2012 United States House of Representatives elections in Alabama

none February 2026 September 2023 2012 United States House of Representatives elections in Alabama Alabama legislative no 2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Alabama 2010 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Alabama 2014 All 7 Alabama seats to the United States House of Representatives 2012 11 06 Republican Party (United States) 6 6 1,233,624 63.80% 3.06% Democratic Party (United States) 1 1 693,498 35.87% 5.24% 270px District results 270px County results 1 Republican #E27F90 50–60% #cc2f4a 60–70% #D40000 70–80% #aa0000 80–90% #800000 >90% Democratic #86b6f2 50–60% #4389e2 60–70% #1666CB 70–80% #0645b4ff 80–90% 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.http://sos.alabama.gov/Elections/2012/2012Elections.aspx 2012 Scheduled Elections August 16, 2011 Alabama Secretary of State https://web.archive.org/web/20110808192852/http://www.sos.alabama.gov/Elections/2012/2012Elections.aspx August 8, 2011 dead 2 Redistricting A redistricting bill was passed by the Alabama House of Representatives and Senate on June 2, 2011,http://www.clantonadvertiser.com/2011/06/02/senate-approves-new-map-with-chilton-in-6th-district/ Senate, House both approve new map with Chilton in 6th District June 2, 2011 June 27, 2011 The Clanton Advertiser Justin Averette https://web.archive.org/web/20110810224741/http://www.clantonadvertiser.com/2011/06/02/senate-approves-new-map-with-chilton-in-6th-district/ August 10, 2011 live and signed into law by Governor Robert Bentley on June 8.http://blog.al.com/breaking/2011/06/bentley_rejects_huntsville_red.html Bentley rejects Huntsville's alternative redistricting plan; signs Legislature's plan into law June 8, 2011 June 27, 2011 The Huntsville Times Bob Lowry https://web.archive.org/web/20111124022512/http://blog.al.com/breaking/2011/06/bentley_rejects_huntsville_red.html November 24, 2011 live 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;http://www.rollcall.com/issues/56_138/race-ratings-gop-safe-as-can-be-in-alabama-206432-1.html Race Ratings: GOP Safe as Can Be in Alabama June 14, 2011 June 28, 2011 Roll Call Joshua Miller https://web.archive.org/web/20110617035536/http://www.rollcall.com/issues/56_138/race-ratings-gop-safe-as-can-be-in-alabama-206432-1.html June 17, 2011 dead the Department of Justice approved the map on November 21, 2011.http://www.rollcall.com/news/Justice-Department-Alabama-map-redistricting-preclearance-210508-1.html Justice Department Clears New Alabama Lines November 21, 2011 Roll Call Joshua Miller https://web.archive.org/web/20111123070850/http://www.rollcall.com/news/Justice-Department-Alabama-map-redistricting-preclearance-210508-1.html November 23, 2011 live Overview 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. 2012 United States House of Representatives elections in Alabamahttps://www.sos.alabama.gov/sites/default/files/voter-pdfs/2012/2012GeneralResults-AllStateAndFederalOfficesAndAmendments-WithWrite-inAppendix.pdf Secretary of State Canvass of Results General Election November 6, 2012PartyVotesPercentageSeats+/– Republican1,233,62463.8%6- Democratic693,49835.9%1- Write-in6,5080.3%0- Totals 1,933,630 100.0% 7 — District 1 2012 Alabama's 1st congressional district election Alabama presidential no 2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Alabama#District 1 2010 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Alabama#District 1 2014 x150px File:Jo Bonner, Official Portrait, 111th Congress.png Jo Bonner Republican Party (United States) 196,374 97.9% U.S. Representative Jo Bonner Republican Party (United States) Jo Bonner Republican Party (United States) Alabama's 1st congressional district The redrawn 1st district remains based in Mobile and continues to include the entirety of the state's coast. Republican Jo Bonner, who had represented the 1st district since 2003, sought re-election.http://blog.al.com/live/2012/01/candidates_qualify_for_electio.html 2012 Elections: Candidates qualify for election in Mobile, Baldwin counties January 13, 2012 January 16, 2012 Press-Register George Talbot Republican primary Candidates Nominee Jo Bonner, incumbent U.S. representativehttp://blog.al.com/live/2012/03/post_173.html Rep. Jo Bonner wins GOP nomination for Alabama's 1st Congressional District March 13, 2012 March 14, 2012 Press-Register George Altman Eliminated in primary Peter Gounares, real estate broker and candidate for this seat in 2010http://blog.al.com/live/2011/11/peter_gounares_to_run_for_1st.html Peter Gounares to run for 1st Congressional District seat November 21, 2011 November 21, 2011 