# 2008 United States House of Representatives elections in Alabama

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The 2008 United States House of Representatives elections in Alabama were held on November 4, 2008, to determine the representation of the state of Alabama in the United States House of Representatives, coinciding with the presidential and senatorial elections. Representatives are elected for two-year terms; those elected served in the 111th Congress from January 3, 2009, until January 3, 2011.
Alabama has seven seats in the House, apportioned according to the 2000 United States census. Its 2007–2008 congressional delegation consisted of five Republicans and two Democrats. It is now four Republicans and three Democrats. District 2 changed party (from open Republican to Democratic).

## Overview

Popular vote
Republican
60.42%
Democratic
38.72%
Other
1.31% :
House seats
Republican
57.14%
Democratic
42.86% :

### By district

Results of the 2008 United States House of Representatives elections in Alabama by district:
| District | Republican | Republican | Democratic | Democratic | Others (write-in) | Others (write-in) | Total | Total | Result |
| District | Votes | % | Votes | % | Votes | % | Votes | % | Result |
| District 1 | 210,660 | 98.27% | 0 | 0 | 3,707 | 1.73% | 214,367 | 100.0% | Republican hold |
| District 2 | 142,578 | 49.61% | 144,368 | 50.23% | 448 | 0.16% | 287,394 | 100.0% | Democratic gain |
| District 3 | 150,819 | 53.39% | 131,299 | 46.48% | 367 | 0.13% | 282,485 | 100.0% | Republican hold |
| District 4 | 196,741 | 74.76% | 66,077 | 25.11% | 349 | 0.13% | 263,167 | 100.0% | Republican hold |
| District 5 | 147,314 | 47.94% | 158,324 | 51.52% | 1,644 | 0.54% | 307,282 | 100.0% | Democratic hold |
| District 6 | 280,902 | 97.80% | 0 | 0.00% | 6,335 | 2.21% | 287,237 | 100.0% | Republican hold |
| District 7 | 0 | 0.00% | 228,518 | 98.63% | 3,183 | 1.37% | 231,701 | 100.0% | Democratic hold |
| Total | 1,120,903 | 60.42% | 718,367 | 38.72% | 16,033 | 0.86% | 1,855,303 | 100.0% | |

## District 1

The 1st district was based in the Gold Coast of Alabama, including Mobile, Saraland, Bay Minette, Foley, Chatom, and Monroe. The district included all of Mobile, Baldwin, Escambia, Washington, Monroe, and parts of Clarke County. Due to redistricting, the district lost territory in portions of Clarke County to the 7th district, but gained portions of Monroe County, now having the entire county in the 1st district. The 1st district has a PVI of R+16 but voted for John McCain by 22 points in the concurring presidential election. The incumbent was Republican Jo Bonner, who was reelected with 68.10% of the vote in 2006.
The Democratic and Republican primaries were not contested, with incumbent representative Jo Bonner winning the Republican party and Thomas Fuller winning the Democratic primary. However, Fuller withdrew from the race on June 12, 2008, stating he was unable to wage a creditable campaign in the district.

### Republican nominee

* Jo Bonner, incumbent U.S. representative since 2003

### Democratic nominee

* Thomas Fuller, Chair of the Washington County Executive Committee (withdrawn)

### General election
#### Predictions

| Source | Ranking | As of |
| The Cook Political Report | Safe R | November 4, 2008 |
| Inside Elections | Safe R | November 2, 2008 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball | Safe R | November 3, 2008 |
| RCP | Safe R | November 4, 2008 |

#### Results

Alabama's 1st congressional district, 2008 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Jo Bonner (incumbent) | 210,660 | 98.27% |
| | Write-in | Write-in | 3,707 | 1.73% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 214,367 | 100% |

## District 2

This district covered southeastern Alabama, including Dothan and Montgomery. CQ Politics forecasted the race as 'No Clear Favorite'. The Rothenberg Political Report rated it 'Pure Toss-Up'. The Cook Political Report ranked it 'Republican Toss Up'.
Republican Terry Everett, who had represented the district since 1993, decided to retire. Montgomery Mayor Bobby Bright won the Democratic primary. State Representative Jay Love won the Republican run-off election on July 15 against State Senator Harri Anne Smith (campaign website). George W. Bush won 67% in 2004 here. Bright won 50% of the vote to Love's 49%.
* Bobby Bright (D) (campaign website)
* Jay Love (R) (campaign website)
* 2nd district race ranking and background from CQ Politics
* Alabama District 2 race from OurCampaigns.org
* Campaign contributions from OpenSecrets
* Love (R) vs Bright (D) graph of collected poll results from Pollster.com
Alabama's 2nd congressional district election, 2008 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Bobby Bright | 144,368 | 50.23% |
| | Republican | Jay Love | 142,578 | 49.61% |
| | Independent | Write-in candidates | 448 | 0.16% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 287,394 | 100.00% |
| | Democratic gain from Republican | Democratic gain from Republican | Democratic gain from Republican | Democratic gain from Republican |

