2012 United States House of Representatives elections in Alabama
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The 2012 United States House of Representatives elections in Alabama were held on Tuesday, November 6, 2012, to elect the seven U.S. representatives from the state, one from each of the state's seven congressional districts. The elections coincided with the elections of other federal and state offices, including a quadrennial presidential election. Primary elections were held on March 13, 2012; runoff elections were held on April 24.[1]
Redistricting
[edit]A redistricting bill was passed by the Alabama House of Representatives and Senate on June 2, 2011,[2] and signed into law by Governor Robert Bentley on June 8.[3] To comply with the 1965 Voting Rights Act, the map received approval from the U.S. Department of Justice or a federal court before it could be enacted;[4] the Department of Justice approved the map on November 21, 2011.[5]
Overview
[edit]The table below shows the total number and percentage of votes, as well as the number of seats gained and lost by each political party in the election for the United States House of Representatives in Alabama.
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| Party | Votes | Percentage | Seats | +/– | |
| Republican | 1,233,624 | 63.8% | 6 | - | |
| Democratic | 693,498 | 35.9% | 1 | - | |
| Write-in | 6,508 | 0.3% | 0 | - | |
| Totals | 1,933,630 | 100.0% | 7 | — | |
District 1
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The redrawn 1st district remains based in Mobile and continues to include the entirety of the state's coast.[4] Republican Jo Bonner, who has represented the 1st district since 2003, sought re-election.[7]
Republican primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Nominee
[edit]Eliminated in primary
[edit]- Peter Gounares, real estate broker and candidate for this seat in 2010[9]
- Pete Riehm, real estate agent[10]
- Dean Young, businessman and conservative activist[11]
Primary results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Jo Bonner (incumbent) | 48,481 | 55.5 | |
| Republican | Dean Young | 21,216 | 24.3 | |
| Republican | Pete Riehm | 13,744 | 15.8 | |
| Republican | Peter Gounares | 3,828 | 4.4 | |
| Total votes | 87,269 | 100.0 | ||
Democratic primary
[edit]No Democrats qualified to seek the nomination.
Clint Moser, who had planned to run against Bonner as an independent, did not do so.[8]
General election
[edit]Endorsements
[edit]Jo Bonner (R)
Organizations
- Campaign for Working Families[13]
- NRA Political Victory Fund[14]
- National Right to Life Committee[15]
- United States Chamber of Commerce[16]
Results
[edit]Bonner easily won re-election on November 6, 2012.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Jo Bonner (incumbent) | 196,374 | 97.9 | |
| n/a | Write-ins | 4,302 | 2.1 | |
| Total votes | 200,676 | 100.0 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
District 2
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The redrawn 2nd district is based in the suburbs of Montgomery and covers the southeast of the state.[4] Republican Martha Roby, who has represented the 2nd district since January 2011, sought re-election in 2012.[17]
Republican primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Nominee
[edit]- Martha Roby, incumbent U.S. Representative
Democratic primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Nominee
[edit]- Therese Ford, former deputy attorney general of Alabama[17]
Declined
[edit]- Bobby Bright, former U.S. Representative[18]
General election
[edit]Endorsements
[edit]Martha Roby (R)
Organizations
Results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Martha Roby (incumbent) | 180,591 | 63.7 | |
| Democratic | Therese Ford | 103,092 | 36.2 | |
| n/a | Write-ins | 270 | 0.1 | |
| Total votes | 283,953 | 100.0 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
District 3
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The redrawn 3rd district is more favorable to Republicans than its previous incarnation.[4] Republican Mike Rogers, who has represented the 3rd district since 2003, sought re-election.[17]
Republican primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Nominee
[edit]- Mike Rogers, incumbent U.S. Representative
Democratic primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Nominee
[edit]- John Andrew Harris, child nutrition program worker for Auburn City Schools[22]
General election
[edit]Endorsements
[edit]Mike Rogers (R)
Organizations
- Campaign for Working Families[13]
- NRA Political Victory Fund[14]
- National Right to Life Committee[15]
- United States Chamber of Commerce[16]
John Harris (D)
Results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Mike Rogers (incumbent) | 175,306 | 64.0 | |
| Democratic | John Andrew Harris | 98,141 | 35.8 | |
| n/a | Write-ins | 483 | 0.2 | |
| Total votes | 273,390 | 100.0 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
District 4
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The northern part of Tuscaloosa County was added to the 4th district during redistricting, while most of Blount County was removed.[4] Republican Robert Aderholt, who has represented the 4th district since 1997, sought re-election.
