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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.
Following the general election, there was no change to the majority control of the Alabama House of Representatives, which was held by the Republican Party. Republicans further solidified their majority by picking up six more seats, rising from 66 to 72; Democratic seats dropped from 37 to 33. In addition to the gains from seats held by Democrats, the Republicans also picked up Independent Richard Laird's seat in the defeat of Democrat Josh Burns and Independent Guy Kelly by Republican Bob Fincher.
Incumbents retiring[edit]
A total of 16 incumbents did not run for re-election in 2014. Those incumbents were:
Majority control[edit]
- See also: Partisan composition of state senates
Heading into the November 4 election, the Republican Party held the majority in the Alabama House of Representatives:
Alabama House of Representatives
|
Party
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As of November 3, 2014
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After November 4, 2014
|
|
Democratic Party
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37
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33
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Republican Party
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66
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72
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Independent
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1
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0
|
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Vacancy
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1
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0
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Total
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105
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105
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Qualifications[edit]
Members of the House must be 21 at the time of their election, and must have been citizens of Alabama for three years, having lived in their respective districts for at least one year immediately preceding their election.[1]
Competitiveness[edit]
Candidates unopposed by a major party[edit]
In 65 of the 105 districts up for election in 2014, there was only one major party candidate running for election. A total of 18 Democrats and 47 Republicans were guaranteed election barring unforeseen circumstances.
Two major party candidates faced off in the general election in 40 of the 105 districts up for election.
Primary challenges[edit]
A total of 31 incumbents faced primary competition on June 3. 16 incumbents did not seek re-election in 2014 and another 58 incumbents advanced past the primary without opposition. The state representatives that faced primary competition included:
Retiring incumbents[edit]
16 incumbent representatives did not run for re-election, while 89 (84.8%) ran for re-election. A list of those incumbents, four Democrats, eleven Republicans and one Independent, can be found above.
List of candidates[edit]
- June 3 Democratic primary candidates:
- Greg Burdine a - Incumbent Burdine first assumed office in 2010.
- June 3 Republican primary candidates:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Greg Burdine: 4,652
- Phillip Pettus: 4,933
- June 3 Democratic primary candidates:
- June 3 Republican primary candidates:
- Lynn Greer a - Incumbent Greer first assumed office in 2010.
November 4 General election candidates:
- Andrew "Andy" Betterton: 5,224
- Lynn Greer: 8,561
- June 3 Democratic primary candidates:
- Marcel Black a - Incumbent Black first assumed office in 1990.
- June 3 Republican primary candidates:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Marcel Black: 7,993
- Fred Joly: 5,357
- June 3 Democratic primary candidates:
- June 3 Republican primary candidates:
- Micky Hammon a - Incumbent Hammon first assumed office in 2002.
November 4 General election candidates:
- Micky Hammon: 8,473
- June 3 Democratic primary candidates:
- June 3 Republican primary candidates:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Henry A. White: 5,520
- Dan Williams: 7,132
- June 3 Democratic primary candidates:
- June 3 Republican primary candidates:
- Phil Williams a - Incumbent Williams first assumed office in 2009.
November 4 General election candidates:
- Phil Williams: 8,323
- June 3 Democratic primary candidates:
- June 3 Republican primary candidates:
- Ken Johnson a - Incumbent Johnson first assumed office in 2010.
November 4 General election candidates:
- Jody Letson: 5,553
- Ken Johnson: 6,072
- June 3 Democratic primary candidates:
- June 3 Republican primary candidates:
- Terri Collins a - Incumbent Collins first assumed office in 2010.
November 4 General election candidates:
- Rex Cheatham: 4,195
- Terri Collins: 6,270
- June 3 Democratic primary candidates:
- June 3 Republican primary candidates:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Ed Henry: 9,624
- June 3 Democratic primary candidates:
- June 3 Republican primary candidates:
- Mike Ball a - Incumbent Ball first assumed office in 2002.
