# Alabama's 1st Senate district

Alabama's 1st Senate district is one of 35 districts in the Alabama Senate. The district is currently represented by Tim Melson, a Republican.

## Geography

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

## Election history
### 2022

Alabama Senate election, 2022: Senate District 1 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| | Republican | Tim Melson (Incumbent) | 35,480 | 97.94 | +30.30 |
| | Write-in | Write-in | 748 | 2.06 | +2.01 |
| Majority | Majority | Majority | 34,732 | 95.87 | +60.54 |
| Turnout | Turnout | Turnout | 36,228 | | |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

### 2018

Alabama Senate election, 2018: Senate District 1 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| | Republican | Tim Melson (Incumbent) | 33,141 | 67.64 | +5.04 |
| | Democratic | Caroline Self | 15,830 | 32.31 | −5.02 |
| | Write-in | Write-in | 23 | 0.05 | -0.02 |
| Majority | Majority | Majority | 17,311 | 35.33 | +10.06 |
| Turnout | Turnout | Turnout | 48,994 | | |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

### 2014

Alabama Senate election, 2014: Senate District 1 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| | Republican | Tim Melson | 22,982 | 62.60 | +18.55 |
| | Democratic | Mike Curtis | 13,704 | 37.33 | −18.57 |
| | Write-in | Write-in | 25 | 0.07 | +0.02 |
| Majority | Majority | Majority | 9,278 | 25.27 | +13.42 |
| Turnout | Turnout | Turnout | 36,711 | | |
| | Republican gain from Democratic | Republican gain from Democratic | Republican gain from Democratic | Republican gain from Democratic | Republican gain from Democratic |

### 2010

Alabama Senate election, 2010: Senate District 1 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| | Democratic | Tammy Irons | 23,178 | 55.90 | −7.86 |
| | Republican | Jerry Freeman | 18,266 | 44.05 | +7.90 |
| | Write-in | Write-in | 20 | 0.05 | -0.04 |
| Majority | Majority | Majority | 4,912 | 11.85 | −15.75 |
| Turnout | Turnout | Turnout | 41,464 | | |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

### 2006

Alabama Senate election, 2006: Senate District 1 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| | Democratic | Bobby E. Denton (Incumbent) | 23,862 | 63.76 | +0.19 |
| | Republican | Buddy Brook | 13,531 | 36.15 | −0.08 |
| | Write-in | Write-in | 32 | 0.09 | -0.11 |
| Majority | Majority | Majority | 10,331 | 27.60 | +0.26 |
| Turnout | Turnout | Turnout | 37,425 | | |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

### 2002

Alabama Senate election, 2002: Senate District 1 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| | Democratic | Bobby E. Denton (Incumbent) | 25,174 | 63.57 | −7.44 |
| | Republican | Quinton Hanson | 14,347 | 36.23 | +7.31 |
| | Write-in | Write-in | 81 | 0.20 | +0.14 |
| Majority | Majority | Majority | 10,827 | 27.34 | −14.75 |
| Turnout | Turnout | Turnout | 39,602 | | |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

### 1998

Alabama Senate election, 1998: Senate District 1 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| | Democratic | Bobby E. Denton (Incumbent) | 27,746 | 71.01 | −27.42 |
| | Republican | John Hargett | 11,300 | 28.92 | +28.92 |
| | Write-in | Write-in | 25 | 0.06 | |
| Majority | Majority | Majority | 16,446 | 42.09 | −54.76 |
| Turnout | Turnout | Turnout | 39,602 | | |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

### 1994

Alabama Senate election, 1994: Senate District 1 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| | Democratic | Bobby E. Denton (Incumbent) | 25,817 | 98.43 | −1.56 |
| | Write-in | Write-in | 413 | 1.57 | +1.56 |
| Majority | Majority | Majority | 25,404 | 96.85 | −3.13 |
| Turnout | Turnout | Turnout | 26,230 | | |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

### 1990

Alabama Senate election, 1990: Senate District 1 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| | Democratic | Bobby E. Denton (Incumbent) | 21,169 | 99.99 | −0.01 |
| | Write-in | Write-in | 2 | 0.01 | +0.01 |
| Majority | Majority | Majority | 21,167 | 99.98 | −0.02 |
| Turnout | Turnout | Turnout | 21,171 | | |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

### 1986

Alabama Senate election, 1986: Senate District 1 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| | Democratic | Bobby E. Denton (Incumbent) | 23,136 | 100.00 | |
| Majority | Majority | Majority | 23,136 | 100.00 | |
| Turnout | Turnout | Turnout | 23,136 | | |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

### 1983

Alabama Senate election, 1983: Senate District 1 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| | Democratic | Bobby E. Denton (Incumbent) | 6,719 | 100.00 | |
| Majority | Majority | Majority | 6,719 | 100.00 | |
| Turnout | Turnout | Turnout | 6,719 | | |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

### 1982

Alabama Senate election, 1982: Senate District 1 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| | Democratic | Bobby E. Denton (Incumbent) | 25,168 | 100.00 | |
| Majority | Majority | Majority | 25,168 | 100.00 | |
| Turnout | Turnout | Turnout | 25,168 | | |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

## District officeholders

Senators take office at midnight on the day of their election.
* Tim Melson (2014-present)
* Tammy Irons (2010-2014)
* Bobby E. Denton (1978-2010)
* Oscar Ray Peden (1976-1978)
* Ronnie Flippo (1974-1976)
* Stewart O'Bannon Jr. (1966-1974)
* James E. Horton Jr. (1962-1966)
* Elbert Bertram Haltom Jr. (1958-1962)