2010 Alabama elections

none February 2026 September 2023 2010 Alabama elections Alabama presidential no 2008 Alabama elections 2008 2012 Alabama elections 2012 November 2, 2010 Elections were held in Alabama on Tuesday, November 2, 2010. Primary elections were held on June 1, 2010, with the run-off on July 13.2010 Election Information https://www.sos.alabama.gov/alabama-votes/voter/election-information/2010 2026-03-31 Alabama Secretary of State The 2010 elections were historic for Republicans in that it won majorities of both chambers of Alabama's State Legislature and swept all statewide races on the ballot; Democrats had held majorities in both of Alabama's state legislative chambers since 1874. Federal United States Senate 2010 United States Senate election in Alabama 2010 United States Senate elections The nominees were incumbent Richard Shelby (Republican) and attorney William G. Barnes (Democratic). United States House 2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Alabama 2010 United States House of Representatives elections All seven Alabama seats in the United States House of Representatives were up for election in 2010. Governor 2010 Alabama gubernatorial election Incumbent Governor Bob Riley was ineligible for re-election due to term limits. 2010 Alabama gubernatorial election Robert J. Bentley Alabama Republican Party 860,472 57.59% Ron Sparks Alabama Democratic Party 625,710 41.87% 8,091 0.54% 1,494,273 100% Republican Party (United States) Lieutenant governor 2010 Alabama lieutenant gubernatorial election Incumbent Democratic Lieutenant Governor Jim Folsom Jr. lost to Republican Treasurer Kay Ivey. 2010 Alabama lieutenant gubernatorial election Kay Ivey Alabama Republican Party 764,112 51.47% Jim Folsom Jr. (incumbent) Alabama Democratic Party 718,636 48.40% 1,945 0.13% 1,484,693 100% Republican Party (United States) Democratic Party (United States) Secretary of State 2010 Alabama Secretary of State election presidential no Alabama 2006 2014 Alabama elections#Secretary of State 2014 Beth Chapman Republican Party (United States) 904,021 62.30% 3x4.svg Scott Gilliland Democratic Party (United States) 546,131 37.63% 3x4.svg File:2010 Alabama secretary of state election results map by county.svg 250px County resultsChapman: #e27f7f 50–60% #d75d5d 60–70% #d72f30 70–80% #c21b18 80–90%Gilliland: #7996e2 50–60% #6674de 60–70% #584cde 70–80% #3933e5 80–90% Secretary of State Beth Chapman Republican Party (United States) Beth Chapman Republican Party (United States) Incumbent Secretary of State Beth Chapman was successful in her bid for a second term.Wolfson Hannah 2010-11-03 Beth Chapman wins second term as Alabama secretary of state https://www.al.com/spotnews/2010/11/beth_chapman_wins_second_term.html 2025-09-19 Al.com en Republican nominee Beth Chapman, incumbentGray Jeremy 2009-04-06 Alabama Secretary of State Beth Chapman seeking re-election https://www.al.com/spotnews/2009/04/alabama_secretary_of_state_bet_1.html 2025-09-19 Al.com en Democratic nominee Scott Gilliland, attorney from Vestavia HillsLowry Bob October 24, 2010 Secretary of State candidates focus on eliminating voter fraud, protecting victims of domestic violence and sex crimes https://www.al.com/breaking/2010/10/secretary_of_state_candidates.html March 15, 2026 Al.com en General Election Endorsements Beth Chapman (R) Politicians Sarah Palin, former governor of Alaska (2006–2009) and 2008 Republican vice presidential nominee.2010-08-18 Sarah Palin endorses Beth Chapman and Martha Roby in Alabama https://www.al.com/wire/2010/08/sarah_palin_endorses_beth_chap.html 2026-03-16 Al.com en Organizations Alabama Citizens for LifeErtelt Steven 2010-10-05 Alabama Pro-Life Group Endorses Candidates in Upcoming 2010 Elections https://www.lifenews.com/state5519.html dead https://web.archive.org/web/20101007225626/https://www.lifenews.com/state5519.html 2010-10-07 2026-03-22 LifeNews.com Alabama Farmers FederationDavis Debra 2010-07-27 Farm-PAC selects endorsements for November elections https://alfafarmers.org/headlines/headline.phtml?id=5796 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20101031091425/https://alfafarmers.org/headlines/headline.phtml?id=5796 2010-10-31 2026-03-16 Alabama Farmers Federation Alabama Retail Association2010-10-10 Beyerle Dana ALABAMA EXPOSURE: Fair campaign practices and bingo bribes https://www.tuscaloosanews.com/story/news/2010/10/10/alabama-exposure-fair-campaign-practices-and-bingo-bribes/28358238007/ 2026-03-22 The Tuscaloosa News en-US Alabama Association of RealtorsLowry Bob 2010-10-24 Secretary of State candidates focus on eliminating voter fraud, protecting victims of domestic violence and sex crimes https://www.al.com/breaking/2010/10/secretary_of_state_candidates.html 2026-03-16 Al.com en Alabama State Employees Association National Fraternal Order of Police, Alabama chapter Business Council of Alabama NRA Political Victory Fund Susan B. Anthony List Scott Gilliland (D) Organizations Alabama AFL-CIOAlabama AFL-CIO 2010 Candidate Endorsements https://alaflcio.com/index.cfm?action=article&articleID=c1e65697-10e8-4fbd-847a-775065dce6e3 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20100910101334/https://alaflcio.com/index.cfm?action=article&articleID=c1e65697-10e8-4fbd-847a-775065dce6e3 2010-09-10 2026-03-16 Alabama AFL-CIO Alabama New South Coalition2010-09-23 ANSC endorses Ron Sparks for Governor and other Democratic candidates for state office http://greenecountydemocrat.wordpress.com/2010/09/23/ansc-endorses-ron-sparks-for-governor-and-other-democratic-candidates-for-state-office/ dead https://web.archive.org/web/20101230153901/http://greenecountydemocrat.wordpress.com/2010/09/23/ansc-endorses-ron-sparks-for-governor-and-other-democratic-candidates-for-state-office/ 