Press-Register George Talbot Pete Riehm, real estate agenthttp://blog.al.com/live/2011/09/second_conservative_challenger.html Pete Riehm, second conservative challenger to Rep. Jo Bonner, launches campaign September 27, 2011 September 29, 2011 Press-Register George Altman Dean Young, businessman and conservative activisthttp://blog.al.com/live/2011/08/conservative_orange_beach_busi.html Conservative Orange Beach businessman Dean Young to challenge Jo Bonner in GOP primary August 18, 2011 August 19, 2011 Press-Register George Altman Primary results Republican primary resultshttp://www.sos.state.al.us/downloads/election/2012/primary/Primary_Results_Certified-Republican-2012-03-23.pdf Republican Primary Results - Certified March 23, 2012 April 11, 2012 Secretary of State of Alabama https://web.archive.org/web/20120911125016/http://www.sos.state.al.us/downloads/election/2012/primary/Primary_Results_Certified-Republican-2012-03-23.pdf September 11, 2012 dead mdy-all Jo Bonner (incumbent) Republican Party (United States) 48,481 55.5 Dean Young Republican Party (United States) 21,216 24.3 Pete Riehm Republican Party (United States) 13,744 15.8 Peter Gounares Republican Party (United States) 3,828 4.4 87,269 100.0 Democratic primary No Democrats qualified to seek the nomination. Clint Moser, who had planned to run against Bonner as an independent, did not do so. General election Endorsements Jo Bonner (R) Organizations Campaign for Working Families2012 Candidate Endorsements http://www.cwfpac.com/2012-candidate-endorsements cwfpac.com 2 March 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20130626193808/http://www.cwfpac.com/2012-candidate-endorsements 26 June 2013 dead National Right to Life CommitteeAlabama Endorsements http://nrlpac.org/endorsements%202012/Alabama%20Endorsements.pdf National Right to Life 11 February 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20130123172443/http://nrlpac.org/endorsements%202012/Alabama%20Endorsements.pdf 23 January 2013 NRA Political Victory FundUpcoming Election - Alabama http://nrapvf.org/grades-endorsements/2012/Alabama.aspx 11 February 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20121009142551/http://nrapvf.org/grades-endorsements/2012/Alabama.aspx 9 October 2012 usurped United States Chamber of CommerceHelp With Voting http://www.voteforjobs2012.com/help-with-voting/?type=state&state=AL 11 February 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20121010144030/http://www.voteforjobs2012.com/help-with-voting/?type=state&state=AL 10 October 2012 Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political Reporthttp://cookpolitical.com/house/charts/race-ratings The Cook Political Report — Charts – 2012 House Competitive Races Cookpolitical.com November 5, 2012 November 6, 2012Safe R November 5, 2012 Rothenberghttp://rothenbergpoliticalreport.com/ratings/house House Ratings Rothenbergpoliticalreport.com November 2, 2012 November 4, 2012Safe R November 2, 2012 Roll Call, 2012 11 04 us onSafe R November 4, 2012 Sabato's Crystal BallCrystal Ball https://web.archive.org/web/20230420175527/https://centerforpolitics.org/crystalball/articles/category/2012-house/ April 20, 2023 , 2012 11 05 us onSafe R November 5, 2012 NY TimesHouse Race Ratings, The New York Times, 2012 11 04 us onSafe R November 4, 2012RCP, 2012 11 04 us onSafe R November 4, 2012The HillHouse Ratings https://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/race-ratings/107735-the-hills-house-ratings-democrats-chances-for-seats-have-dimmed/ The Hill November 4, 2012 November 3, 2012 Safe R November 4, 2012 Results Bonner easily won re-election on November 6, 2012. Alabama's 1st congressional district, 2012 Jo Bonner (incumbent) Republican Party (United States) 196,374 97.9 Write-ins n/a 4,302 2.1 200,676 100.0 Republican Party (United States) District 2 2012 Alabama's 2nd congressional district election Alabama presidential no 2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Alabama#District 2 2010 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Alabama#District 2 2014 x150px File:Martha roby 113 congressional portrait (cropped).jpg Martha Roby Republican Party (United States) 180,591 63.7% File:3x4.svg Therese Ford Democratic Party (United States) 103,092 36.2% File:2012 AL-02 election results.svg 250px County resultsRoby: #ed8883 50–60% #e55751 60–70% #d02823 70–80% #b00000 80–90%Ford: #8da9e2 50–60% #416fcd 70–80% U.S. Representative Martha Roby Republican Party (United States) Martha Roby Republican Party (United States) Alabama's 2nd congressional district The redrawn 2nd district is based in the suburbs of Montgomery and covers the