## District 3

Incumbent Republican Representative Mike Rogers won re-election with 54% of the vote. He defeated Democrat Joshua Segall by 8.19%.
Alabama's 3rd congressional district election, 2008 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Mike Rogers (incumbent) | 142,708 | 54.03% |
| | Democratic | Joshua Segall | 121,080 | 45.84% |
| | Independent | Write-in candidates | 332 | 0.13% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 264,120 | 100.00% |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

## District 4

Incumbent Republican Representative Robert Aderholt won re-election with 74.76% of the vote. He defeated Democrat Nick Sparks by 49.65%.
Alabama's 4th congressional district election, 2008 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Robert Aderholt (incumbent) | 196,741 | 74.76% |
| | Democratic | Nick Sparks | 66,077 | 25.11% |
| | Independent | Write-in candidates | 349 | 0.13% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 263,167 | 100.00% |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

## District 5

This district includes the counties of Colbert, Lauderdale, Lawrence, Limestone, Madison, Jackson, and parts of Morgan. Democratic incumbent Bud Cramer has represented the district since 1990. He did not seek reelection and endorsed State Senator Parker Griffith. CQ Politics forecasted the race as 'No Clear Favorite'. The Rothenberg Political Report rated it 'Pure Toss-Up'. The Cook Political Report ranked it 'Democrat Toss Up'.
Eight candidates were running for the seat in the June 3, 2008, primary election. On the Democratic side, State Senator Dr. Parker Griffith defeated physicist David Maker (website), carrying 90% of the vote. Wayne Parker won the Republican runoff on July 15 against attorney Cheryl Baswell Guthrie (campaign website). In the primary, Wayne Parker failed to gain the necessary 51% vote to avoid the runoff. Guthrie had carried 18% of the vote.
A year after his election, Griffith switched parties and ran for a second term in the 2010 Republican primary.
* Parker Griffith (D) - State Senator, businessman, and Huntsville's first radiation oncologist (campaign website)
* Wayne Parker (R) - Insurance executive, lost to Cramer in 1994 and 1996 (campaign website)
* 5th District race ranking and background from CQ Politics
* Alabama District 5 race from OurCampaigns.org
* Campaign contributions from OpenSecrets
* LoParker (R) vs Griffith (D) graph of collected poll results from Pollster.com
Alabama's 5th congressional district election, 2008 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Parker Griffith | 158,324 | 51.52% |
| | Republican | Wayne Parker | 147,314 | 47.94% |
| | Independent | Write-in candidates | 1,644 | 0.54% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 307,282 | 100.00% |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

## District 6

The 6th district was based in the city of Birmingham's suburbs and exurbs, including Alabaster, Trussville, Vestavia Hills, Pell City, Hueytown, and portions of Birmingham. The district includes all of Chilton, Bibb, Shelby, and parts of Tuscaloosa, Jefferson, St. Clair, and Coosa Counties. Due to redistricting, the district gained more territory around Tuscaloosa and Birmingham, as well as portions of St. Clair County, along with gaining the rest of Bibb, all of Chilton, and portions of Coosa Counties. The 6th district has a PVI of R+18 but voted for John McCain by 53 points in the concurring presidential election. The incumbent is Republican Spencer Bachus, who was reelected with 98.32% of the vote in 2006.
The Republican primary was not contested, with incumbent representative Spencer Bachus winning the nomination unopposed.

### Republican nominee

* Spencer Bachus, incumbent U.S. Representative since 1993

### General election
#### Predictions

| Source | Ranking | As of |
| The Cook Political Report | Safe R | November 4, 2008 |
| Inside Elections | Safe R | November 2, 2008 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball | Safe R | November 3, 2008 |
| RCP | Safe R | November 4, 2008 |

#### Results

Alabama's 6th congressional district, 2008 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Spencer Bachus (incumbent) | 280,902 | 97.80% |
| | Write-in | Write-in | 6,335 | 2.21% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 287,237 | 100% |

## District 7

The 7th district is based in Alabama's 'Black Belt' region, including Selma, Tuscaloosa, Eutaw, Livingston, Bessemer, and portions of Birmingham. The district includes all of Dallas, Wilcox, Marengo, Choctaw, Sumter, Greene, Hale, and parts of Jefferson, Pickens, Clarke, and Tuscaloosa Counties. Due to redistricting, the district lost all its territory in Lowndes County and its portions of Montgomery County, but gained more territory around Tuscaloosa and Birmingham. The 7th district has a PVI of D+14 but voted for Barack Obama by 45 points in the concurring presidential election. The incumbent is Democrat Artur Davis, who was reelected with 99.04% of the vote in 2006.
The Democratic primary was not contested, with incumbent representative Artur Davis winning the nomination unopposed.

### Democratic nominee

* Artur Davis, incumbent U.S. Representative since 2003

### General election
#### Predictions

| Source | Ranking | As of |
| The Cook Political Report | Safe D | November 4, 2008 |
| Inside Elections | Safe D | November 2, 2008 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball | Safe D | November 3, 2008 |
| RCP | Safe D | November 4, 2008 |

#### Results

Alabama's 7th congressional district, 2008 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Artur Davis (incumbent) | 228,518 | 98.63% |
| | Write-in | Write-in | 3,183 | 1.37% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 231,701 | 100% |