2010-12-30 2026-03-16 Greene County Democrat Communications Workers of AmericaCWA Endorsements http://www.cwa-union.org/pages/cwa_endorsements_alabama_montana dead https://web.archive.org/web/20101031214202/http://www.cwa-union.org/pages/cwa_endorsements_alabama_montana 2010-10-31 2026-03-16 Communications Workers of America International Brotherhood of Boilermakers2010-09-20 Informed union voters can make a big difference November 2 https://boilermakers.org/resources/news/leap/informed_union_voters_can_make_a_big_difference_november_2 2026-03-26 International Brotherhood of Boilermakers en Newspapers The Birmingham News2010-10-25 OUR VIEW: Democrat Scott Gilliland is the best choice to be Alabama's next secretary of state https://www.al.com/birmingham-news-commentary/2010/10/our_view_democrat_scott_gillil.html 2026-03-16 Al.com en Results 2010 Alabama Secretary of State election2010-11-22 Certified General Election Results - without write-in appendix https://www.sos.alabama.gov/sites/default/files/voter-pdfs/2010/2010GeneralResults-AllStateAndFederalOfficesAndAmendments-withoutWrite-inAppendix.pdf 2025-09-14 sos.alabama.gov Beth Chapman (incumbent) Alabama Republican Party 904,021 62.30% Scott Gilliland Alabama Democratic Party 546,131 37.63% 981 0.07% 1,451,133 100% Attorney general 2010 Alabama Attorney General election Alabama presidential no 2006 Alabama Attorney General election 2006 2014 Alabama elections#Attorney General 2014 File:Luther Strange official portrait.jpg 150x150px Luther Strange Republican Party (United States) 868,520 58.84% 3x4.svg James Anderson Democratic Party (United States) 606,270 41.07% File:2010 Alabama attorney general election results map by county.svg 250px County resultsStrange: #e27f7f 50–60% #d75d5d 60–70% #d72f30 70–80%Anderson: #7996e2 50–60% #6674de 60–70% #584cde 70–80% #3933e5 80–90% Attorney General Troy King Republican Party (United States) Luther Strange Republican Party (United States) Incumbent Attorney General Troy King lost his re-election bid in the Republican primary to Luther Strange.Altman George 2010-06-02 Strange declares victory over King in Republican primary for attorney general https://www.al.com/live/2010/06/strange_declares_victory_over.html 2025-09-18 AL.com en Republican primary Candidates Luther Strange, attorney from Birmingham and Republican nominee for lieutenant governor in 2006Beyerle Dana 2009-05-12 Bentley, Strange to announce their office plans http://www.gadsdentimes.com/article/20090512/NEWS/905129993?Title=Bentley-Strange-to-announce-their-office-plans dead https://web.archive.org/web/20110928063007/http://www.gadsdentimes.com/article/20090512/NEWS/905129993?Title=Bentley-Strange-to-announce-their-office-plans 2011-09-28 2025-09-18 Gadsden Times Troy King, incumbent2009-03-13 Troy King says he'll seek re-election as Alabama's attorney general https://www.al.com/spotnews/2009/03/troy_king_says_hell_seek_reele.html 2025-09-19 Al.com en Endorsements Troy King Organizations Alabama Farmers Federation2010-01-28 Alabama Farmers Federation PAC announces primary endorsements https://www.al.com/live/2010/01/alfa_pac_announces_endorsement.html 2026-03-18 Al.com en Alabama Fraternal Order of Police2009-10-15 Alabama FOP board endorses Attorney General Troy King for re-election https://www.al.com/live/2009/10/alabama_fop_board_endorses_att.html 2026-03-18 Al.com en Birmingham Fraternal Order of PoliceShryock John 2010-03-08 King picks up B'ham FOP endorsement http://www.wsfa.com/Global/story.asp?S=12104975 https://web.archive.org/web/20160527020524/http://www.wsfa.com/Global/story.asp?S=12104975 2016-05-27 2026-03-18 WSFA en Luther Strange Federal officials Jeff Sessions and Richard Shelby, U.S. senators from AlabamaWhite David 2010-05-28 Campaign 2010: Troy King blasts Alabama Gov. Bob Riley for endorsement of his opponent https://www.al.com/spotnews/2010/05/campaign_2010_troy_king_blasts.html 2026-03-18 Al.com en State officials Bob Riley, governor of Alabama2010-05-29 Gov. Riley supports Strange, not his 2004 appointee, Troy King https://www.wbrc.com/story/12562827/gov-riley-supports-strange-not-his-2004-appointee-troy-king 2026-03-18 WBRC en Local officials Robby Owens, Shelby County district attorneyWhite David 2010-05-25 Campaign 2010: Five Alabama Republican district attorneys back Luther Strange for state attorney general https://www.al.com/spotnews/2010/05/five_alabama_republican_distri.html 2026-03-18 Al.com en Richard Minor, St. Clair County district attorney Robert Broussard, Madison County district attorney Wilson Blaylock, Cullman County district attorney Randall Houston, district attorney for Elmore, Autauga and Chilton counties Individuals Dan Ireland, baptist minister.2010-05-16 ALABAMA EXPOSURE: DNC blasts senators for double standard https://www.tuscaloosanews.com/story/news/2010/05/16/alabama-exposure-dnc-blasts-senators-for-double-standard/27949786007/ 2026-03-21 The Tuscaloosa News en-US Newspapers The Birmingham News2010-05-24 OUR VIEW: Luther Strange is by far the best Republican candidate for Alabama's attorney general, and Michel Nicrosi is our pick of the three solid Democratic choices https://www.al.com/birmingham-news-commentary/2010/05/our_view_luther_strange_is_by.html 2026-03-18 Al.com en Results Republican primary results2010-06-11 Election Results – Republican Primary https://www.sos.alabama.gov/sites/default/files/voter-pdfs/2010/2010-06-01-RepPrimaryResults.xls 2025-09-17 sos.alabama.gov Luther Strange Alabama Republican Party 284,853 60.13% Troy King (incumbent) Alabama Republican Party 188,874 39.87% 473,727 100% Democratic primary Candidates Giles Perkins, attorney from Birmingham2009-10-22 Birmingham attorney Giles Perkins says he's