November 4 General election candidates:
- Mike Ball: 8,667
- June 3 Democratic primary candidates:
- June 3 Republican primary candidates:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Randall Shedd: 8,941
- June 3 Democratic primary candidates:
- June 3 Republican primary candidates:
- July 15 Republican primary runoff candidates:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Corey Harbison: 9,455
- June 3 Democratic primary candidates:
- June 3 Republican primary candidates:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Connie Cooner Rowe: 9,482
- June 3 Democratic primary candidates:
- June 3 Republican primary candidates:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Tim Wadsworth: 9,255
- June 3 Democratic primary candidates:
- June 3 Republican primary candidates:
- Allen Farley a - Incumbent Farley first assumed office in 2010.
November 4 General election candidates:
- Allen Farley: 10,178
- June 3 Democratic primary candidates:
- June 3 Republican primary candidates:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Daniel H. Boman: 3,430
- Kyle South: 10,467
- June 3 Democratic primary candidates:
- June 3 Republican primary candidates:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Don Barnwell: 4,027
- Mike Millican: 7,854
- June 3 Democratic primary candidates:
- June 3 Republican primary candidates:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Johnny Mack Morrow: 6,700
- Gerry Wallace: 4,559
- June 3 Democratic primary candidates:
- Laura Hall a - Incumbent Hall first assumed office in 1992.
- June 3 Republican primary candidates:
- Independent candidates:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Laura Hall: 7,615
- A.J. Smith: 1,557
- June 3 Democratic primary candidates:
- June 3 Republican primary candidates:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Howard Sanderford: 12,876
- June 3 Democratic primary candidates:
- June 3 Republican primary candidates:
- Jim Patterson a - Incumbent Patterson first assumed office in 2010.
November 4 General election candidates:
- C. Terry Jones: 4,558
- Jim Patterson: 9,428
- June 3 Democratic primary candidates:
- June 3 Republican primary candidates:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Dennis W. Stephens: 2,998
- Ritchie Whorton: 8,688
- June 3 Democratic primary candidates:
- June 3 Republican primary candidates:
November 4 General election candidates:
- John Robinson: 3,539
- James T. (Tommy) Hanes, Jr.: 5,493
Note: Incumbent Todd Greeson (R) did not run for re-election.
- June 3 Democratic primary candidates:
- June 3 Republican primary candidates:
November 4 General election candidates:
- David Beddingfield: 4,338
- Nathaniel Ledbetter: 6,877
- June 3 Democratic primary candidates:
- June 3 Republican primary candidates:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Mac McCutcheon: 10,432
- June 3 Democratic primary candidates:
- June 3 Republican primary candidates:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Kerry Rich: 5,679
Note: Incumbent Wes Long (R) did not run for re-election.
- June 3 Democratic primary candidates:
- June 3 Republican primary candidates:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Jeff McLaughlin: 4,959
- Will Ainsworth: 7,355
- June 3 Democratic primary candidates:
- Craig Ford a - Incumbent Ford first assumed office in 2000.
- June 3 Republican primary candidates:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Craig Ford: 6,827
- Doug Sherrod: 3,704
- June 3 Democratic primary candidates:
- June 3 Republican primary candidates:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Michael J. Gladden: 3,948
- Becky Nordgren: 6,957
- June 3 Democratic primary candidates:
- June 3 Republican primary candidates:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Mack N. Butler: 9,360
- June 3 Democratic primary candidates:
- June 3 Republican primary candidates:
- Mike Holmes a - Incumbent Holmes first assumed office in 2014.
November 4 General election candidates:
- Mike Holmes: 10,944
- June 3 Democratic primary candidates:
- June 3 Republican primary candidates:
- Independent candidates:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Barbara Bigsby Boyd: 6,099
- Angela Fears: 1,812
- June 3 Democratic primary candidates:
- June 3 Republican primary candidates:
- Ron Johnson a - Incumbent Johnson first assumed office in 1978.
November 4 General election candidates:
- Anthony Zachero: 2,748
- Ron Johnson: 8,343
- June 3 Democratic primary candidates:
- June 3 Republican primary candidates:
November 4 General election candidates:
- David Standridge: 9,468
- June 3 Democratic primary candidates:
Note: Stephanie Engle withdrew before the primary.
