# Alabama's 2nd Senate district

Alabama's 2nd Senate district is one of 35 districts in the Alabama Senate. The district currently is represented by Tom Butler (Republican).

## Geography

| Election | Counties in District |
| 2022 | Portions of Limestone, Madison |
| 2018 | Portions of Limestone, Madison |
| 2014 | Portions of Limestone, Madison |
| 2010 2006 2002 | Portions of Limestone, Madison |

## Election history
### 2022

Alabama Senate election, 2022: Senate District 2 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| | Republican | Tom Butler (Incumbent) | 25,951 | 55.52 | +1.25 |
| | Democratic | Kim Caudle Lewis | 20,749 | 44.39 | −1.25 |
| | Write-in | Write-in | 43 | 0.09 | +0.00 |
| Majority | Majority | Majority | 5,202 | 11.13 | +2.50 |
| Turnout | Turnout | Turnout | 46,743 | | |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

### 2018

Alabama Senate election, 2018: Senate District 2 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| | Republican | Tom Butler | 31,997 | 54.27 | −41.99 |
| | Democratic | Amy Wasyluka | 26,911 | 45.64 | +45.64 |
| | Write-in | Write-in | 54 | 0.09 | -3.65 |
| Majority | Majority | Majority | 5,086 | 8.63 | −83.90 |
| Turnout | Turnout | Turnout | 58,962 | | |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

### 2014

Alabama Senate election, 2014: Senate District 2 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| | Republican | Bill Holtzclaw (Incumbent) | 24,936 | 96.26 | +37.39 |
| | Write-in | Write-in | 968 | 3.74 | +3.68 |
| Majority | Majority | Majority | 23,968 | 92.53 | +74.74 |
| Turnout | Turnout | Turnout | 25,904 | | |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

### 2010

Alabama Senate election, 2010: Senate District 2 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| | Republican | Bill Holtzclaw | 33,050 | 58.87 | +19.33 |
| | Democratic | Tom Butler (Incumbent) | 23,060 | 41.07 | −19.32 |
| | Write-in | Write-in | 35 | 0.06 | -0.01 |
| Majority | Majority | Majority | 9,990 | 17.79 | −3.06 |
| Turnout | Turnout | Turnout | 56,145 | | |
| | Republican gain from Democratic | Republican gain from Democratic | Republican gain from Democratic | Republican gain from Democratic | Republican gain from Democratic |

### 2006

Alabama Senate election, 2006: Senate District 2 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| | Democratic | Tom Butler (Incumbent) | 24,584 | 60.39 | +2.88 |
| | Republican | Jim Burden | 16,096 | 39.54 | −2.51 |
| | Write-in | Write-in | 30 | 0.07 | -0.37 |
| Majority | Majority | Majority | 8,488 | 20.85 | −5.38 |
| Turnout | Turnout | Turnout | 40,710 | | |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

### 2002

Alabama Senate election, 2002: Senate District 2 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| | Democratic | Tom Butler (Incumbent) | 23,922 | 57.51 | −2.51 |
| | Republican | Steve Andrews | 17,488 | 42.05 | +2.12 |
| | Write-in | Write-in | 183 | 0.44 | +0.39 |
| Majority | Majority | Majority | 6,434 | 15.47 | −4.61 |
| Turnout | Turnout | Turnout | 41,593 | | |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

### 1998

Alabama Senate election, 1998: Senate District 2 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| | Democratic | Tom Butler (Incumbent) | 27,007 | 60.02 | +7.84 |
| | Republican | Hugh McInnish | 17,970 | 39.93 | −7.88 |
| | Write-in | Write-in | 23 | 0.05 | +0.04 |
| Majority | Majority | Majority | 9,037 | 20.08 | +15.71 |
| Turnout | Turnout | Turnout | 45,000 | | |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

### 1994

Alabama Senate election, 1994: Senate District 2 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| | Democratic | Tom Butler | 19,699 | 52.18 | −12.18 |
| | Republican | Jim Manley | 18,048 | 47.81 | +12.17 |
| | Write-in | Write-in | 3 | 0.01 | +0.00 |
| Majority | Majority | Majority | 1,651 | 4.37 | −24.35 |
| Turnout | Turnout | Turnout | 37,750 | | |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

### 1990

Alabama Senate election, 1990: Senate District 2 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| | Democratic | Jim Smith (Incumbent) | 23,444 | 64.36 | −35.64 |
| | Republican | Jim Manley | 12,982 | 35.64 | +35.64 |
| | Write-in | Write-in | 3 | 0.01 | +0.01 |
| Majority | Majority | Majority | 10,462 | 28.72 | |
| Turnout | Turnout | Turnout | 36,429 | | |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

### 1986

Alabama Senate election, 1986: Senate District 2 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| | Democratic | Jim Smith | 20,166 | 100.00 | +24.08 |
| Majority | Majority | Majority | 20,166 | 100.00 | +48.16 |
| Turnout | Turnout | Turnout | 20,166 | | |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

### 1983

Alabama Senate election, 1983: Senate District 1 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| | Democratic | Jim Smith | 7,120 | 75.92 | −24.08 |
| | Independent | Marvin A. Clem | 2,258 | 24.08 | +24.08 |
| Majority | Majority | Majority | 4,862 | 51.84 | −48.16 |
| Turnout | Turnout | Turnout | 9,378 | | |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

### 1982

Alabama Senate election, 1982: Senate District 1 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| | Democratic | Roger Bedford Jr. | 26,316 | 100.00 | |
| Majority | Majority | Majority | 26,316 | 100.00 | |
| Turnout | Turnout | Turnout | 26,316 | | |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

## District officeholders

Senators take office at midnight on the day of their election.
* Tom Butler (2018-present)
* Bill Holtzclaw (2010-2018)
* Tom Butler (1994-2010)
* Jim Smith (1986-1994)
* Roger Bedford Jr. (1982-1983)
* Charlie Britnell (1978-1982)
* Joe Fine (1974-1978)
* Bob Harris (1966-1974)
* Bob Gilchrist (1962-1966)
* Robert R. Berryman (1958-1962)
* Joe Calvin (1954-1958)