Republican primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Nominee
[edit]- Robert Aderholt, incumbent U.S. Representative
Democratic primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Nominee
[edit]Eliminated in primary
[edit]- Rick Neighbors, former plant supervisor[23]
Primary results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Daniel Boman | 10,969 | 51.4 | |
| Democratic | Rick Neighbors | 10,353 | 48.6 | |
| Total votes | 21,322 | 100.0 | ||
General election
[edit]Endorsements
[edit]Robert Aderholt (R)
Organizations
- Campaign for Working Families[13]
- NRA Political Victory Fund[14]
- National Right to Life Committee[15]
- United States Chamber of Commerce[16]
Daniel Boman (D)
Results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Robert Aderholt (incumbent) | 199,071 | 74.0 | |
| Democratic | Daniel Boman | 69,706 | 25.9 | |
| n/a | Write-ins | 341 | 0.1 | |
| Total votes | 269,118 | 100.0 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
District 5
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Lawrence and Colbert counties were moved from the 4th district to the 5th district during redistricting.[4] Republican Mo Brooks, who represented the 5th district since January 2011, sought re-election.
Republican primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Nominee
[edit]- Mo Brooks, incumbent U.S. Representative
Eliminated in primary
[edit]- Parker Griffith, former U.S. Representative[25]
Primary results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Mo Brooks (incumbent) | 65,155 | 71.0 | |
| Republican | Parker Griffith | 26,693 | 29.0 | |
| Total votes | 91,848 | 100.0 | ||
Democratic primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Nominee
[edit]General election
[edit]Endorsements
[edit]Mo Brooks (R)
Organizations
- Campaign for Working Families[13]
- Eagle Forum[27]
- NRA Political Victory Fund[14]
- National Right to Life Committee[15]
- United States Chamber of Commerce[16]
Results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Mo Brooks (incumbent) | 189,185 | 64.9 | |
| Democratic | Charlie L. Holley | 101,772 | 35.0 | |
| n/a | Write-ins | 336 | 0.1 | |
| Total votes | 291,293 | 100.0 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
District 6
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The redrawn 6th district is centered around the suburbs of Birmingham.[4] Republican Spencer Bachus, who has represented Alabama's 6th congressional district since 1993, sought re-election.[28]
Republican primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Nominee
[edit]- Spencer Bachus, incumbent U.S. Representative
Eliminated in primary
[edit]- Scott Beason, state senator[29]
- Al Mickle, businessman and Tea Party activist[30]
- David Standridge, Blount County Probate Judge[31]
Withdrawn
[edit]Endorsements
[edit]Scott Beason
Organizations
Primary results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Spencer Bachus (incumbent) | 63,359 | 61.5 | |
| Republican | Scott Beason | 28,671 | 27.9 | |
| Republican | David Standridge | 8,120 | 7.9 | |
| Republican | Al Mickle | 2,929 | 2.7 | |
| Republican | Stan Pate (write-in) | 33 | 0.0 | |
| Total votes | 103,112 | 100.0 | ||
Democratic primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Nominee
[edit]Eliminated in primary
[edit]Primary results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Penny Bailey | 5,061 | 61.0 | |
| Democratic | William G. Barnes | 3,229 | 39.0 | |
| Total votes | 8,290 | 100.0 | ||
General election
[edit]Endorsements
[edit]Spencer Bachus (R)
Organizations
- Campaign for Working Families[13]
- NRA Political Victory Fund[14]
- National Right to Life Committee[15]
- United States Chamber of Commerce[16]
Results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Spencer Bachus (incumbent) | 219,262 | 71.2 | |
| Democratic | Penny Bailey | 88,267 | 28.6 | |
| n/a | Write-ins | 573 | 0.2 | |
| Total votes | 308,102 | 100.0 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
District 7
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The redrawn 7th district, located on the state's western border, is 64% African American and was made even more favorable to Democrats in the 2010 redistricting.[4] Incumbent Terri Sewell, who has represented the 7th district since January 2011, sought re-election.[34]
Democratic primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Nominee
[edit]- Terri Sewell, incumbent U.S. Representative
Republican primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Nominee
[edit]- Don Chamberlain[35]
Eliminated in primary
[edit]- Phil Norris, retired United States Navy submariner[34]
Primary results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Don Chamberlain | 11,537 | 66.1 | |
| Republican | Phillip Norris | 5,918 | 33.9 | |
| Total votes | 17,455 | 100.0 | ||
General election
[edit]Endorsements
[edit]Terri Sewell (D)
Results
[edit]Sewell won the general election, remaining the only Democrat in Alabama's Congressional delegation. This was the last time until 2022 that Republicans contested Alabama's 7th congressional district.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Terri Sewell (incumbent) | 232,520 | 75.8 | |
| Republican | Don Chamberlain | 73,835 | 24.1 | |
| n/a | Write-ins | 203 | 0.1 | |
| Total votes | 306,558 | 100.0 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
References
[edit]- ^ "2012 Scheduled Elections". Alabama Secretary of State. Archived from the original on August 8, 2011. Retrieved August 16, 2011.
- ^ Averette, Justin (June 2, 2011). "Senate, House both approve new map with Chilton in 6th District". The Clanton Advertiser. Archived from the original on August 10, 2011. Retrieved June 27, 2011.
- ^ Lowry, Bob (June 8, 2011). "Bentley rejects Huntsville's alternative redistricting plan; signs Legislature's plan into law". The Huntsville Times. Archived from the original on November 24, 2011. Retrieved June 27, 2011.
