2022 United States House of Representatives elections in Alabama

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The 2022 United States House of Representatives elections in Alabama were held on November 8, 2022, to elect the seven U.S. representatives from the state of Alabama, one from each of the state's seven congressional districts. The elections coincided with other elections to the House of Representatives, elections to the United States Senate, and various state and local elections.

Quick facts All 7 Alabama seats to the United States House of Representatives, Turnout ...
2022 United States House of Representatives elections in Alabama
← 2020
November 8, 2022
2024 →
All 7 Alabama seats to the United States House of Representatives
Turnout38.5% Decrease
  Majority party Minority party Third party
 
Party Republican Democratic Libertarian
Last election 6 1 New
Seats won 6 1 0
Seat change Steady Steady Steady
Popular vote 942,393 318,540 74,920
Percentage 70.13% 23.71% 5.58%
Swing Increase 1.1% Decrease 5.96% New
     Republican hold
     Democratic hold
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Primaries in Alabama took place on May 24. If any race resulted in no candidate receiving over 50% of the vote, runoff elections would occur on June 21.

Background

Following redistricting as a result of the 2020 United States census, the Republican-controlled Alabama Legislature adopted a new congressional map in the autumn of 2021. The map drew one of Alabama's seven congressional districts with an African-American majority population; a single African-American majority congressional district had been the case for over 30 years. Three federal judges denied this map on January 24, 2022, stating that Alabama, which had an African-American population of 27% as of 2022, needed two congressional districts that were likely to elect African-American representatives, in accordance with the Voting Rights Act of 1965. John Wahl, the chairman of the Alabama Republican Party, said he expected the court's decision to be appealed.[1] The office of the Attorney General of Alabama began the process of an appeal on January 25, 2022.[2] The qualifying deadline for congressional candidates was also extended from January 28 to February 11.[3]

The New York Times predicted that the appeal would go to the U.S. Supreme Court to address the practice of racial gerrymandering in the United States. If a second African-American majority district was upheld and passed, it would have been a significant pick-up for Democrats in Alabama.[1] In response to the federal ruling, Representative Jerry Carl stated during a radio interview that his campaign was considering alternative strategies in the event that he was forced to run against fellow Representative Barry Moore.[4] Chairman Wahl stated on January 28 that the Republican Party would plan to win all seven congressional seats if a new map created two competitive seats with slight African-American majorities, rather than one district guaranteed for a Democratic victory.[5]

Ultimately, the case went to the Supreme Court, which ruled in a 5–4 decision on February 7, 2022, that Alabama's request for a stay would be granted, halting the three-judge panel's decision, upholding the state's original map and signifying a victory for Republicans in Alabama.[6] Justice Brett Kavanaugh, joined by Samuel Alito, wrote a majority opinion, with Elena Kagan authoring a dissent.[7][8]

The decision created some confusion over whether the extension for the filing deadline had been overturned as well; Secretary of State John Merrill clarified that the deadline would be left up to the parties.[9] While the Democratic Party confirmed that it would keep its deadline as February 11,[10] the Republican deadline was left unclear. This led to disputes over the eligibility for candidates to qualify for Republican primaries, specifically Jeff Coleman in District 2, and Jamie Aiken in District 6.[9][11] Republican chairman John Wahl stated that the party would commit to state laws and party bylaws regarding the controversy.[12] Following legal action, the U.S. District Court for Northern Alabama ruled against Coleman on February 25, 2022, establishing that it could not force the Alabama Republican Party to list the candidate's name on the ballot.[13]

The case eventually led to a Supreme Court ruling in Allen v. Milligan during the 2024 election cycle, in which the lower court's ruling was upheld and a second African-American majority district was mandated, marking a major reversal and victory for Democratic voting rights activists.[14]

District 1

Quick facts Nominee, Party ...
2022 Alabama's 1st congressional district election
← 2020
November 8, 2022
2024 →
 
Nominee Jerry Carl Alexander Remrey
Party Republican Libertarian
Popular vote 140,592 26,369
Percentage 83.6% 15.7%
Carl:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%      >90%
Remrey:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%      >90%
     No votes
U.S. Representative before election

Jerry Carl
Republican

 Elected U.S. Representative

Jerry Carl
Republican

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See also: Alabama's 1st congressional district

The 1st district encompasses Washington, Mobile, Baldwin, Escambia and Monroe counties, including the cities of Mobile, Bay Minette, Foley, and Monroeville. The incumbent was Republican Jerry Carl, who had represented the district since 2021 and was elected with 64.4% of the vote in 2020.[15]

No Democratic candidates qualified to run in this district, initially leaving Carl unopposed.[16] However, the Libertarian Party qualified for ballot access in May 2022, presenting a general election challenge to Carl.[17]