running for state attorney general https://www.al.com/live/2009/10/birmingham_attorney_giles_perk.html 2025-09-18 Al.com en Michel Nicrosi, former assistant United States Attorney from MobileWhite David 2009-11-19 Michel Nicrosi, a former assistant U.S. attorney in Mobile, is running as a Democrat for Alabama attorney general https://www.al.com/spotnews/2009/11/post_225.html 2026-03-19 Al.com en James Anderson, attorney from Montgomery2010-01-17 James Anderson Joins Alabama Attorney General Race https://www.wtvy.com/news/headlines/81934457.html dead https://web.archive.org/web/20100818154338/https://www.wtvy.com/news/headlines/81934457.html 2010-08-18 2025-09-18 WTVY First round endorsements Giles Perkins Organizations United Auto Workers CAP Council State officials Demetrius Newton, speaker pro tempore of the Alabama House of RepresentativesWilson Glynn 2010-04-01 Newton Endorses Perkins for Attorney General of Alabama http://blog.locustfork.net/2010/04/newton-endorses-perkins-for-attorney-general-of-alabama/ https://web.archive.org/web/20121114213844/http://blog.locustfork.net/2010/04/newton-endorses-perkins-for-attorney-general-of-alabama/ 2012-11-14 2026-03-21 The Locust Fork News-Journal Michel Nicrosi Organizations Alabama New South Coalition2010-04-17 Alabama New South Coalition endorses Ron Sparks https://www.al.com/live/2010/04/alabama_new_south_coalition_en.html 2026-03-21 Al.com en James Anderson Organizations Alabama Democratic ConferenceBeyerle Dana 2010-05-15 Sparks gets 50th anniversary year endorsement from ADC https://www.gadsdentimes.com/story/news/2010/05/15/sparks-gets-50th-anniversary-year-endorsement-from-adc/32160438007/ 2026-03-21 The Gadsden Times en-US Newspapers Opelika-Auburn News2010-05-24 Editorial: Time for a change in attorney general's office http://www2.oanow.com/news/2010/may/24/editorial_time_for_a_change_in_attorney_generals_o-ar-494617/ dead https://web.archive.org/web/20100907073506/http://www2.oanow.com/news/2010/may/24/editorial_time_for_a_change_in_attorney_generals_o-ar-494617/ 2010-09-07 2026-03-19 Opelika-Auburn News The Daily Home2010-05-25 Political endorsements http://www.dailyhome.com/pages/full_story/push?article-Political+endorsements+&id=7663471 https://web.archive.org/web/20100909092221/http://www.dailyhome.com/pages/full_story/push?article-Political+endorsements+&id=7663471 2010-09-09 2026-03-21 The Daily Home First round results Democratic primary results2010-06-11 Election Results – Democratic Primary https://www.sos.alabama.gov/sites/default/files/voter-pdfs/2010/2010-06-01-DemPrimaryResults.xls 2025-09-18 sos.alabama.gov James Anderson Alabama Democratic Party 136,807 49.60% Giles Perkins Alabama Democratic Party 85,847 31.12% Michel Nicrosi Alabama Democratic Party 53,171 19.28% 275,825 100% Runoff endorsements Giles Perkins Politicians Howard Dean, former governor of Vermont (1991–2003) and former DNC chair (2005–2009)Trippi Joe Joe Trippi 2010-07-01 Howard Dean Urges Support for Giles Perkins https://www.huffpost.com/entry/howard-dean-urges-support_b_632090 2026-03-21 HuffPost Organizations Alabama New South CoalitionWhite David 2010-06-24 Campaign 2010: James Anderson and Giles Perkins face off in Democratic primary runoff for attorney general https://www.al.com/spotnews/2010/06/campaign_2010_alabama_attorney_1.html 2026-03-21 Al.com en Newspapers The Anniston Star2010-07-09 Byrne is best GOP choice http://annistonstar.com/view/full_story/8567528/article-Byrne-is-best-GOP-choice?instance=opinion_lead https://web.archive.org/web/20100908013759/http://annistonstar.com/view/full_story/8567528/article-Byrne-is-best-GOP-choice?instance=opinion_lead 2010-09-08 2026-03-21 The Anniston Star TimesDaily2010-07-09 Byrne picked http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20100711/ARTICLES/307119987/1015/opinion?Title=Byrne-picked dead https://web.archive.org/web/20100908021131/http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20100711/ARTICLES/307119987/1015/opinion?Title=Byrne-picked 2010-09-08 2026-03-21 TimesDaily James Anderson Newspapers The Birmingham News2010-07-05 OUR VIEW: Alabama Democrats' best choice for attorney general is James Anderson https://www.al.com/birmingham-news-commentary/2010/07/our_view_alabama_democrats_bes.html 2026-03-21 Al.com en Runoff results Democratic primary runoff results2010-07-23 Certified Election Results – Democratic Primary Runoff https://www.sos.alabama.gov/sites/default/files/voter-pdfs/2010/CertifiedResults-DemPrimaryRO-2010-07-23.pdf 2025-09-18 sos.alabama.gov James Anderson Alabama Democratic Party 70,315 60.03% Giles Perkins Alabama Democratic Party 46,814 39.97% 117,129 100% General election Endorsements Luther Strange (R) Politicians Ken Cuccinelli, attorney general of VirginiaWhite David 2010-10-06 Virginia's attorney general endorses Alabama Republican attorney general candidate Luther Strange https://www.al.com/spotnews/2010/10/virginias_attorney_general_end.html 2026-03-22 Al.com en Mitt Romney, former governor of Massachusetts (2003–2007) and 2008 Republican presidential candidate2010-09-30 RELEASE: Mitt Romney Announces Additional Southern Endorsements http://freestrongamerica.com/news/press-releases/2010/09/30/release-mitt-romney-announces-additional-southern-endorsements https://web.archive.org/web/20101121045914/http://freestrongamerica.com/news/press-releases/2010/09/30/release-mitt-romney-announces-additional-southern-endorsements 2010-11-21 2026-03-22 Free and Strong America PAC Organizations Alabama Citizens for Life Alabama Farmers Federation Alabama Retail Association National Federation of Independent Business2010-10-05 NFIB/Alabama Supports Luther Strange for Attorney General http://www.nfib.com/article/?cmsid=54879 