southeast of the state. Republican Martha Roby, who had represented the 2nd district since January 2011, sought re-election in 2012.http://www.montgomeryadvertiser.com/article/20120114/NEWS01/201140338/Candidates-qualify-elections Candidates qualify for elections January 14, 2012 January 16, 2012 Montgomery Advertiser Sebastian Kitchen https://web.archive.org/web/20120119063351/http://www.montgomeryadvertiser.com/article/20120114/NEWS01/201140338/Candidates-qualify-elections January 19, 2012 dead mdy-all Republican primary Candidates Nominee Martha Roby, incumbent U.S. representative Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Therese Ford, former deputy attorney general of Alabama Declined Bobby Bright, former U.S. Representativehttp://blog.al.com/wire/2012/01/bobby_bright_decides_against_a.html Bobby Bright decides against another run for Congress January 13, 2012 January 16, 2012 al.com Associated Press General election Endorsements Martha Roby (R) Organizations Campaign for Working Families Maggie's ListMaggie's List is pleased to endorse these conservative women candidates http://www.maggieslist.org/our-candidates.php maggieslist.org Maggie's List 4 March 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20120826034948/http://www.maggieslist.org/our-candidates.php#gpm2_5 26 August 2012 National Right to Life Committee NRA Political Victory Fund Susan B. Anthony List2012 Candidate List http://www.sba-list.org/sites/default/files/content/shared/sbalist_endorsed_candidate_list_updated6.27.12_0.pdf sba-list.org 3 March 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20121014134737/http://www.sba-list.org/sites/default/files/content/shared/sbalist_endorsed_candidate_list_updated6.27.12_0.pdf 14 October 2012 27 June 2012 United States Chamber of Commerce Therese Ford (D) Labor unions AFL-CIOAlabama AFL-CIO http://votesmart.org/interest-group/1968/alabama-afl-cio Vote Smart votesmart.org 5 April 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20130507125122/http://votesmart.org/interest-group/1968/alabama-afl-cio 7 May 2013 Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe R November 5, 2012 RothenbergSafe R November 2, 2012 Roll CallSafe R November 4, 2012 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe R November 5, 2012 NY TimesSafe R November 4, 2012RCPSafe R November 4, 2012The HillSafe R November 4, 2012 Results Alabama's 2nd congressional district, 2012 Martha Roby (incumbent) Republican Party (United States) 180,591 63.7 Therese Ford Democratic Party (United States) 103,092 36.2 Write-ins n/a 270 0.1 283,953 100.0 Republican Party (United States) District 3 2012 Alabama's 3rd congressional district election Alabama presidential no 2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Alabama#District 3 2010 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Alabama#District 3 2014 x150px File:Mike Rogers official photo (cropped).jpg Mike Rogers Republican Party (United States) 175,306 64.0% File:3x4.svg John Andrew Harris Democratic Party (United States) 98,141 35.8% File:2012 AL-03 election results.svg 150px County resultsRogers: #ed8883 50–60% #e55751 60–70% #d02823 70–80% #b00000 80–90%Harris: #8da9e2 50–60% #3357a2 80–90% U.S. Representative Mike Rogers Republican Party (United States) Mike Rogers Republican Party (United States) Alabama's 3rd congressional district The redrawn 3rd district is more favorable to Republicans than its previous incarnation. Republican Mike Rogers, who had represented the 3rd district since 2003, sought re-election. Republican primary Candidates Nominee Mike Rogers, incumbent U.S. representative Democratic primary Candidates Nominee John Andrew Harris, child nutrition program worker for Auburn City Schoolshttp://www.auburnvillager.com/story_1326915504015265_20120119-Primary-election-races-set-for-campaigning.html Primary election races set for campaigning January 19, 2012 January 30, 2012 The Auburn Villager Rachel Morand https://web.archive.org/web/20120123014247/http://www.auburnvillager.com/story_1326915504015265_20120119-Primary-election-races-set-for-campaigning.html January 23, 2012 dead General election Endorsements Mike Rogers (R) Organizations Campaign for Working Families National Right to Life Committee NRA Political Victory Fund United States Chamber of Commerce John Harris (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO Organizations National Education Association Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe R November 5, 2012 RothenbergSafe R November 2, 2012 Roll CallSafe R November 4, 2012 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe R November 5, 2012 NY TimesSafe