2008 United States House of Representatives elections in Alabama

none related races 2008 United States House of Representatives elections February 2026 September 2023 2008 United States House of Representatives elections in Alabama Alabama legislative no 2006 United States House of Representatives elections in Alabama 2006 2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Alabama 2010 All 7 Alabama seats to the United States House of Representatives November 4, 2008 Republican Party (United States) 5 4 1 1,120,903 60.42% 5.38% Democratic Party (United States) 2 3 1 718,367 38.72% 5.31% 270px District results 270px County results Republican #E27F90 50–60% #CC2F4A 60–70% #D40000 70–80% #AA0000 80–90% #800000 90–100% Democratic #86B6F2 50–60% #4389E3 60–70% #1666CB 70–80% #0645B4 80–90% #002B84 90–100% The 2008 United States House of Representatives elections in Alabama were held on November 4, 2008, to determine the representation of the state of Alabama in the United States House of Representatives, coinciding with the presidential and senatorial elections. Representatives are elected for two-year terms; those elected served in the 111th Congress from January 3, 2009, until January 3, 2011. Alabama has seven seats in the House, apportioned according to the 2000 United States census. Its 2007–2008 congressional delegation consisted of five Republicans and two Democrats. Afterwards, it contained four Republicans and three Democrats, as District 2 changed from open Republican to Democratic. 2 Overview Popular vote #ddd 600px 410px Republican Republican Party (United States) 60.42 Democratic Democratic Party (United States) 38.72 Other #777777 1.31 House seats #ddd 600px 410px Republican Republican Party (United States) 57.14 Democratic Democratic Party (United States) 42.86 By district Results of the 2008 United States House of Representatives elections in Alabama by district:Chapman Beth State of Alabama Canvass of Results https://www.sos.alabama.gov/sites/default/files/voter-pdfs/2008/statecert-2008-general-election-11-25-2008-complete.pdf?_ga=2.199020271.1166442731.1686165910-275624388.1686165910 Alabama Secretary of State November 4, 2008 DistrictRepublicanDemocraticOthers (write-in)TotalResult Votes % Votes % Votes % Votes %District 1 210,660 98.27% 0 0 3,707 1.73% 214,367 100.0% Republican holdDistrict 2 142,578 49.61% 144,368 50.23% 448 0.16% 287,394 100.0% Democratic gainDistrict 3 150,819 53.39% 131,299 46.48% 367 0.13% 282,485 100.0% Republican holdDistrict 4 196,741 74.76% 66,077 25.11% 349 0.13% 263,167 100.0% Republican holdDistrict 5 147,314 47.94% 158,324 51.52% 1,644 0.54% 307,282 100.0% Democratic holdDistrict 6 280,902 97.80% 0 0.00% 6,335 2.21% 287,237 100.0% Republican holdDistrict 7 0 0.00% 228,518 98.63% 3,183 1.37% 231,701 100.0% Democratic holdTotal 1,120,903 60.42% 718,367 38.72% 16,033 0.86% 1,855,303 100.0% District 1 2008 Alabama's 1st congressional district election Alabama presidential no United States House of Representatives elections in Alabama, 2006#District 1 2006 United States House of Representatives elections in Alabama, 2010#District 1 2010 November 4, 2008 File:Jo Bonner, Official Portrait, 111th Congress.png 150x150px Jo Bonner Republican Party (United States) 210,660 98.27% 210px County resultsBonner: #A80000 90–100% U.S. Representative Jo Bonner Republican Party (United States) Jo Bonner Republican Party (United States) Alabama's 1st congressional district The 1st district was based in the Gold Coast of Alabama, including Mobile, Saraland, Bay Minette, Foley, Chatom, and Monroe. The district included all of Mobile, Baldwin, Escambia, Washington, Monroe, and parts of Clarke County. Due to redistricting, the district lost territory in portions of Clarke County to the 7th district, but gained portions of Monroe County, now having the entire county in the 1st district. The 1st district has a PVI of R+16 but voted for John McCain by 22 points in the concurring presidential election. The incumbent was Republican Jo Bonner, who was reelected with 68.10% of the vote in 2006.Chapman Beth State of Alabama Canvass of Results