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20161106083334/http://www.nfib.com/article/?cmsid=54879 2016-11-06 2026-03-22 National Federation of Independent Business Newspapers The Huntsville Times2010-10-29 EDITORIAL: Luther Strange for attorney general https://www.al.com/times-views/2010/10/editorial_luther_strange_for_a.html 2026-03-22 Al.com en James Anderson (D) Organizations Alabama AFL-CIO Alabama New South Coalition Communications Workers of America International Brotherhood of Boilermakers Alabama Fraternal Order of PoliceHightower Morgan 2010-09-20 Anderson Receives Endorsement for AG by AL Fraternal Order of Police http://www.wncftv.com/localnews/Anderson-Recieves-Endorsement-for-AG--103306344.html https://web.archive.org/web/20110925110429/http://www.wncftv.com/localnews/Anderson-Recieves-Endorsement-for-AG--103306344.html 2011-09-25 2026-03-22 WNCF Newspapers The Birmingham News2010-10-26 OUR VIEW: James Anderson is the better of two good choices for attorney general https://www.al.com/birmingham-news-commentary/2010/10/our_view_james_anderson_is_the.html 2026-03-22 Al.com en Results 2010 Alabama Attorney General election Luther Strange Alabama Republican Party 868,520 58.84% James Anderson Alabama Democratic Party 606,270 41.07% 1,285 0.09% 1,476,075 100% Republican Party (United States) State Treasurer 2010 Alabama State Treasurer election Alabama presidential no 2006 Alabama State Treasurer election 2006 2014 Alabama elections#State Treasurer 2014 Young Boozer.jpg Young Boozer Republican Party (United States) 875,965 60.04% 3x4.svg Charley Grimsley Democratic Party (United States) 581,930 39.89% File:2010 Alabama state treasurer election results map by county.svg 250px County resultsBoozer: #e27f7f 50–60% #d75d5d 60–70% #d72f30 70–80% #c21b18 80–90%Grimsley: #7996e2 50–60% #6674de 60–70% #584cde 70–80% #3933e5 80–90% Treasurer Kay Ivey Republican Party (United States) Young Boozer Republican Party (United States) Incumbent Treasurer Kay Ivey did not seek re-election and instead ran successfully for lieutenant governor after initially eyeing the governor's seat.April 1, 2010 Kay Ivey drops out of governor's race, jumps in race for Lt. Governor https://www.wbrc.com/story/12236299/kay-ivey-drops-out-of-governors-race-jumps-in-race-for-lt-governor/ March 23, 2026 WBRC Republican primary Candidates George Wallace Jr., former state treasurer of Alabama (1987–1995) and son of George Wallace2009-08-26 George Wallace Jr. eyes race for Ala. treasurer https://victoriaadvocate.com/2009/08/26/george-wallace-jr-eyes-race-for-ala-treasurer/ 2025-09-19 The Victoria Advocate en Young Boozer, former banker from Montgomery2010-03-29 Candidate for Alabama treasurer: People never forget my name https://www.al.com/spotnews/2010/03/candidate_for_alabama_treasure.html 2026-03-22 Al.com en Endorsements George Wallace Jr. Organizations Alabama Farmers Federation Alabama Republican Assembly2010-05-11 Republican Assembly backs James, Erwin https://www.tuscaloosanews.com/story/news/2010/05/12/republican-assembly-backs-james-erwin/27949339007/ 2026-03-22 The Tuscaloosa News en-US Results Republican primary results Young Boozer Alabama Republican Party 305,467 64.76% George Wallace Jr. Alabama Republican Party 166,206 35.24% 471,673 100% Democratic primary Candidates Jeremy Sherer, attorney from BirminghamHendricks Mario 2009-07-06 Jeremy Sherer announces candidacy for treasurer https://www.wsfa.com/story/10648620/jeremy-sherer-announces-candidacy-for-treasurer 2025-09-19 WSFA en Charley Grimsley, former state Conservation Commissioner (1993–1995)2009-09-30 Charley Grimsley running for state treasurer; former conservation commissioner won battle over hotel at Gulf State Park https://www.al.com/live/2009/09/charley_grimsley_running_for_s.html 2025-09-19 Al.com en Endorsements Jeremy Sherer Organizations Alabama New South Coalition Charley Grimsley Organizations Alabama Democratic Conference Save Alabama PACTRawls Phillip 2010-05-17 Race for state treasurer features variety https://www.tuscaloosanews.com/story/news/2010/05/17/race-for-state-treasurer-features-variety/27949903007/ 2026-03-22 The Tuscaloosa News en-US Results Democratic primary results Charley Grimsley Alabama Democratic Party 159,141 59.94% Jeremy Sherer Alabama Democratic Party 106,356 40.06% 265,497 100% General election Endorsements Young Boozer (R) Individuals Mitt Romney, former governor of Massachusetts (2003–2007) and 2008 Republican presidential candidate Organizations Alabama Farmers Federation Alabama Retail Association Newspapers The Birmingham News2010-10-25 OUR VIEW: Young Boozer is the better choice for state treasurer https://www.al.com/birmingham-news-commentary/2010/10/our_view_young_boozer_is_the_b.html 2026-03-22 Al.com en Charlie Grimsley (D) Organizations Alabama AFL-CIO Alabama New South Coalition Communications Workers of America International Brotherhood of Boilermakers Alabama State Employees Association2010-08-24 Alabama employees PAC endorses Sparks, Folsom https://www.al.com/live/2010/08/alabama_employees_pac_endorses.html 2026-03-22 Al.com en Conservative Christians of Alabama2010-10-12 Former Moore aide leading Conservative Christians https://enewscourier.com/2010/10/12/former-moore-aide-leading-conservative-christians/ 2026-03-22 The News Courier en Results 2010 Alabama State Treasurer election Young Boozer Alabama Republican Party 875,965 60.04% Charley Grimsley Alabama Democratic Party 581,930 39.89% 1,030 0.07% 1,458,925 100% Republican Party (United States) Auditor 2010 Alabama State Auditor election presidential no Alabama State Auditor of Alabama#2006 State Auditor of Alabama election 2006 2014 Alabama elections#State Auditor 2014 Samantha Shaw Republican Party (United States) 