- June 3 Republican primary candidates:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Steve Hurst: 9,220
- June 3 Democratic primary candidates:
- June 3 Republican primary candidates:
- Randy Wood a - Incumbent Wood first assumed office in 2002.
November 4 General election candidates:
- Randy Wood: 9,023
Note: Incumbent Richard Laird (I) did not run for re-election.
- June 3 Democratic primary candidates:
- June 3 Republican primary candidates:
- Independent candidates:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Josh Burns: 5,518
- Bob Fincher: 5,949
- Guy Kelly: 531
Note: Incumbent DuWayne Bridges (R) did not run for re-election.
- June 3 Democratic primary candidates:
- June 3 Republican primary candidates:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Isaac Whorton: 7,279
- June 3 Democratic primary candidates:
- June 3 Republican primary candidates:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Richard Lindsey: 6,550
- Heath Jones: 4,692
- June 3 Democratic primary candidates:
- June 3 Republican primary candidates:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Ted Copland: 3,035
- Koven L. (K.L.) Brown: 7,452
- June 3 Democratic primary candidates:
- June 3 Republican primary candidates:
- Mike Hill a - Incumbent Hill first assumed office in 1986.
November 4 General election candidates:
- Mike Hill: 9,223
- June 3 Democratic primary candidates:
- June 3 Republican primary candidates:
November 4 General election candidates:
- James M. (Jimmy) Martin: 9,416
Note: Incumbent Mary Sue McClurkin (R) did not run for re-election.
- June 3 Democratic primary candidates:
- June 3 Republican primary candidates:
- July 15 Republican primary runoff candidates:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Arnold Mooney: 11,492
Note: Incumbent Arthur Payne (R) did not run for re-election.
- June 3 Democratic primary candidates:
- June 3 Republican primary candidates:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Danny Garrett: 10,360
- June 3 Democratic primary candidates:
- June 3 Republican primary candidates:
- Dickie Drake a - Incumbent Drake first assumed office in 2011.
November 4 General election candidates:
- Dickie Drake: 9,609
Note: Incumbent Paul DeMarco (R) did not run for re-election.
- June 3 Democratic primary candidates:
- June 3 Republican primary candidates:
- July 15 Republican primary runoff candidates:
Note: Steve French withdrew on June 12, 2014.[2]
November 4 General election candidates:
- David Faulkner: 10,778
- June 3 Democratic primary candidates:
- June 3 Republican primary candidates:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Salvatore Bambinelli: 2,642
- Jack Williams: 7,073
- June 3 Democratic primary candidates:
- June 3 Republican primary candidates:
- Jim Carns a - Incumbent Carns first assumed office 2011.
November 4 General election candidates:
- Jim Carns: 11,450
- June 3 Democratic primary candidates:
- June 3 Republican primary candidates:
- April Weaver a - Incumbent Weaver first assumed office in 2010.
November 4 General election candidates:
- April Weaver: 7,755
Note: Incumbent Jim McClendon (R) did not run for re-election.
- June 3 Democratic primary candidates:
- June 3 Republican primary candidates:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Jim Hill: 9,201
- June 3 Democratic primary candidates:
- June 3 Republican primary candidates:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Allen Treadaway: 10,746
- June 3 Democratic primary candidates:
- June 3 Republican primary candidates:
November 4 General election candidates:
- John W. Rogers, Jr.: 7,305
- Phillip Bahakel: 2,207
Note: Incumbent Anthony "Alann" Johnson (D) did not run for re-election.
- June 3 Democratic primary candidates:
- June 3 Republican primary candidates:
Note: Elbert Peters (R) withdrew on April 1, 2014, after realizing he did not live in the district.[3]
November 4 General election candidates:
- Anthony Daniels: 4,166
- Christopher Horn: 1,190
- June 3 Democratic primary candidates:
- June 3 Republican primary candidates:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Patricia Todd: 7,601
- June 3 Democratic primary candidates:
- June 3 Republican primary candidates:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Roderick "Rod" Scott: 8,453
- June 3 Democratic primary candidates:
- June 3 Republican primary candidates:
- Independent candidates:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Louise Alexander: 7,960
- Darius Foster: 3,680
- Rickey Levins: 406
- June 3 Democratic primary candidates:
- June 3 Republican primary candidates:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Merika Coleman: 10,184
- June 3 Democratic primary candidates:
- June 3 Republican primary candidates:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Oliver Robinson: 8,287
- June 3 Democratic primary candidates:
- June 3 Republican primary candidates:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Mary Moore: 7,949
- June 3 Democratic primary candidates:
- June 3 Republican primary candidates:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Juandalynn "LeLe" Givan: 9,584
- June 3 Democratic primary candidates:
- June 3 Republican primary candidates:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Alan Harper: 9,010
Note: Incumbent John Merrill (R) did not run for re-election.