https://www.sos.alabama.gov/sites/default/files/voter-pdfs/2006/statecert-2006-general-election-11-29-2006-complete.pdf Alabama Secretary of State November 7, 2006 The Democratic and Republican primaries were not contested, with incumbent representative Jo Bonner winning the Republican party and Thomas Fuller winning the Democratic primary. However, Fuller withdrew from the race on June 12, 2008, stating he was unable to wage a creditable campaign in the district.AP, Democrat drops out of 1st District congressional raceAugust 2019 InternetArchiveBot yes June 12, 2008 Republican nominee Jo Bonner, incumbent U.S. representative since 2003 Democratic nominee Thomas Fuller, Chair of the Washington County Executive Committee (withdrawn) General election Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political Report2008 Competitive House Race Chart http://www.cookpolitical.com/charts/house/competitive_2008-11-04_13-32-49.php House: Race Ratings The Cook Political Report 6 November 2006 20 November 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20081106112035/http://www.cookpolitical.com/charts/house/competitive_2008-11-04_13-32-49.php 6 November 2008Safe R November 6, 2008 Rothenberg2008 House Ratings http://rothenbergpoliticalreport.blogspot.com/2008/11/2008-house-ratings.html House Ratings The Rothenberg Political Report 2 November 2006 20 November 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20081106133426/http://rothenbergpoliticalreport.blogspot.com/2008/11/2008-house-ratings.html 6 November 2008Safe R November 2, 2008 Sabato's Crystal Ball2008 House http://www.centerforpolitics.org/crystalball/2008/house/ Sabato's Crystal Ball 6 November 2008 20 November 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20081106144620/http://www.centerforpolitics.org/crystalball/2008/house/ 6 November 2008Safe R November 6, 2008 Real Clear PoliticsBattle for the House of Representatives http://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/2008/house/battle_for_the_house_of_representatives.html realclearpolitics.com Real Clear Politics 9 December 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20081217170047/http://www.realclearpolitics.com:80/epolls/2008/house/battle_for_the_house_of_representatives.html 17 December 2008 7 November 2008Safe R November 7, 2008 CQ PoliticsRace Ratings Chart: House http://www.cqpolitics.com/wmspage.cfm?docID=ratings-house cqpolitics.com Congressional Quarterly Inc 20 November 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20081106054801/http://www.cqpolitics.com/wmspage.cfm?docID=ratings-house 6 November 2008Safe R November 6, 2008 Results Alabama's 1st congressional district, 2008Chapman Beth State of Alabama Canvass of Results https://www.sos.alabama.gov/sites/default/files/voter-pdfs/2008/statecert-2008-general-election-11-25-2008-complete.pdf?_ga=2.199020271.1166442731.1686165910-275624388.1686165910 Alabama Secretary of State November 4, 2008 Jo Bonner (incumbent) Republican Party (United States) 210,660 98.27% 3,707 1.73% 214,367 100% District 2 2008 Alabama's 2nd congressional district election Alabama presidential no United States House of Representatives elections in Alabama, 2006#District 2 2006 United States House of Representatives elections in Alabama, 2010#District 2 2010 November 4, 2008 file:Bobby Bright, Official Portrait, 111th Congress.png 150x150px Bobby Bright Democratic Party (United States) 144,368 50.23% 3x4.svg Jay Love Republican Party (United States) 142,578 49.61% 250px County results 250px Precinct results ResultsBright: #7996E2 50–60% #6674DE 60–70% #584cde 70–80% #3933e5 80–90% #0D0596 >90% Love: #E27F7F 50–60% #D75D5D 60–70% #d72f30 70–80% #c21b18 80–90% Tie: #AE8BB1 50% #808080 No Data U.S. Representative Terry Everett Republican Party (United States) Bobby Bright Democratic Party (United States) Alabama's 2nd congressional district This district covered southeastern Alabama, including Dothan and Montgomery. Republican Terry Everett, who had represented the district since 1993, decided to retire. Montgomery Mayor Bobby Bright won the Democratic primary. State Representative