893,229 62.65% 3x4.svg Miranda Joseph Democratic Party (United States) 531,233 37.26% 3x4.svg File:2010 Alabama state auditor election results map by county.svg 250px County resultsShaw: #e27f7f 50–60% #d75d5d 60–70% #d72f30 70–80% #c21b18 80–90%Joseph: #7996e2 50–60% #6674de 60–70% #584cde 70–80% #3933e5 80–90% Auditor Samantha Shaw Republican Party (United States) Samantha Shaw Republican Party (United States) Incumbent Auditor Samantha Shaw was successful in her bid for a second term.Wolfson Hannah 2010-11-03 Alabama State Auditor Samantha Shaw holds her seat https://www.al.com/spotnews/2010/11/state_auditor_samantha_shaw_ho.html 2025-09-18 Al.com en Republican nominee Samantha Shaw, incumbent2010-03-05 Beyerle Dana Primary ballots filling up already https://www.tuscaloosanews.com/story/news/2010/03/06/primary-ballots-filling-up-already/27946911007/ 2026-03-23 The Tuscaloosa News en-US Democratic nominee Miranda Joseph, certified internal auditor2010-10-25 State auditor: Miranda Joseph, Samantha Shaw on reducing inefficiency https://www.al.com/live/2010/10/state_auditor_miranda_joseph_s.html 2025-09-19 Al.com en General election Endorsements Samantha Shaw (R) Organizations Alabama Farmers Federation Alabama Retail Association Alabama State Employees Association Newspapers The Birmingham News2010-10-25 OUR VIEW: Republican incumbent Samantha Shaw is the best choice for state auditor https://www.al.com/birmingham-news-commentary/2010/10/our_view_republican_incumbent.html 2026-03-24 Al.com en Miranda Joseph (D) Organizations Alabama AFL-CIO Alabama New South Coalition Communications Workers of America International Brotherhood of Boilermakers Results 2010 Alabama State Auditor election Samantha Shaw (incumbent) Alabama Republican Party 893,229 62.65% Miranda Joseph Alabama Democratic Party 531,233 37.26% 1,301 0.09% 1,425,763 100% Commissioner of Agriculture & Industries 2010 Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries election presidential no Alabama 2006 Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries election 2006 2014 Alabama elections#Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries 2014 John McMillan Republican Party (United States) 862,901 59.61% 3x4.svg Glen Zorn Democratic Party (United States) 583,255 40.29% 3x4.svg File:2010 Alabama commissioner of agriculture and industries election results map by county.svg 250px County resultsMcMillan: #e27f7f 50–60% #d75d5d 60–70% #d72f30 70–80% #c21b18 80–90%Zorn: #7996e2 50–60% #6674de 60–70% #584cde 70–80% #3933e5 80–90% Commissioner Ron Sparks Democratic Party (United States) John McMillan Republican Party (United States) Incumbent Democratic Commissioner Ron Sparks was term-limited and unsuccessfully ran for governor.Doyle Niki 2009-04-03 Ron Sparks announces run for governor https://www.al.com/breaking/2009/04/ron_sparks_announces_run_for_g.html 2026-03-27 Al.com en Republican primary Candidates Dorman Grace, farmerCumbow Victoria 2010-03-10 Third-generation farmer Dorman Grace running for Ag Commissioner https://www.al.com/breaking/2010/03/third-generation_farmer_dorman.html 2025-09-18 Al.com en Dale Peterson, farmer and businessmanGood Chris 2010-05-17 Greatest Campaign Ad Ever? https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2010/05/greatest-campaign-ad-ever/56824/ 2025-09-19 The Atlantic en John McMillan, former state Conservation Commissioner (1980–1983)2009-06-24 McMillan running for Agriculture Commissioner https://www.wsfa.com/story/10584178/mcmillan-running-for-agriculture-commissioner 2025-09-19 WSFA en First round endorsements Dorman Grace Organizations Alabama Farmers Federation John McMillan Organizations Alabama Association of RealtorsWhite David 2010-06-21 Campaign 2010: Alabama agriculture commissioner GOP runoff candidates cite their qualities https://www.al.com/spotnews/2010/06/campaign_2010_alabama_agricult.html 2026-03-29 Al.com en Alabama Retail Association First round results Republican primary results John McMillan Alabama Republican Party 151,177 36.53% Dorman Grace Alabama Republican Party 145,524 35.17% Dale Peterson Alabama Republican Party 117,091 28.30% 413,792 100% Runoff endorsements John McMillan Individuals Dale Peterson, Republican candidate in the first round2010-06-17 Dale Peterson endorses John McMillan in Alabama ag commissioner GOP runoff https://www.al.com/live/2010/06/dale_peterson_endorses_john_mc.html 2026-03-29 Al.com en Runoff results 250px|thumb|Runoff results by county McMillan: #E27F7F 50–60% #D75D5D 60–70% #D72F30 70–80% #C21B18 80–90% Grace: #C88FE4 50–60% #B368D9 60–70% #9D40CC 70–80% #7C31A2 80–90% Republican primary runoff results2010-07-14 Certified Election Results – Republican Primary Runoff https://www.sos.alabama.gov/sites/default/files/voter-pdfs/2010/CertifiedResults-RepPrimaryRO-2010-07-14.pdf 2025-09-18 sos.alabama.gov John McMillan Alabama Republican Party 216,824 51.90% Dorman Grace Alabama Republican Party 200,959 48.10% 417,783 100% Democratic nominee Glen Zorn, farmer and businessmanMacDonald John A. 2009-06-09 South Alabama farmer-businessman Glen Zorn says he'll run as Democrat for agriculture commissioner https://www.al.com/spotnews/2009/06/south_alabama_farmerbusinessma.html 2026-03-27 Al.com en General election Endorsements John McMillan (R) Politicians Mitt Romney, former governor of Massachusetts (2003–2007) and 2008 Republican presidential candidate Organizations Alabama Citizens for Life Alabama Farmers Federation Alabama Grocers Association2010-08-20 Alabama Grocers Association endorses John McMillan for agriculture commissioner https://www.al.com/wire/2010/08/alabama_grocers_association_en.html 2026-03-29 Al.com en Glen Zorn (D) Organizations Alabama AFL-CIO Alabama New South Coalition