Republican primary

Candidates

Nominee
Failed to qualify

Libertarian nomination

No primary was held for Libertarian candidates, and they were instead nominated by the party.[17]

Nominee

  • Alexander Remrey, tech support specialist and Army veteran[17][21]

General election

Endorsements

Jerry Carl (R)

Labor unions

Predictions

More information Source, Ranking ...
Source Ranking As of
The Cook Political Report[23] Solid R November 5, 2021
Inside Elections[24] Solid R November 22, 2021
Sabato's Crystal Ball[25] Safe R November 11, 2021
Politico[26] Solid R April 5, 2022
RCP[27] Safe R June 9, 2022
Fox News[28] Solid R July 11, 2022
DDHQ[29] Solid R July 20, 2022
538[30] Solid R June 30, 2022
The Economist[31] Safe R September 7, 2022
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Results

More information Party, Candidate ...
Alabama's 1st congressional district, 2022[32]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Jerry Carl (incumbent) 140,592 83.61%
Libertarian Alexander Remrey 26,369 15.68%
Write-in 1,189 0.71%
Total votes 168,150 100.0
Republican hold
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District 2

Quick facts Nominee, Party ...
2022 Alabama's 2nd congressional district election
← 2020
November 8, 2022
2024 →
 
Nominee Barry Moore Phyllis Harvey-Hall
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 137,460 58,014
Percentage 69.1% 29.1%
Moore:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%      >90%
Harvey-Hall:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%      >90%
U.S. Representative before election

Barry Moore
Republican

 Elected U.S. Representative

Barry Moore
Republican

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See also: Alabama's 2nd congressional district

The 2nd district encompasses most of the Montgomery metropolitan area, and stretches into the Wiregrass Region in the southeastern portion of the state, including Andalusia, Dothan, Greenville, and Troy. The incumbent was Republican Barry Moore, who was elected with 65.2% of the vote in 2020.[15]

Businessman and 2020 candidate Jeff Coleman attempted to launch a primary challenge against Moore, and even purchased an advertisement campaign including airtime during Super Bowl LVI in local markets. However, a federal panel ruled against his candidacy, as he qualified after the Supreme Court upheld Alabama's original congressional map and qualifying dates.[33]

Republican primary

Candidates

Nominee
Failed to qualify
  • Jeff Coleman, businessman and candidate for this seat in 2020[13][9]

Endorsements

Barry Moore

State officials

Organizations

Democratic primary

Candidates

Nominee
  • Phyllis Harvey-Hall, education consultant, retired teacher and Democratic nominee for this seat in 2020[37]
Eliminated in primary
  • Vimal Patel, real estate broker[37] (endorsed Harvey-Hall)
Withdrawn
  • Terell Anderson, graphic designer and progressive activist (endorsed Harvey-Hall)[38][39]
  • Jack Slate, tutor (endorsed Harvey-Hall)[37][40]

Endorsements

Vimal Patel

Organizations

  • Alabama New South Alliance[41]
Terell Anderson (withdrawn)

Individuals

Results

More information Party, Candidate ...
Democratic primary results[42]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Phyllis Harvey-Hall 16,884 68.8
Democratic Vimal Patel 7,667 31.2
Total votes 24,551 100.0
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Libertarian nomination

No primary was held for Libertarian candidates, and they were instead nominated by the party.[17]

Nominee

  • Jonathan Realz, actor and activist[17][21]

General election

Predictions

More information Source, Ranking ...
Source Ranking As of
The Cook Political Report[23] Solid R November 5, 2021
Inside Elections[24] Solid R November 22, 2021
Sabato's Crystal Ball[25] Safe R November 11, 2021
Politico[26] Solid R April 5, 2022
RCP[27] Safe R June 9, 2022
Fox News[28] Solid R July 11, 2022
DDHQ[29] Solid R July 20, 2022
538[30] Solid R June 30, 2022
The Economist[31] Safe R September 7, 2022
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Post-primary endorsements

Phyllis Harvey-Hall (D)

Labor unions

Results

More information Party, Candidate ...
Alabama's 2nd congressional district, 2022[44]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Barry Moore (incumbent) 137,460 69.09%
Democratic Phyllis Harvey-Hall 58,014 29.16%
Libertarian Jonathan Realz 3,396 1.71%
Write-in 91 0.05%
Total votes 198,961 100.0
Republican hold
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District 3

Quick facts Nominee, Party ...
2022 Alabama's 3rd congressional district election
← 2020
November 8, 2022
2024 →
 