- June 3 Democratic primary candidates:
- June 3 Republican primary candidates:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Rich Wingo: 8,416
- June 3 Democratic primary candidates:
- June 3 Republican primary candidates:
- Bill Poole a - Incumbent Poole first assumed office in 2010.
November 4 General election candidates:
- Bill Poole: 6,249
- June 3 Democratic primary candidates:
- June 3 Republican primary candidates:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Harry Shiver: 8,781
- June 3 Democratic primary candidates:
- Elaine Beech a - Incumbent Beech first assumed office in 2009.
- June 3 Republican primary candidates:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Elaine Beech: 8,469
- June 3 Democratic primary candidates:
- June 3 Republican primary candidates:
- Alan Baker a - Incumbent Baker first assumed office in 2006.
November 4 General election candidates:
- Alan Baker: 7,510
- June 3 Democratic primary candidates:
- June 3 Republican primary candidates:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Darrio Melton: 9,836
- June 3 Democratic primary candidates:
- June 3 Republican primary candidates:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Thomas E. "Action" Jackson: 8,998
Note: Incumbent David Colston (D) did not run for re-election.
- June 3 Democratic primary candidates:
- June 3 Republican primary candidates:
- Independence Party candidates:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Kelvin J. Lawrence: 9,396
- Loretta G. Grant: 4,340
- Cedric Coley: 425
- June 3 Democratic primary candidates:
- June 3 Republican primary candidates:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Christopher John England: 6,799
- June 3 Democratic primary candidates:
- June 3 Republican primary candidates:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Artis "A.J." McCampbell: 9,942
- June 3 Democratic primary candidates:
- July 15 Democratic primary runoff candidates:
- June 3 Republican primary candidates:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Ralph A. Howard: 10,435
Note: Incumbent Joseph Lister Hubbard (D) did not run for re-election.
- June 3 Democratic primary candidates:
- June 3 Republican primary candidates:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Matt Fridy: 9,183
- June 3 Democratic primary candidates:
- June 3 Republican primary candidates:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Zack Buckner: 3,621
- Dimitri Polizos: 9,481
Note: Incumbent Greg Wren (R) did not run for re-election.
- June 3 Democratic primary candidates:
Note: Therese Ford withdrew before the primary.
- June 3 Republican primary candidates:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Reed Ingram: 8,338
- June 3 Democratic primary candidates:
Note: Maurice Rollins withdrew before the primary.
- June 3 Republican primary candidates:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Thad McClammy: 8,342
- June 3 Democratic primary candidates:
- John Knight a - Incumbent Knight first assumed office in 1992.
- June 3 Republican primary candidates:
November 4 General election candidates:
- John Knight: 6,891
- David Grimes: 3,775
- June 3 Democratic primary candidates:
- Alvin Holmes a - Incumbent Holmes first assumed office in 1974.
- June 3 Republican primary candidates:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Alvin Holmes: 6,998
- Tijuana Adetunji: 2,637
- June 3 Democratic primary candidates:
- June 3 Republican primary candidates:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Shirley Scott-Harris: 3,535
- Mike Hubbard: 5,136
- June 3 Democratic primary candidates:
- June 3 Republican primary candidates:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Tillman Pugh: 2,241
- Lesley Vance: 4,702
- June 3 Democratic primary candidates:
- June 3 Republican primary candidates:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Dylan V. Oliver: 4,352
- Mark M. Tuggle: 9,119
- June 3 Democratic primary candidates:
- June 3 Republican primary candidates:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Pebblin W. Warren: 8,455
- June 3 Democratic primary candidates:
- June 3 Republican primary candidates:
November 4 General election candidates:
- George "Tootie" Bandy: 5,257
- Gary Head: 2,752
- June 3 Democratic primary candidates:
- Berry Forte a - Incumbent Forte first assumed office in 2010.