Communications Workers of America International Brotherhood of Boilermakers Alabama State Employees Association Results 2010 Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture & Industries election John McMillan Alabama Republican Party 862,901 59.61% Glen Zorn Alabama Democratic Party 583,255 40.29% 1,405 0.10% 1,447,561 100% Republican Party (United States) Democratic Party (United States) Public Service Commissioner Republicans flipped both seats, defeating incumbent Democrats and regaining majority.Amy Jeff 2010-11-03 Public Service Commission: Twinkle Cavanaugh, Terry Dunn join GOP sweep https://www.al.com/live/2010/11/public_service_commission.html 2025-09-20 AL.com en Place 1 2010 Alabama Public Service Commission Place 1 election Alabama 2006 2014 Alabama elections#Place 1 2014 Twinkle Andress Cavanaugh cropped.jpg Twinkle Andress Cavanaugh Alabama Republican Party 819,652 56.41% 3x4.svg Jan Cook Alabama Democratic Party 632,023 43.49% Commissioner Jan Cook Alabama Democratic Party Twinkle Andress Cavanaugh Alabama Republican Party 2010 Alabama public service commission place 1 election results map by county.svg 250px County resultsCavanaugh: #e27f7f 50–60% #d75d5d 60–70% #d72f30 70–80%Cook: #7996e2 50–60% #6674de 60–70% #584CDE 70–80% #3933E5 80–90% Democratic nominee Jan Cook, incumbentWhite David 2010-10-24 Two Democrats on the Public Service Commission seek re-election against a former GOP official and a businessman https://www.al.com/spotnews/2010/10/two_democrats_on_the_public_se.html 2026-03-31 Al.com en Republican primary Candidates Stephen Evans, retirement plan adviserJohn A. MacDonald 2009-08-31 Updated: Political newcomer announces for Alabama Public Service Commission https://www.al.com/spotnews/2009/08/political_newcomer_announces_f.html 2026-03-31 Al.com Chip Beeker, former Greene County commission chairman Twinkle Andress Cavanaugh, former Alabama Republican Party chairwoman and Republican candidate for PSC President in 20082010-04-02 Twinkle Cavanaugh running for Alabama PSC again https://www.al.com/live/2010/04/twinkle_cavanaugh_running_for.html 2025-09-20 AL.com en First round endorsements Chip Beeker Organizations Alabama Republican Assembly First round results Republican primary results Twinkle Andress Cavanaugh Alabama Republican Party 199,543 49.38% Stephen Evans Alabama Republican Party 104,492 25.86% Chip Beeker Alabama Republican Party 100,070 24.76% 404,105 100% Runoff results Republican primary runoff results Twinkle Andress Cavanaugh Alabama Republican Party 253,165 61.75% Stephen Evans Alabama Republican Party 156,846 38.25% 410,011 100% General election Endorsements Jan Cook (D) Organizations Alabama Farmers Federation Alabama AFL-CIO Alabama New South Coalition Alabama State Employees Association Results 2010 Alabama Public Service Commission Place 1 election Twinkle Andress Cavanaugh Alabama Republican Party 819,652 56.41% Jan Cook (incumbent) Alabama Democratic Party 632,023 43.49% 1,491 0.10% 1,453,166 100% Republican Party (United States) Democratic Party (United States) Place 2 2010 Alabama Public Service Commission Place 2 election Alabama 2006 2014 Alabama elections#Place 2 2014 Commissioner Terry Dunn.jpg Terry Dunn Alabama Republican Party 785,305 54.96% 3x4.svg Susan Parker Alabama Democratic Party 642,579 44.98% Commissioner Susan Parker Alabama Democratic Party Terry Dunn Alabama Republican Party 2010 Alabama public service commission place 2 election results map by county.svg 250px County resultsDunn: #e27f7f 50–60% #d75d5d 60–70% #d72f30 70–80%Parker: #7996e2 50–60% #6674de 60–70% #584CDE 70–80% #3933E5 80–90% Democratic nominee Susan Parker, incumbent Republican primary Candidates Terry Dunn, general contractor2010-02-02 Republican Terry Dunn to run for PSC seat after leaving state treasurer race https://www.al.com/live/2010/02/republican_terry_dunn_to_run_f.html 2026-03-31 Al.com Chip Brown, real estate agentBeyerle Dana 2010-06-01 Dunn leading in Public Service Commission primary https://www.gadsdentimes.com/story/opinion/2010/06/01/dunn-leading-in-public-service-commission-primary/32158650007/ 2026-03-31 The Gadsden Times en-US Results 250px|thumb|Primary results by county Dunn: #E27F7F 50–60% #D75D5D 60–70% #D72F30 70–80% Brown: #5FD35F 50–60% #37C837 60–70% Republican primary results Terry Dunn Alabama Republican Party 186,628 51.60% Chip Brown Alabama Republican Party 175,060 48.40% 361,688 100% General election Endorsements Susan Parker (D) Organizations Alabama Farmers Federation Alabama AFL-CIO Alabama New South Coalition Alabama State Employees Association Terry Dunn (R) Individuals Karl Rove, political consultant and former White House Deputy Chief of Staff (2001–2007)2010-09-02 Karl Rove backs Terry Dunn for Alabama PSC https://www.annistonstar.com/news/karl-rove-backs-terry-dunn-for-alabama-psc/article_685c8048-556a-5810-9527-23f9ca0af414.html 2026-04-03 The Anniston Star en Results 2010 Alabama Public Service Commission Place 2 election Terry Dunn Alabama Republican Party 785,305 54.96% Susan Parker (incumbent) Alabama Democratic Party 642,579 44.98% 901 0.06% 1,428,785 100% Republican Party (United States) Democratic Party (United States) State Board of Education Republicans flipped one district. State Office District 2 Republican Party (US) Betty Peters 2 Republican Party (US) Betty Peters 108,974 60.9% Democratic Party (US) Betty Letlow 69,951 39.1% District 4 Democratic Party (US) Ethel Hall 2 Democratic Party (US) Yvette Richardson 96,175 63.8% Republican Party (US) Tom Dooley 54,427 36.1% District 6 Republican Party (US) David Byers 2 Republican Party (US) Charles Elliott 153,057 78.0% Democratic Party (US) Kimberly Harbin Drake 43,046 21.9% District 8 Democratic Party (US) Mary Jane