R November 4, 2012RCPSafe R November 4, 2012The HillSafe R November 4, 2012 Results Alabama's 3rd congressional district, 2012 Mike Rogers (incumbent) Republican Party (United States) 175,306 64.0 John Andrew Harris Democratic Party (United States) 98,141 35.8 Write-ins n/a 483 0.2 273,390 100.0 Republican Party (United States) District 4 2012 Alabama's 4th congressional district election Alabama presidential no 2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Alabama#District 4 2010 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Alabama#District 4 2014 x150px File:Robert Aderholt official photo.jpg Robert Aderholt Republican Party (United States) 199,071 74.0% File:3x4.svg Daniel Boman Democratic Party (United States) 69,706 25.9% File:2012 AL-04 election results.svg 230px County resultsAderholt: #ed8883 50–60% #e55751 60–70% #d02823 70–80% #b00000 80–90% U.S. Representative Robert Aderholt Republican Party (United States) Robert Aderholt Republican Party (United States) Alabama's 4th congressional district The northern part of Tuscaloosa County was added to the 4th district during redistricting, while most of Blount County was removed. Republican Robert Aderholt, who had represented the 4th district since 1997, sought re-election. Republican primary Candidates Nominee Robert Aderholt, incumbent U.S. representative Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Daniel Boman, state representative Eliminated in primary Rick Neighbors, former plant supervisorhttp://blog.al.com/breaking/2012/01/us_rep_robert_aderholt_draws_t.html Congressman Robert Aderholt draws two last-minute Democratic challengers January 14, 2012 January 16, 2012 The Huntsville Times Steve Doyle Primary results Democratic primary resultshttp://www.sos.state.al.us/downloads/election/2012/primary/Primary_Results_Certified-Democratic-2012-03-22.pdf Democratic Primary Results - Certified March 22, 2012 April 11, 2012 Secretary of State of Alabama https://web.archive.org/web/20120911125014/http://www.sos.state.al.us/downloads/election/2012/primary/Primary_Results_Certified-Democratic-2012-03-22.pdf September 11, 2012 dead mdy-all Daniel Boman Democratic Party (United States) 10,969 51.4 Rick Neighbors Democratic Party (United States) 10,353 48.6 21,322 100.0 General election Endorsements Robert Aderholt (R) Organizations Campaign for Working Families National Right to Life Committee NRA Political Victory Fund United States Chamber of Commerce Daniel Boman (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO Organizations National Education Association Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe R November 5, 2012 RothenbergSafe R November 2, 2012 Roll CallSafe R November 4, 2012 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe R November 5, 2012 NY TimesSafe R November 4, 2012RCPSafe R November 4, 2012The HillSafe R November 4, 2012 Results Alabama's 4th congressional district, 2012 Robert Aderholt (incumbent) Republican Party (United States) 199,071 74.0 Daniel Boman Democratic Party (United States) 69,706 25.9 Write-ins n/a 341 0.1 269,118 100.0 Republican Party (United States) District 5 2012 Alabama's 5th congressional district election Alabama presidential no 2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Alabama#District 5 2010 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Alabama#District 5 2014 x150px File:Mo Brooks, official portrait, 112th Congress (3x4).jpg Mo Brooks Republican Party (United States) 189,185 64.9% File:3x4.svg Charlie L. Holley Democratic Party (United States) 101,772 35.0% File:2012 AL-05 election results.svg 300px County resultsBrooks: #e55751 60–70% #d02823 70–80% U.S. Representative Mo Brooks Republican Party (United States) Mo Brooks Republican Party (United States) Alabama's 5th congressional district Lawrence and Colbert counties were moved from the 5th district to the 4th district during redistricting. Republican Mo Brooks, who had represented the 5th district since January 2011, sought re-election. Republican primary Candidates Nominee Mo Brooks, incumbent U.S. representative Eliminated in primary Parker Griffith, former U.S. representativehttp://blog.al.com/breaking/2012/01/parker_griffith_says_he_will_c.html Parker Griffith says he will challenge Mo Brooks again for Congress January 12, 2012 January 13, 2012 The Huntsville Times Lee Roop Primary results Republican primary results Mo Brooks (incumbent) Republican Party (United States) 65,155 71.0 Parker Griffith Republican Party (United States) 26,693 29.0 91,848 100.0 Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Charlie Holley, Baptist