2008 Alabama Public Service Commission election
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November 4, 2008
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The 2008 Alabama Public Service Commission election was held on November 4, 2008, to elect the president of the Alabama Public Service Commission. The primary election was held on June 3. It is also the last time that Democrats won a regularly scheduled statewide election in Alabama.
Candidates
Nominee
- Twinkle Andress Cavanaugh, former Alabama Republican Party chair[1]
Eliminated in runoff
- Matt Chancey, marketing professional[1]
Eliminated in primary
- Jack Hornady, Public Service Commission member[2]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Twinkle Andress Cavanaugh | 87,128 | 47.02 | |
| Republican | Matt Chancey | 52,891 | 28.55 | |
| Republican | Jack Hornady | 45,265 | 24.43 | |
| Total votes | 185,284 | 100.00 | ||
Runoff
Twinkle Andress Cavanaugh won the runoff on July 15.[4]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Twinkle Andress Cavanaugh | 62,401 | 60.19 | |
| Republican | Matt Chancey | 41,269 | 39.80 | |
| Total votes | 103,670 | 100.00 | ||