Jay Love won the Republican run-off election on July 15 against State Senator Harri Anne Smith (campaign website).Alabama - Summary Vote Results https://web.archive.org/web/20080926120734/http://elections.al.com/dynamic/files/elections/2008/by_state/AL_Page_0715.html?SITE=ALBINELN&SECTION=POLITICS 2008-09-26 AL.com, July 17, 2008 George W. Bush won 67% in 2004 here. Bright won 50% of the vote to Love's 49%. Bobby Bright (D) (campaign website) Jay Love (R) (campaign website) 2nd district race ranking and background from CQ Politics Alabama District 2 race from OurCampaigns.org Campaign contributions from OpenSecrets Love (R) vs Bright (D) graph of collected poll results from Pollster.com Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportTossup November 6, 2008 RothenbergTossup November 2, 2008 Sabato's Crystal BallLean R November 6, 2008 Real Clear PoliticsTossup November 7, 2008 CQ PoliticsTossup November 6, 2008 Alabama's 2nd congressional district election, 2008http://www.sos.alabama.gov/downloads/election/2008/general/statecert-2008-general-election-11-25-2008-without-write-in-appendix.pdf Certified General Election Results without write-in appendix 2008-11-25 2008-12-03 PDF Secretary of State of Alabama https://web.archive.org/web/20081127012656/http://www.sos.alabama.gov/downloads/election/2008/general/statecert-2008-general-election-11-25-2008-without-write-in-appendix.pdf 2008-11-27 dead Alabama Democratic Party Bobby Bright 144,368 50.23% Alabama Republican Party Jay Love 142,578 49.61% 448 0.16% 287,394 100.00% Alabama Democratic Party Alabama Republican Party District 3 2008 Alabama's 3rd congressional district election Alabama presidential no United States House of Representatives elections in Alabama, 2006#District 3 2006 United States House of Representatives elections in Alabama, 2010#District 3 2010 November 4, 2008 file:Mike Rogers, Official Portrait, 111th Congress.png 150x150px Mike Rogers Republican Party (United States) 150,819 53.39% 3x4.svg Joshua Segall Democratic Party (United States) 131,299 46.48% 150px County results 150px Precinct results Rogers: #E27F7F 50–60% #D75D5D 60–70% #D72F30 70–80% #c21b18 80–90% #a80000 >90% Segall: #7996E2 50–60% #6674DE 60–70% #584cde 70–80% #3933e5 80–90% #0D0596 >90% Tie: #AE8BB1 50% #808080 No Data U.S. Representative Mike Rogers Republican Party (United States) Mike Rogers Republican Party (United States) Alabama's 3rd congressional district Incumbent Republican Representative Mike Rogers won re-election with 54% of the vote. He defeated Democrat Joshua Segall by 8.19%. Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportLikely R November 6, 2008 RothenbergSafe R November 2, 2008 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe R November 6, 2008 Real Clear PoliticsSafe R November 7, 2008 CQ PoliticsLikely R November 6, 2008 Alabama's 3rd congressional district election, 2008 Alabama Republican Party Mike Rogers (incumbent) 142,708 54.03% Alabama Democratic Party Joshua Segall 121,080 45.84% 332 0.13% 264,120 100.00% Alabama Republican Party District 4 2008 Alabama's 4th congressional district election Alabama presidential no United States House of Representatives elections in Alabama, 2006#District 4 2006 United States House of Representatives elections in Alabama, 2010#District 4 2010 November 4, 2008 File:Robert Aderholt, Official Portrait, 111th Congress.png 150x150px Robert Aderholt Republican Party (United States) 196,741 74.76% 3x4.svg Nicholas Sparks Democratic Party (United States) 66,077 25.11% 210px County results 210px Precinct results 1 Aderholt: #e27f7f 50–60% #d75d5d 60–70% #d72f30 70–80% #c21b18 80–90% #a80000 >90% Sparks: #7996e2 50–60% #6674de 60–70% #584cde 70–80% #3933e5 80–90% #0D0596 >90% Tie: #AE8BB1 50% #808080 No Data U.S. Representative Robert Aderholt Republican Party (United States) Robert Aderholt Republican Party (United States) Alabama's 4th congressional district Incumbent Republican Representative Robert Aderholt won re-election with 74.76% of the vote. He defeated Democrat Nick Sparks by 49.65%. Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe R November 6, 2008 RothenbergSafe R November 2, 2008 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe R November 6, 2008 Real Clear PoliticsSafe R November 7, 2008 CQ PoliticsSafe R November 6, 2008 Alabama's 4th congressional district election, 2008 Alabama Republican Party Robert Aderholt (incumbent) 196,741 74.76% Alabama Democratic Party Nick Sparks 66,077 25.11% 349 0.13% 263,167 100.00% Alabama Republican Party District 5 2008 Alabama's 5th congressional district election Alabama presidential no United States House of Representatives elections in Alabama, 2006#District 5 2006 United States House of Representatives elections in Alabama, 2010#District 5 2010 November 4, 2008 File:Parker Griffith, Official Portrait, 111th Congress.png 150x150px Parker Griffith Democratic Party (United States) 158,324 51.52% 3x4.svg Wayne Parker Republican Party (United States) 147,314 47.94% 280px County results 280px Precinct results 1 Griffith: #7996e2 50–60% #6674de 60–70% #584cde 70–80% #3933e5 80–90% #0D0596 >90% Parker: #E27F7F 50–60% #d75d5d 60–70% #d72f30 70–80% #c21b18 80–90% Tie: #AE8BB1 50% #808080 No Data U.S. Representative Bud Cramer Democratic Party (United States) Parker Griffith Democratic Party (United States) Alabama's 5th congressional district This district includes the counties of Colbert, Lauderdale, Lawrence, Limestone, Madison, Jackson, and parts of Morgan. Democratic incumbent Bud Cramer has represented the district since 1990. He did not seek reelection and endorsed State Senator Parker Griffith. Eight candidates were running for the seat in the June 3, 2008, primary election. On the Democratic side, State Senator Dr. Parker Griffith defeated physicist David Maker ( website), carrying 90% of the vote. Wayne Parker won the Republican runoff on July 15 against attorney Cheryl Baswell Guthrie (campaign website). In the primary, Wayne Parker failed to gain the necessary 51% vote to avoid the runoff. Guthrie had carried 18% of the vote. A year after his election, Griffith switched parties and ran for a second term in the 2010 Republican primary. Parker Griffith (D) - State Senator, businessman, and Huntsville's first radiation oncologist (campaign website) Wayne Parker (R) - Insurance executive, lost to Cramer in 1994 and 1996 (campaign website) 5th District race ranking and background from CQ Politics Alabama District 5 race from OurCampaigns.org Campaign contributions from OpenSecrets LoParker (R) vs Griffith (D) graph of collected poll results from Pollster.com Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportTossup November 6, 2008 RothenbergTossup November 2, 2008 Sabato's Crystal BallLean D November 6, 2008 Real Clear PoliticsLean D November 7, 2008 CQ PoliticsTossup November 6, 2008 Alabama's 5th congressional district election, 2008 Alabama Democratic Party Parker Griffith 158,324 51.52% Alabama Republican Party Wayne Parker 147,314 47.94% 1,644 0.54% 307,282 100.00% Alabama Democratic Party District 6 2008 Alabama's 6th congressional district election Alabama presidential no United States House of Representatives elections in Alabama, 2006#District 6 2006 United States House of Representatives elections in Alabama, 2010#District 6 2010 November 4, 2008 File:Spencer Bachus, Official Portrait, 111th Congress.png 150x150px Spencer Bachus Republican Party (United States) 280,902 97.80% 210px County resultsBachus: #A80000 90–100% U.S. Representative Spencer Bachus Republican Party (United States) Spencer Bachus Republican Party (United States) Alabama's 6th congressional district The 6th district was based in the city of Birmingham's suburbs and exurbs, including Alabaster, Trussville, Vestavia Hills, Pell City, Hueytown, and portions of Birmingham. The district includes all of Chilton, Bibb, Shelby, and parts of Tuscaloosa, Jefferson, St. Clair, and Coosa Counties. Due to redistricting, the district gained more territory around Tuscaloosa and Birmingham, as well as portions of St. Clair County, along with gaining the rest of Bibb, all of Chilton, and portions of Coosa Counties. The 6th district has a PVI of R+18 but voted for John McCain