Nominee Mike Rogers Lin Veasey
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 135,602 47,859
Percentage 71.2% 25.1%
Rogers:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%      >90%
Veasey:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%      >90%
     No votes
U.S. Representative before election

Mike Rogers
Republican

 Elected U.S. Representative

Mike Rogers
Republican

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See also: Alabama's 3rd congressional district

The 3rd district is based in eastern Alabama, taking in Anniston, Auburn, Talladega, and Tuskegee. The incumbent was Republican Mike Rogers, who was re-elected with 67.5% of the vote in 2020.[15]

Republican primary

Candidates

Nominee
Eliminated in primary
  • Michael T. Joiner, plumbing contractor[16][21]

Endorsements

Mike Rogers

PACs

Michael T. Joiner

Organizations

  • Alabama Republican Assembly[47]
  • Christian Conservatives of Alabama[48]

Results

More information Party, Candidate ...
Republican primary results[49]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Mike Rogers (incumbent) 70,843 81.9
Republican Michael Joiner 15,618 18.1
Total votes 86,461 100.0
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Democratic primary

Candidates

Nominee

Libertarian nomination

No primary was held for Libertarian candidates, and they were instead nominated by the party.[17]

Nominee

  • Thomas Casson, former congressional staffer and candidate for this seat in 2014 and 2020[17][21]

Independents

Candidates

General election

Predictions

More information Source, Ranking ...
Source Ranking As of
The Cook Political Report[23] Solid R November 5, 2021
Inside Elections[24] Solid R November 22, 2021
Sabato's Crystal Ball[25] Safe R November 11, 2021
Politico[26] Solid R April 5, 2022
RCP[27] Safe R June 9, 2022
Fox News[28] Solid R July 11, 2022
DDHQ[29] Solid R July 20, 2022
538[30] Solid R June 30, 2022
The Economist[31] Safe R September 7, 2022
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Post-primary endorsements

Lin Veasey (D)

Labor unions

Results

More information Party, Candidate ...
Alabama's 3rd congressional district, 2022[52]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Mike Rogers (incumbent) 135,602 71.22%
Democratic Lin Veasey 47,859 25.14%
Independent Douglas "Doug" Bell 3,831 2.01%
Libertarian Thomas Casson 3,034 1.59%
Write-in 80 0.04%
Total votes 190,406 100.0
Republican hold
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District 4

Quick facts Nominee, Party ...
2022 Alabama's 4th congressional district election
← 2020
November 8, 2022
2024 →
 
Nominee Robert Aderholt Rick Neighbors
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 164,655 26,694
Percentage 84.1% 13.6%
Aderholt:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%      >90%
Neighbors:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%      >90%
     No votes
U.S. Representative before election

Robert Aderholt
Republican

 Elected U.S. Representative

Robert Aderholt
Republican

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See also: Alabama's 4th congressional district

The 4th district is located in rural north-central Alabama, including Cullman, Gadsden, Jasper, and Muscle Shoals. The incumbent was Republican Robert Aderholt, who was re-elected with 82.2% of the vote in 2020.[15]

Republican primary

Candidates

Nominee

Democratic primary

Candidates

Nominee
  • Rick Neighbors, manufacturing project manager, Democratic nominee for this seat in 2020 and former candidate in 2012 and 2018[16][21][54]
Eliminated in primary

Results

More information Party, Candidate ...
Democratic primary results[42]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Rick Neighbors 4,500 54.1
Democratic Rhonda Gore 3,823 45.9
Total votes 8,323 100.0
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Libertarian nomination

No primary was held for Libertarian candidates, and they were instead nominated by the party.[17]

Nominee

General election

Predictions

More information Source, Ranking ...
Source Ranking As of
The Cook Political Report[23] Solid R November 5, 2021
Inside Elections[24] Solid R November 22, 2021
Sabato's Crystal Ball[25] Safe R November 11, 2021
Politico[26] Solid R April 5, 2022
RCP[27] Safe R June 9, 2022
Fox News[28] Solid R July 11, 2022
DDHQ[29] Solid R July 20, 2022
538[30] Solid R June 30, 2022
The Economist[31] Safe R September 7, 2022
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Endorsements

Rick Neighbors (D)

Labor unions

Results

More information Party, Candidate ...
Alabama's 4th congressional district, 2022[56]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Robert Aderholt (incumbent) 164,655 84.12%
Democratic Rick Neighbors 26,694 13.64%
Libertarian John C. Cochran 4,303 2.20%
Write-in 81 0.04%
Total votes 195,733 100.0
Republican hold
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District 5

Quick facts Nominee, Party ...
2022 Alabama's 5th congressional district election
← 2020
November 8, 2022
2024 →
 