Caylor 2 Republican Party (US) Mary Scott Hunter 122,547 63.0% Democratic Party (US) Mary Ruth Yates 71,796 36.9% State Legislature State Senate 2010 Alabama Senate election All 35 seats of the Alabama Senate were up for election in 2010. Prior to the election the Democrats held a 20–14 edge; after the election the GOP captured control 22–12 (one seat vacant). State House of Representatives 2010 Alabama State House of Representatives election All 105 seats in the Alabama House of Representatives were up for election in 2010. Prior to the election the Democrats had a 60–44 edge; after the election the GOP took control 62–42 (one seat vacant). State Supreme Court Three seats on the Supreme Court of Alabama were up for election in 2010.Alabama judicial elections, 2010 https://ballotpedia.org/Alabama_judicial_elections,_2010 2025-09-14 Ballotpedia en Associate Justice, Place 1 Incumbent Justice Patricia M. Smith chose not to seek re-election and retired at the end of her term.Beth Chapman 2011-01-08 Supreme Court Justice Smith to retire https://www.shelbycountyreporter.com/2011/01/08/supreme-court-justice-smith-to-retire/ 2025-09-22 Shelby County Reporter en Republican nominee Alisa Kelli Wise, Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals judgeKeaton Holli 2009-11-13 Supreme Court candidate Wise seeks local votes https://www.troymessenger.com/2009/11/13/supreme-court-candidate-wise-seeks-local-votes/ 2025-09-22 The Troy Messenger en Democratic nominee Rhonda Chambers, attorney from BirminghamShryock John 2010-05-19 Rhonda Chambers throws name into Supreme Court run https://www.wsfa.com/story/12504274/rhonda-chambers-throws-name-into-supreme-court-run 2025-09-22 WSFA en General election Endorsements Alisa Kelli Wise (R) Organizations Alabama Farmers Federation Alabama Retail Association Alabama State Employees Association Alabama Civil Justice Reform Committee2010-04-17 Business group endorses Eric Johnston for Alabama court https://www.al.com/live/2010/04/business_group_endorses_johnst.html 2026-04-05 Al.com en Newspapers The Birmingham News2010-10-26 OUR VIEW: Kelli Wise, Mike Bolin and Mac Parsons are the best choices for three spots on the state Supreme Court https://www.al.com/birmingham-news-commentary/2010/10/our_view_kelli_wise_mike_bolin.html 2026-04-05 Al.com en Rhonda Chambers (D) Organizations Alabama AFL-CIO Results 250px|thumb|Results by county Wise: #FFB2B2 40–50% #E27F7F 50–60% #D75D5D 60–70% #D72F30 70–80% #C21B18 80–90% Chambers: #7996E2 50–60% #6674DE 60–70% #584CDE 70–80% #3933E5 80–90% 2010 Alabama Supreme Court Associate Justice Place 1 election Alisa Kelli Wise Alabama Republican Party 912,463 62.87% Rhonda Chambers Alabama Democratic Party 537,670 37.05% 1,169 0.08% 1,451,302 100% Republican Party (United States) Associate Justice, Place 2 Incumbent Justice Michael F. Bolin chose to run for re-election.2009-12-07 Alabama Supreme Court Justice Mike Bolin starts re-election bid https://www.al.com/live/2009/12/alabama_supreme_court_justice.html 2025-09-22 Al.com en Republican primary Candidates Michael F. Bolin, incumbent Tracy Cary, attorney from DothanElofson Matt 2010-04-23 Tracy Cary announces run for supreme court justice https://dothaneagle.com/news/article_ea58c192-0549-5dd1-870a-ce0185f4a2a0.html 2025-09-22 Dothan Eagle en Primary endorsements Michael F. Bolin Organizations Alabama Farmers Federation Alabama Republican Assembly Alabama Civil Justice Reform Committee Primary results Republican primary results Michael F. Bolin (incumbent) Alabama Republican Party 288,371 69.44% Tracy Cary Alabama Republican Party 126,891 30.56% 415,262 100% Democratic nominee Tom Edwards, lawyer from MontgomeryAllen Beasley 2010-05-04 Tom Edwards Challenges Incumbent http://www.jerebeasleyreport.com/2010/05/tom-edwards-challenges-incumbent/ dead https://web.archive.org/web/20120601173626/http://www.jerebeasleyreport.com/2010/05/tom-edwards-challenges-incumbent/ 2012-06-01 2025-09-22 Jere Beasley Report General election Endorsements Michael F. Bolin (R) Organizations Alabama Retail Association Alabama State Employees Association Newspapers The Birmingham News Tom Edwards (D) Organizations Alabama AFL-CIO Alabama New South Coalition Results 250px|thumb|Results by county Bolin: #E27F7F 50–60% #D75D5D 60–70% #D72F30 70–80% #C21B18 80–90% Edwards: #7996E2 50–60% #6674DE 60–70% #584CDE 70–80% #3933E5 80–90% 2010 Alabama Supreme Court Associate Justice Place 2 election Michael F. Bolin (incumbent) Alabama Republican Party 907,234 62.73% Tom Edwards Alabama Democratic Party 537,966 37.20% 1,080 0.07% 1,446,280 100% Associate Justice, Place 3 Incumbent Justice Tom Parker chose to run for re-election.2009-07-26 Alabama Justice Patti Smith won't run again https://www.al.com/spotnews/2009/07/alabama_justice_patti_smith_wo.html 2026-04-05 Al.com en Republican primary Candidates Tom Parker, incumbent Eric Johnston, law practitioner from BirminghamMui Sarah 2010-05-07 Ala. Supreme Court Justice Suing Opponent in Primary https://www.abajournal.com/news/article/ala._supreme_court_justice_suing_opponent_in_primary 2026-04-03 ABA Journal James Houts, chief assistant district attorney for Autauga, Elmore and Chilton countiesKirby Brendan 2010-05-28 Supreme Court candidates clash over incumbent's productivity https://www.al.com/live/2010/05/supreme_court_candidates_clash.html 2026-04-03 Al.com en Primary endorsements Tom Parker Organizations Alabama Farmers Federation Eric Johnston Organizations Alabama Civil Justice Reform Committee Primary results Republican primary results Tom Parker (incumbent) Alabama Republican Party 239,458 60.24% Eric Johnston Alabama Republican Party 113,782 28.63% James Houts Alabama Republican Party 44,259 11.13% 397,499 100% Democratic