by 53 points in the concurrent presidential election. The incumbent is Republican Spencer Bachus, who was reelected with 98.32% of the vote in 2006.Chapman Beth State of Alabama Canvass of Results https://www.sos.alabama.gov/sites/default/files/voter-pdfs/2006/statecert-2006-general-election-11-29-2006-complete.pdf Alabama Secretary of State November 7, 2006 The Republican primary was not contested, with incumbent representative Spencer Bachus winning the nomination unopposed. Republican nominee Spencer Bachus, incumbent U.S. Representative since 1993 General election Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe R November 6, 2008 RothenbergSafe R November 2, 2008 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe R November 6, 2008 Real Clear PoliticsSafe R November 7, 2008 CQ PoliticsSafe R November 6, 2008 Results Alabama's 6th congressional district, 2008Chapman Beth State of Alabama Canvass of Results https://www.sos.alabama.gov/sites/default/files/voter-pdfs/2008/statecert-2008-general-election-11-25-2008-complete.pdf?_ga=2.199020271.1166442731.1686165910-275624388.1686165910 Alabama Secretary of State November 4, 2008 Spencer Bachus (incumbent) Republican Party (United States) 280,902 97.80% 6,335 2.21% 287,237 100% District 7 2008 Alabama's 7th congressional district election Alabama presidential no United States House of Representatives elections in Alabama, 2006#District 7 2006 United States House of Representatives elections in Alabama, 2010#District 7 2010 November 4, 2008 File:Artur Davis, Official Portrait, 111th Congress.png 150x150px Artur Davis Democratic Party (United States) 228,518 98.63% 180px County resultsDavis: #0D0596 90–100% U.S. Representative Artur Davis Democratic Party (United States) Artur Davis Democratic Party (United States) Alabama's 7th congressional district The 7th district is based in Alabama's 'Black Belt' region, including Selma, Tuscaloosa, Eutaw, Livingston, Bessemer, and portions of Birmingham. The district includes all of Dallas, Wilcox, Marengo, Choctaw, Sumter, Greene, Hale, and parts of Jefferson, Pickens, Clarke, and Tuscaloosa Counties. Due to redistricting, the district lost all its territory in Lowndes County and its portions of Montgomery County, but gained more territory around Tuscaloosa and Birmingham. The 7th district has a PVI of D+14 but voted for Barack Obama by 45 points in the concurring presidential election. The incumbent is Democrat Artur Davis, who was reelected with 99.04% of the vote in 2006.Chapman Beth State of Alabama Canvass of Results https://www.sos.alabama.gov/sites/default/files/voter-pdfs/2006/statecert-2006-general-election-11-29-2006-complete.pdf Alabama Secretary of State November 7, 2006 The Democratic primary was not contested, with incumbent representative Artur Davis winning the nomination unopposed. Democratic nominee Artur Davis, incumbent U.S. Representative since 2003 General election Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe D November 6, 2008 RothenbergSafe D November 2, 2008 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe D November 6, 2008 Real Clear PoliticsSafe D November 7, 2008 CQ PoliticsSafe D November 6, 2008 Results Alabama's 7th congressional district, 2008Chapman Beth State of Alabama Canvass of Results https://www.sos.alabama.gov/sites/default/files/voter-pdfs/2008/statecert-2008-general-election-11-25-2008-complete.pdf?_ga=2.199020271.1166442731.1686165910-275624388.1686165910 Alabama Secretary of State November 4, 2008 Artur Davis (incumbent) Democratic Party (United States) 228,518 98.63% 3,183 1.37% 231,701 100% References External links U.S. Congress candidates for Alabama https://web.archive.org/web/20081024064610/http://www.votesmart.org/election_congress_state.php?state_id=AL&go33.x=14&go33.y=11 October 24, 2008 at Project Vote Smart Alabama U.S. House Races from 2008 Race Tracker Campaign contributions for Alabama congressional races from OpenSecrets Election News from Alabama Live news media 2006 elections United States House elections in Alabama2008 2010 elections 2008 Alabama United States House of Representatives