The 2016 United States House of Representatives elections in Alabama were held on November 8, 2016, to elect the seven U.S. representatives from the state of Alabama, one from each of the state's seven congressional districts. The elections coincided with the 2016 U.S. presidential election, as well as other elections to the House of Representatives, elections to the United States Senate, and various state and local elections. The primaries were held on March 1.
Overview Statewide
District Results of the 2016 United States House of Representatives elections in Alabama by district:
DistrictRepublicanDemocraticOthersTotalResult Votes % Votes % Votes % Votes %District 1 208,083 96.38% 0 0.00% 7,810 3.62% 215,893 100.0% Republican holdDistrict 2 134,886 48.77% 112,089 40.53% 29,609 10.71% 276,584 100.0% Republican holdDistrict 3 192,164 66.93% 94,549 32.93% 391 0.14% 287,104 100.0% Republican holdDistrict 4 235,925 98.53% 0 0.00% 3,519 1.47% 239,444 100.0% Republican holdDistrict 5 205,647 66.70% 102,234 33.16% 445 0.14% 308,326 100.0% Republican holdDistrict 6 245,313 74.49% 83,709 25.42% 284 0.09% 329,306 100.0% Republican holdDistrict 7 0 0.00% 229,330 98.41% 3,698 1.59% 233,028 100.0% Democratic holdTotal 1,222,018 64.67% 621,911 32.91% 45,756 2.42% 1,889,685 100.0%
District 1
Incumbent Republican Bradley Byrne, who had represented the district since 2013, ran for re-election. He was re-elected with 68% of the vote in 2014. The district had a PVI of R+15.
Republican Party Candidates Nominee Bradley Byrne, incumbent U.S. Representative
Eliminated in primary Dean Young, businessman and candidate for this seat in 2013
Primary results
Democratic primary No Democrats filed.
General election Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportNovember 7, 2016Daily Kos ElectionsNovember 7, 2016 RothenbergNovember 3, 2016 Sabato's Crystal BallNovember 7, 2016RCPOctober 31, 2016
Results
District 2
Incumbent Republican Martha Roby, who had represented the district since 2011, ran for re-election. She was re-elected with 67% of the vote in 2014. The district had a PVI of R+17.
Republican Party Rob John had filed paperwork with the FEC to run as an Independent. After Gerritson declared her candidacy, John announced that he was suspending his campaign and endorsing her.
Candidates Nominee Martha Roby, incumbent U.S. Representative
Eliminated in primary Becky Gerritson, Tea Party activist Robert L. "Bob" Rogers, teacher and electrical contractor
Primary results
Democratic Party Candidates Nominee Nathan Mathis, former state representative and perennial candidate
General election Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportNovember 7, 2016Daily Kos ElectionsNovember 7, 2016 RothenbergNovember 3, 2016 Sabato's Crystal BallNovember 7, 2016RCPOctober 31, 2016
Results
District 3
Incumbent Republican Mike Rogers, who had represented the district since 2003, ran for re-election. He was re-elected with 66% of the vote in 2014. The district had a PVI of R+16.
Republican Party Candidates Nominee Mike Rogers, incumbent U.S. Representative
Eliminated in primary Larry DiChiara, former Phenix City Schools Superintendent
Primary results
Democratic Party Candidates Nominee Jesse Smith, U.S. Army veteran and nominee for this seat in 2014
General election Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportNovember 7, 2016Daily Kos ElectionsNovember 7, 2016 RothenbergNovember 3, 2016 Sabato's Crystal BallNovember 7, 2016RCPOctober 31, 2016
Results
District 4
Incumbent Republican Robert Aderholt, who had represented the district since 1997, ran for re-election. He was re-elected unopposed in 2014. The district had a PVI of R+28.
Republican Party Candidates Nominee Robert Aderholt, incumbent U.S. Representative
Eliminated in primary Phil Norris, retired United States Navy submariner and candidate for 7th district in 2012
Primary results
Democratic primary No Democrats filed.
General election Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportNovember 7, 2016Daily Kos ElectionsNovember 7, 2016 RothenbergNovember 3, 2016 Sabato's Crystal BallNovember 7, 2016RCPOctober 31, 2016
Results
District 5
Incumbent Republican Mo Brooks, who had represented the district since 2011, ran for re-election. He was re-elected with 74% of the vote in 2014. The district had a PVI of R+17.
Republican Party Candidates Nominee Mo Brooks, incumbent U.S. Representative
Democratic Party Candidates Nominee Will Boyd, pastor, former Greenville, Illinois City Councilman and write-in candidate for the United States Senate from Illinois in 2010
General election Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportNovember 7, 2016Daily Kos ElectionsNovember 7, 2016 RothenbergNovember 3, 2016 Sabato's Crystal BallNovember 7, 2016RCPOctober 31, 2016
Results
District 6
Incumbent Republican Gary Palmer, who had represented the district since 2015, ran for re-election. He was elected with 76% of the vote in 2014. The district had a PVI of R+28
Republican Party Candidates Nominee Gary Palmer, incumbent U.S. Representative
Democratic Party Candidates Nominee David Putman, businessman
General election Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportNovember 7, 2016Daily Kos ElectionsNovember 7, 2016 RothenbergNovember 3, 2016 Sabato's Crystal BallNovember 7, 2016RCPOctober 31, 2016
Results
District 7
Incumbent Democrat Terri Sewell, who had represented the district since 2011, ran for re-election. She was re-elected without opposition in the general election in 2014. The district had a PVI of D+20.
Democratic Party Candidates Nominee Terri Sewell, incumbent U.S. Representative
Republican Party Candidates David Van Williams originally qualified to run for this district as a Republican, but was removed from the ballot.
General election Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportNovember 7, 2016Daily Kos ElectionsNovember 7, 2016 RothenbergNovember 3, 2016 Sabato's Crystal BallNovember 7, 2016RCPOctober 31, 2016
Results
References
External links U.S. House elections in Alabama, 2016 at Ballotpedia Campaign contributions at OpenSecrets