- ^ a b c d e f g h Miller, Joshua (June 14, 2011). "Race Ratings: GOP Safe as Can Be in Alabama". Roll Call. Archived from the original on June 17, 2011. Retrieved June 28, 2011.
- ^ Miller, Joshua (November 21, 2011). "Justice Department Clears New Alabama Lines". Roll Call. Archived from the original on November 23, 2011.
- ^ a b c d e f g h "Secretary of State Canvass of Results General Election November 6, 2012" (PDF).
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- ^ a b Altman, George (March 13, 2012). "Rep. Jo Bonner wins GOP nomination for Alabama's 1st Congressional District". Press-Register. Retrieved March 14, 2012.
- ^ Talbot, George (November 21, 2011). "Peter Gounares to run for 1st Congressional District seat". Press-Register. Retrieved November 21, 2011.
- ^ Altman, George (September 27, 2011). "Pete Riehm, second conservative challenger to Rep. Jo Bonner, launches campaign". Press-Register. Retrieved September 29, 2011.
- ^ Altman, George (August 18, 2011). "Conservative Orange Beach businessman Dean Young to challenge Jo Bonner in GOP primary". Press-Register. Retrieved August 19, 2011.
- ^ a b c d "Republican Primary Results - Certified" (PDF). Secretary of State of Alabama. March 23, 2012. Archived from the original (PDF) on September 11, 2012. Retrieved April 11, 2012.
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- ^ a b c Kitchen, Sebastian (January 14, 2012). "Candidates qualify for elections". Montgomery Advertiser. Archived from the original on January 19, 2012. Retrieved January 16, 2012.
- ^ "Bobby Bright decides against another run for Congress". al.com. Associated Press. January 13, 2012. Retrieved January 16, 2012.
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- ^ Morand, Rachel (January 19, 2012). "Primary election races set for campaigning". The Auburn Villager. Archived from the original on January 23, 2012. Retrieved January 30, 2012.
- ^ Doyle, Steve (January 14, 2012). "Congressman Robert Aderholt draws two last-minute Democratic challengers". The Huntsville Times. Retrieved January 16, 2012.
- ^ a b "Democratic Primary Results - Certified" (PDF). Secretary of State of Alabama. March 22, 2012. Archived from the original (PDF) on September 11, 2012. Retrieved April 11, 2012.
- ^ Roop, Lee (January 12, 2012). "Parker Griffith says he will challenge Mo Brooks again for Congress". The Huntsville Times. Retrieved January 13, 2012.
- ^ Gattis, Paul (December 16, 2011). "Holley's ambition is to be 'servant' as Democratic candidate for 5th Congressional District". The Huntsville Times. Retrieved January 16, 2012.
- ^ a b "2012 Candidates Endorsed By Eagle Forum PAC". eagleforum.org/. February 12, 2013. Archived from the original on October 13, 2014. Retrieved February 23, 2023.
- ^ a b Dean, Charles J. (January 13, 2012). "Stan Pate throws hat in crowded field for 6th Congressional District". The Birmingham News. Retrieved January 16, 2012.
- ^ Rawls, Phillip (January 13, 2012). "Beason challenges Bachus in GOP race for Congress". Montgomery Advertiser. Archived from the original on January 16, 2012. Retrieved January 13, 2012.
- ^ Moseley, Brandon (January 13, 2012). "Tea Party Activist Mickle Continues Campaign For Congress". Alabama Political Reporter. Archived from the original on January 19, 2012. Retrieved January 16, 2012.
- ^ Dean, Charles J. (January 13, 2012). "Judge David Standridge throws hat in ring for Alabama's 6th Congressional District". The Birmingham News. Retrieved January 16, 2012.
- ^ "State Certification Amended-Primary Candidate Certification-Republican Party" (PDF). Alabama Secretary of State. January 30, 2012. Retrieved March 14, 2012.
- ^ Beyerle, Dana (February 3, 2012). "Pate pulls out of congressional primary". The Gadsden Times. Retrieved March 14, 2012.
- ^ a b Dean, Charles J. (January 13, 2012). "U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell uncontested in Democratic primary". The Birmingham News. Retrieved January 16, 2012.
- ^ Beyerle, Dana (January 19, 2012). "Two state candidates for Congress can't vote for themselves". The Tuscaloosa News. Retrieved January 30, 2012.
- ^ "NALC-ENDORSED CONGRESSIONAL CANDIDATES" (PDF). NALC. pp. 3–4. Retrieved February 12, 2023.
- ^ "Humane USA PAC". votesmart.org. Archived from the original on November 15, 2012. Retrieved March 2, 2023.
- ^ "2012 NOW PACs Endorsements: All Federal Races". Archived from the original on November 10, 2012. Retrieved February 13, 2023.
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External links
[edit]- Elections from the Alabama Secretary of State
- Alabama Votes, government election center
- United States House of Representatives elections in Alabama, 2012 at Ballotpedia
- Alabama U.S. House at OurCampaigns.com
- Campaign contributions for U.S. Congressional races in Alabama at OpenSecrets
- Outside spending at the Sunlight Foundation
- Election news coverage from AL.com