ministerhttp://blog.al.com/breaking/2011/12/holleys_ambition_is_to_be_serv.html Holley's ambition is to be 'servant' as Democratic candidate for 5th Congressional District December 16, 2011 January 16, 2012 The Huntsville Times Paul Gattis General election Endorsements Mo Brooks (R) Organizations Campaign for Working Families Eagle Forum2012 Candidates Endorsed By Eagle Forum PAC http://www.eagleforum.org/election/endorse-2012.html eagleforum.org 23 February 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20141013070756/http://www.eagleforum.org/election/endorse-2012.html 13 October 2014 12 February 2013 National Right to Life Committee NRA Political Victory Fund United States Chamber of Commerce Charlie Holley (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe R November 5, 2012 RothenbergSafe R November 2, 2012 Roll CallSafe R November 4, 2012 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe R November 5, 2012 NY TimesSafe R November 4, 2012RCPSafe R November 4, 2012The HillSafe R November 4, 2012 Results Alabama's 5th congressional district, 2012 Mo Brooks (incumbent) Republican Party (United States) 189,185 64.9 Charlie L. Holley Democratic Party (United States) 101,772 35.0 Write-ins n/a 336 0.1 291,293 100.0 Republican Party (United States) District 6 2012 Alabama's 6th congressional district election Alabama presidential no 2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Alabama#District 6 2010 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Alabama#District 6 2014 x150px File:Spencer Bachus official photo.jpg Spencer Bachus Republican Party (United States) 219,262 71.2% File:3x4.svg Penny Bailey Democratic Party (United States) 88,267 28.6% File:2012 AL-06 election results.svg 200px County resultsBachus: #ed8883 50–60% #e55751 60–70% #d02823 70–80% #b00000 80–90% U.S. Representative Spencer Bachus Republican Party (United States) Spencer Bachus Republican Party (United States) Alabama's 6th congressional district The redrawn 6th district is centered around the suburbs of Birmingham. Republican Spencer Bachus, who had represented Alabama's 6th congressional district since 1993, sought re-election.http://blog.al.com/spotnews/2012/01/stan_pate_throws_hat_in_crowde.html Stan Pate throws hat in crowded field for 6th Congressional District January 13, 2012 January 16, 2012 The Birmingham News Charles J. Dean Republican primary Candidates Nominee Spencer Bachus, incumbent U.S. representative Eliminated in primary Scott Beason, state senatorhttp://www.montgomeryadvertiser.com/article/20120113/NEWS02/201130322/Beason-challenges-Bachus-GOP-race-Congress Beason challenges Bachus in GOP race for Congress January 13, 2012 January 13, 2012 Montgomery Advertiser Phillip Rawls January 16, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120116072241/http://www.montgomeryadvertiser.com/article/20120113/NEWS02/201130322/Beason-challenges-Bachus-GOP-race-Congress dead Al Mickle, businessman and Tea Party activisthttp://www.alreporter.com/al-politics/political-news/fridays-news/197-state-news/996-tea-party-activist-mickle-continues-campaign-for-congress.html Tea Party Activist Mickle Continues Campaign For Congress January 13, 2012 January 16, 2012 Alabama Political Reporter Brandon Moseley https://web.archive.org/web/20120119103628/http://alreporter.com/al-politics/political-news/fridays-news/197-state-news/996-tea-party-activist-mickle-continues-campaign-for-congress.html January 19, 2012 dead David Standridge, Blount County probate judgehttp://blog.al.com/spotnews/2012/01/judge_david_standridge_throws.html Judge David Standridge throws hat in ring for Alabama's 6th Congressional District January 13, 2012 January 16, 2012 The Birmingham News Charles J. Dean Withdrawn Justin Barkleyhttp://alabamavotes.gov/downloads/election/2012/primary/StateCert-Amended-Primary_Candidate_Certification-Republican_Party-2012-01-30.pdf State Certification Amended-Primary Candidate Certification-Republican Party January 30, 2012 March 14, 2012 Alabama Secretary of State Stan Pate, businessmanhttp://www.gadsdentimes.com/article/20120203/news/120209947 Pate pulls out of congressional primary February 3, 2012 March 14, 2012 The Gadsden Times Dana Beyerle Endorsements Scott Beason Organizations Eagle Forum Primary results Republican primary results Spencer Bachus (incumbent) Republican Party (United States) 63,359 61.5 Scott Beason Republican Party (United States) 28,671 27.9 David Standridge Republican Party (United States) 8,120 7.9 Al Mickle Republican Party (United States) 2,929 2.7 Stan Pate (write-in) Republican Party (United States) 33 0.0 103,112 100.0 Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Penny