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| Census Topic | Value |
|---|---|
| Population | 50,331 |
| Gender |
46.8% Male 53.2% Female |
| Race |
78.9% White 11.8% Black 3.5% Asian 0.2% Native American 0% Pacific Islander |
| Ethnicity | 3.2% Hispanic |
| Median household income | $109,750 |
| High school graduation rate | 98.1% |
| College graduation rate | 71% |
Alabama House of Representatives District 46 is represented by David Faulkner (R).
As of the 2020 Census, Alabama state representatives represented an average of 47,850 residents. After the 2010 Census, each member represented 45,521 residents.
Elected officials are not subjected to term limits and Alabama House members are one of only five lower house officials in the United States that are elected every four years. Alabama's state representatives assume office the day following their election.[1][2]
Members of the House must be 21 at the time of their election, must be citizens and residents of the State of Alabama for at least 3 years and residents of their district at least one year prior to election.[2]
| State legislators | |
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| Salary | Per diem |
| $51,734/year | For overnight stays: $85/day. For two or more days with overnight stays: $100/day. |
If there is a vacancy in the Alabama State Legislature, a special election must generally be conducted in order to fill the vacant seat. In the event that a vacancy occurs on or after October 1 in the year of a regular election, the seat will remain vacant until filled at the regular election. Otherwise, the governor must call for a special election if the vacancy happens before the next scheduled general election and the Legislature is in session.[3][4] The governor has all discretion in setting the date of the election along with the nominating deadlines.[4]
See sources: Alabama Code § 17-15-1
The map below shows this district's current boundaries, not those enacted as part of the 2020 redistricting cycle.
Alabama enacted state legislative maps for the state Senate and House of Representatives on Nov. 4, 2021, after Gov. Kay Ivey (R) signed the proposals into law.[5] Senators approved the Senate map on Nov. 1 with a 25-7 vote.[6] Representatives approved the Senate map on Nov. 3 with a 76-26 vote.[5] For the House proposal, representatives voted 68-35 in favor on Nov. 1 and senators followed on Nov. 3 with a 22-7 vote.[7] These maps take effect for Alabama's 2022 legislative elections.
How does redistricting in Alabama work? The Alabama State Legislature is responsible for drawing both congressional and state legislative district lines. Both chambers of the state legislature must approve a single redistricting plan. State legislative district lines must be approved in the first legislative session following the United States Census. There is no statutory deadline for congressional redistricting. The governor may veto the lines drawn by the state legislature.[8]
The Alabama Constitution requires that state legislative district lines be contiguous. In addition, the state constitution mandates that state Senate districts "follow county lines except where necessary to comply with other legal requirements."[8]
In 2000, according to All About Redistricting, the legislative committee charged with redistricting "adopted guidelines ... asking that [congressional] districts be contiguous, reasonably compact, follow county lines where possible, and maintain communities of interest to the extent feasible." In addition, the committee agreed to "attempt to avoid contests between incumbents." Similar guidelines apply to state legislative redistricting. At its discretion, the state legislature may change these guidelines, which are non-binding.[8]
The candidate list in this election may not be complete.
Incumbent David Faulkner is running in the general election for Alabama House of Representatives District 46 on November 8, 2022.
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The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent David Faulkner advanced from the Republican primary for Alabama House of Representatives District 46.
Incumbent David Faulkner defeated Felicia Stewart in the general election for Alabama House of Representatives District 46 on November 6, 2018.
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David Faulkner (R) |
61.2
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13,341 |
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Felicia Stewart (D)
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38.8
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8,445 | |
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0.0
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4 | ||
| Total votes: 21,790 (100.00% precincts reporting) |
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Felicia Stewart advanced from the Democratic primary for Alabama House of Representatives District 46 on June 5, 2018.
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Incumbent David Faulkner advanced from the Republican primary for Alabama House of Representatives District 46 on June 5, 2018.
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Elections for the Alabama House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election took place on June 3, 2014; a runoff election took place where necessary on July 15, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was February 7, 2014. Pamela Blackmore-Jenkins, Steve French, Justin Barkley, and David Faulkner faced off in the Republican primary. Because no candidate received more than 50 percent of the vote, the top two vote-getters - French and Faulkner - were scheduled to meet in a runoff election. French withdrew from the runoff race on June 12, 2014, leaving Faulkner unopposed.[9] Faulkner was unchallenged in the general election.[10][11][12][13]
Elections for the office of Alabama House of Representatives consisted of a primary election on June 1, 2010, and a general election on November 2, 2010. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was April 2, 2010. Incumbent Paul DeMarco won the general election unopposed after facing no opposition in the June 1 Republican primary.[14][15][16]
From 2002 to 2018, candidates for Alabama House of Representatives District 46 raised a total of $1,034,625. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $86,219 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money
| Campaign contributions, Alabama House of Representatives District 46 | |||
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| Year | Amount | Candidates | Average |
| 2018 | $131,795 | 1 | $131,795 |
| 2014 | $431,686 | 4 | $107,922 |
| 2012 | $7,273 | 1 | $7,273 |
| 2010 | $136,865 | 1 | $136,865 |
| 2008 | $6,973 | 1 | $6,973 |
| 2006 | $171,540 | 1 | $171,540 |
| 2002 | $148,493 | 3 | $49,498 |
| Total | $1,034,625 | 12 | $86,219 |
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