nominee Mac Parsons, Jefferson County circuit judge2009-09-01 Rawls Phillip Jefferson judge to run for Alabama Supreme Court https://www.tuscaloosanews.com/story/news/2009/09/01/jefferson-judge-to-run-for-alabama-supreme-court/27915338007/ 2026-04-05 The Tuscaloosa News en-US General election Endorsements Mac Parsons (D) Organizations Alabama AFL-CIO Alabama State Employees Association Newspapers The Birmingham News Results 250px|thumb|Results by county Parker: #E27F7F 50–60% #D75D5D 60–70% #D72F30 70–80% Parsons: #7996E2 50–60% #6674DE 60–70% #584CDE 70–80% #3933E5 80–90% 2010 Alabama Supreme Court Associate Justice Place 3 election Tom Parker (incumbent) Alabama Republican Party 849,323 58.89% Mac Parsons Alabama Democratic Party 591,678 41.03% 1,155 0.08% 1,442,156 100% State Appellate Court Two seats from the state appellate courts in Alabama were up for election, with one of them being contested. Court of Civil Appeals Republican nominee Tommy Bryan, incumbentSayre Katherine 2010-10-24 Bryan, Paseur state their cases for Civil Appeals judge race https://www.al.com/live/2010/10/bryan_paseur_state_their_cases.html 2025-09-23 AL.com en Democratic nominee Deborah Paseur, former Lauderdale County district judgeGoens Mike 2010-04-05 Paseur making run for office https://www.timesdaily.com/archives/paseur-making-run-for-office/article_d91f7f6e-1720-51a4-a5a8-b084c99fd367.html 2026-04-05 TimesDaily en General election Endorsements Tommy Bryan (R) Organizations Alabama Farmers Federation Alabama Retail Association Alabama State Employees Association Deborah Paseur (D) Organizations Alabama AFL-CIO Results 250px|thumb|Results by county Bryan: #E27F7F 50–60% #D75D5D 60–70% #D72F30 70–80% #C21B18 80–90% Paseur: #7996E2 50–60% #6674DE 60–70% #584CDE 70–80% #3933E5 80–90% 2010 Alabama Court of Civil Appeals election Tommy Bryan (incumbent) Alabama Republican Party 843,709 58.69% Deborah Paseur Alabama Democratic Party 592,930 41.24% 963 0.07% 1,437,602 100% Ballot measures Five statewide measures were on the ballot in Alabama - one in June and four in November. All five of them were rejected by voters.Alabama 2010 ballot measures https://ballotpedia.org/Alabama_2010_ballot_measures 2025-09-14 Ballotpedia en +2010 Alabama ballot measuresNameDescriptionVotesTypeYes%No%Amendment 1 (June)Enacts legislation to assess the propane gas industry for financial promotion programs.Alabama Propane Gas Promotion Programs Amendment (June 2010) https://ballotpedia.org/Alabama_Propane_Gas_Promotion_Programs_Amendment_(June_2010) 2025-09-25 Ballotpedia en272,45740.03 408,266 59.97 Legislatively referred constitutional amendmentAmendment 1 (November)Changes the Alabama Constitution to state that any prohibition against collections of any new taxes levied apply only to ad valorem taxes levied under the provisions of Amendment 778, enacted in 2006.Alabama Ad Valorem Tax Amendment, Amendment 1 (2010) https://ballotpedia.org/Alabama_Ad_Valorem_Tax_Amendment,_Amendment_1_(2010) 2025-09-25 Ballotpedia en502,72645.15 610,643 54.85Amendment 2Provides that special county educational taxes be levied by a majority vote instead of a three-fifths vote.Alabama Special County Educational Tax Amendment, Amendment 2 (2010) https://ballotpedia.org/Alabama_Special_County_Educational_Tax_Amendment,_Amendment_2_(2010) 2025-09-25 Ballotpedia en552,52547.68 606,357 52.32Amendment 3Calls for a ten-year road and bridge construction program to be funded by appropriations from the Alabama Trust Fund.Alabama Ten Year Road and Bridge Construction Program, Amendment 3 (2010) https://ballotpedia.org/Alabama_Ten_Year_Road_and_Bridge_Construction_Program,_Amendment_3_(2010) 2025-09-25 Ballotpedia en530,01743.01 702,340 56.99Amendment 4Settles a local sales tax dispute in Blount County.Alabama City/County Tax Amendment, Amendment 4 (2010) https://ballotpedia.org/Alabama_City/County_Tax_Amendment,_Amendment_4_(2010) 2025-09-25 Ballotpedia en468,16449.64 474,867 50.36Source: Alabama Secretary of State2010-06-23 Certification of Results – Proposed Constitutional Amendments https://www.sos.alabama.gov/sites/default/files/voter-pdfs/2010/OfficialResults-CA-2010-06-01.pdf 2025-09-14 sos.alabama.gov left 4 Results by county 2010 Alabama June Amendment 1 results map by county.svg 220 Amendment 1 (June) results by countyYes: #B6C8D9 50–60% #7D9CBB 60–70% #47729E 70–80%No: #DEDEBD 50–60% #BCBC83 60–70% #8B8B54 70–80% 2010 Alabama Amendment 1 results map by county.svg 220 Amendment 1 (November) results by countyYes: #B6C8D9 50–60% #7D9CBB 60–70% #47729E 70–80%No: #DEDEBD 50–60% #BCBC83 60–70% #8B8B54 70–80% 2010 Alabama Amendment 2 results map by county.svg 220 Amendment 2 results by countyYes: #B6C8D9 50–60% #7D9CBB 60–70% #47729E 70–80%No: #DEDEBD 50–60% #BCBC83 60–70% #8B8B54 70–80% 2010 Alabama Amendment 3 results map by county.svg 220 Amendment 3 results by countyYes: #B6C8D9 50–60% #7D9CBB 60–70% #47729E 70–80%No: #DEDEBD 50–60% #BCBC83 60–70% #8B8B54 70–80% 2010 Alabama Amendment 4 results map by county.svg 220 Amendment 4 results by countyYes: #B6C8D9 50–60% #7D9CBB 60–70% #47729E 70–80%No: #DEDEBD 50–60% #BCBC83 60–70%Tie: #EBEEED 50% References Primary election results from AL.com Runoff election results from MSNBC External links Elections from the Alabama Secretary of State Candidates for Alabama State Offices at Project Vote Smart Alabama Candidate List at Imagine Election - Search for candidates by address or zip code Alabama Polls at Pollster.com Finance 2010 House and Senate Campaign Finance for Alabama at the Federal Election Commission Alabama Congressional Races in 2010 campaign finance data from OpenSecrets Alabama 2010 campaign finance data from Follow the Money Media Alabama and National Elections at AL.com Alabama