Bailey, retired Air Force colonel Eliminated in primary William Barnes, attorney and nominee for the Senate in 2010 Primary results Democratic primary results Penny Bailey Democratic Party (United States) 5,061 61.0 William G. Barnes Democratic Party (United States) 3,229 39.0 8,290 100.0 General election Endorsements Spencer Bachus (R) Organizations Campaign for Working Families National Right to Life Committee NRA Political Victory Fund United States Chamber of Commerce Penny Bailey (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe R November 5, 2012 RothenbergSafe R November 2, 2012 Roll CallSafe R November 4, 2012 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe R November 5, 2012 NY TimesSafe R November 4, 2012RCPSafe R November 4, 2012The HillSafe R November 4, 2012 Results Alabama's 6th congressional district, 2012 Spencer Bachus (incumbent) Republican Party (United States) 219,262 71.2 Penny Bailey Democratic Party (United States) 88,267 28.6 Write-ins n/a 573 0.2 308,102 100.0 Republican Party (United States) District 7 2012 Alabama's 7th congressional district election Alabama presidential no 2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Alabama#District 7 2010 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Alabama#District 7 2014 x150px File:Terri Sewell official photo.jpg Terri Sewell Democratic Party (United States) 232,520 75.8% File:3x4.svg Don Chamberlain Republican Party (United States) 73,835 24.1% File:2012 AL-07 election results.svg 200px County resultsSewell: #8da9e2 50–60% #678cd7 60–70% #416fcd 70–80% #3357a2 80–90% #244079 >90% U.S. Representative Terri Sewell Democratic Party (United States) Terri Sewell Democratic Party (United States) Alabama's 7th congressional district 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. Incumbent Terri Sewell, who had represented the 7th district since January 2011, sought re-election.http://blog.al.com/spotnews/2012/01/us_rep_terri_sewell_unconteste.html U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell uncontested in Democratic primary January 13, 2012 January 16, 2012 The Birmingham News Charles J. Dean Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Terri Sewell, incumbent U.S. representative Republican primary Candidates Nominee Don Chamberlainhttp://www.tuscaloosanews.com/article/20120119/NEWS/120119721 Two state candidates for Congress can't vote for themselves January 19, 2012 January 30, 2012 The Tuscaloosa News Dana Beyerle Eliminated in primary Phil Norris, retired United States Navy submariner Primary results Republican primary results Don Chamberlain Republican Party (United States) 11,537 66.1 Phillip Norris Republican Party (United States) 5,918 33.9 17,455 100.0 General election Endorsements Terri Sewell (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO National Association of Letter CarriersNALC-ENDORSED CONGRESSIONAL CANDIDATES https://www.nalc.org/news/the-postal-record/2012/september-2012/document/09-2012_endorsements.pdf NALC 12 February 2023 3–4 United Steelworkers Organizations Humane Society of the United StatesHumane USA PAC http://votesmart.org/interest-group/1612/humane-usa-pac votesmart.org 2 March 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20121115225324/http://votesmart.org/interest-group/1612/humane-usa-pac 15 November 2012 National Education Association National Organization for Women2012 NOW PACs Endorsements: All Federal Races http://www.nowpacs.org/2012/federal.html 13 February 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20121110041606/http://www.nowpacs.org/2012/federal.html 10 November 2012 Planned Parenthood Action FundPlanned Parenthood Action Voter guide - AL http://ppactionvoterguide.org/federal/Alabama Planned Parenthood Action Fund 13 February 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20121127011603/http://ppactionvoterguide.org/federal/Alabama 27 November 2012 Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe D November 5, 2012 RothenbergSafe D November 2, 2012 Roll CallSafe D November 4, 2012 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe D November 5, 2012 NY TimesSafe D November 4, 2012RCPSafe D November 4, 2012The HillSafe D November 4, 2012 Results 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. Alabama's 7th congressional district, 2012 Terri Sewell (incumbent) Democratic Party (United States) 232,520 75.8 Don Chamberlain Republican Party (United States) 73,835 24.1 Write-ins n/a 203 0.1 306,558 100.0 Democratic Party (United States) References External links 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 2012 Alabama United States House of Representatives