- June 3 Republican primary candidates:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Berry Forte: 7,365
- Jerry A. McGilvray: 4,316
- June 3 Democratic primary candidates:
- June 3 Republican primary candidates:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Dexter Grimsley: 5,777
- Bobby Lewis: 3,405
- June 3 Democratic primary candidates:
- June 3 Republican primary candidates:
- Paul Lee a - Incumbent Lee first assumed office in 2010.
November 4 General election candidates:
- Paul Lee: 9,253
- June 3 Democratic primary candidates:
- June 3 Republican primary candidates:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Donnie Chesteen: 10,404
- June 3 Democratic primary candidates:
- June 3 Republican primary candidates:
- Paul Beckman a - Incumbent Beckman first assumed office in 2010.
November 4 General election candidates:
- Paul Beckman: 8,215
- June 3 Democratic primary candidates:
- June 3 Republican primary candidates:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Joel Lee Williams: 5,436
- Alan C. Boothe: 5,520
- June 3 Democratic primary candidates:
- June 3 Republican primary candidates:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Walton Hickman: 5,894
- Chris Sells: 7,722
- June 3 Democratic primary candidates:
- June 3 Republican primary candidates:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Barry Moore: 7,484
- June 3 Democratic primary candidates:
- June 3 Republican primary candidates:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Mike Jones, Jr.: 7,673
- June 3 Democratic primary candidates:
- June 3 Republican primary candidates:
- Steve Clouse a - Incumbent Clouse first assumed office in 2010.
November 4 General election candidates:
- Jennifer Marsden: 2,773
- Steve Clouse: 9,139
- June 3 Democratic primary candidates:
- June 3 Republican primary candidates:
- Joe Faust a - Incumbent Faust first assumed office in 2004.
November 4 General election candidates:
- Joe Faust: 10,738
- June 3 Democratic primary candidates:
- June 3 Republican primary candidates:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Steve McMillan: 10,336
- June 3 Democratic primary candidates:
- June 3 Republican primary candidates:
- Randy Davis a - Incumbent Davis first assumed office in 2002.
November 4 General election candidates:
- Randy Davis: 10,007
- June 3 Democratic primary candidates:
- June 3 Republican primary candidates:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Adline C. Clarke: 6,168
- June 3 Democratic primary candidates:
Note: Darren L. Flott withdrew before the primary.
- June 3 Republican primary candidates:
- Independent candidates:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Napoleon Bracy, Jr.: 6,134
- Wayne E. Biggs: 3,276
- Darren Flott: 1,021
- June 3 Democratic primary candidates:
- June 3 Republican primary candidates:
November 4 General election candidates:
- James Buskey: 7,586
- June 3 Democratic primary candidates:
- June 3 Republican primary candidates:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Victor Gaston: 7,878
Note: Incumbent Jamie Ison (R) did not run for re-election.
- June 3 Democratic primary candidates:
- June 3 Republican primary candidates:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Chris Pringle: 7,382
Note: Incumbent Chad Fincher (R) did not run for re-election.
- June 3 Democratic primary candidates:
- June 3 Republican primary candidates:
Note: Chris McNeil withdrew before the primary.
November 4 General election candidates:
- Jack Williams: 6,688
Note: Incumbent Joseph C. Mitchell (D) did not run for re-election.
- June 3 Democratic primary candidates:
- June 3 Republican primary candidates:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Barbara Drummond: 5,608
- Ralph Carmichael: 2,065
- June 3 Democratic primary candidates:
- June 3 Republican primary candidates:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Margie Wilcox: 7,745
- June 3 Democratic primary candidates:
- June 3 Republican primary candidates:
November 4 General election candidates:
- David Sessions: 6,227
See also[edit]
External links[edit]
Leadership
Speaker of the House:Mac McCutcheon
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