Nominee Dale Strong Kathy Warner-Stanton
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 142,435 62,740
Percentage 67.1% 29.6%
Strong:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%      >90%
Warner-Stanton:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%      >90%
     No votes
U.S. Representative before election

Mo Brooks
Republican

 Elected U.S. Representative

Dale Strong
Republican

Close
See also: Alabama's 5th congressional district

The 5th district is based in northern Alabama, including the city of Huntsville, as well as Athens, Decatur, Florence, and Scottsboro. The incumbent was Republican Mo Brooks, who was re-elected with 95.8% of the vote in 2020, without major-party opposition.[15] On March 22, 2021, Brooks announced his retirement and intention to run for U.S. Senate.[57]

Republican primary

Candidates

Nominee
Eliminated in runoff
Eliminated in primary
Failed to qualify
  • Dexter Donnell, project manager[64][21]
  • Doug Ehrle, sales program manager[64][21]
Declined

Endorsements

Dale Strong

Organizations

PACs

  • Patriots First PAC[72]
Casey Wardynski

Executive branch officials

U.S. representatives

Individuals

Organizations

  • Associated Builders and Contractors of North Alabama[76]
  • Republicans for National Renewal[77]

PACs

Andy Blalock (eliminated)

Organizations

Paul Sanford (eliminated)

Organizations

  • Alabama Republican Assembly[47]
  • Alabama Restaurant and Hospitality Association[80]
  • Christian Conservatives of Alabama[48]

PACs

Debates and forums

More information No., Date ...
2022 AL-5 Republican primary debates and forums
No. Date Host Moderator Link Participants
 P  Participant   A  Absent   E  Eliminated  
Blalock Roberts Sanford Strong Wardynski Wright
1[82] January 18, 2022 Republican Women of Huntsville Dale Jackson N/A P P P P P P
2[83] April 21, 2022 Huntsville South Civic Association N/A N/A A A P A P A
3[84] May 1, 2022 Athens-Limestone Republican Women Tracy Smith [85] P P P A P P
4[86] June 14, 2022 WHDF North Alabama's CW Jerry Hayes
Christine Killimayer		 [87][88][89] E E E P P E
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First round

Polling
More information Poll source, Date(s) administered ...
Poll source Date(s)
administered		 Sample
size[a]		 Margin
of error		 Andy
Blalock		 John
Roberts		 Paul
Sanford		 Dale
Strong		 Casey
Wardynski		 Harrison
Wright		 Undecided
Cherry Communications (R)[90][A] February 2–6, 2022 600 (LV) ± 4.0% 4% 5% 7% 30% 6% 2% 46%
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Results
More information Party, Candidate ...
Republican primary results[49]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Dale Strong 45,319 44.7
Republican Casey Wardynski 23,340 23.0
Republican John Roberts 13,979 13.8
Republican Paul Sanford 11,573 11.4
Republican Andy Blalock 5,608 5.5
Republican Harrison Wright 1,509 1.5
Total votes 101,328 100.0
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Runoff

Polling
More information Poll source, Date(s) administered ...
Poll source Date(s)
administered		 Sample
size[a]		 Margin
of error		 Dale
Strong		 Casey
Wardynski		 Undecided
Cygnal (R)[91] June 5–6, 2022 400 (LV) ± 4.9% 46% 31% 24%
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Debate
More information No., Date ...
2022 Alabama's 5th congressional district republican primary runoff debate
No. Date Host Moderator Link Republican Republican
Key:
 P  Participant   A  Absent   N  Not invited   I  Invited  W  Withdrawn
Dale Strong Casey Wardynski
1 Jun. 14, 2022 WHNT-TV Jerry Hayes
Christine Killimayer		 [92][93][94] P P
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Results
More information Party, Candidate ...
Republican primary runoff results[95]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Dale Strong 48,138 63.4
Republican Casey Wardynski 27,794 36.6
Total votes 75,932 100.0
Close

Democratic primary

Candidates

Nominee
  • Kathy Warner-Stanton, programming project manager[21][96]
Eliminated in primary
  • Charlie Thompson III, car rental manager[97][21]
Removed from ballot

Endorsements

Kathy Warner-Stanton

Organizations

  • Alabama New South Alliance[41]

Results

More information Party, Candidate ...
Democratic primary results[42]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Kathy Warner-Stanton 9,010 57.2
Democratic Charlie Thompson III 6,739 42.8
Total votes 15,749 100.0
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Libertarian nomination

No primary was held for Libertarian candidates, and they were instead nominated by the party.[17]

Nominee

  • Phillip "PJ" Greer, Marine Corps veteran[17][21]

General election

Predictions

More information Source, Ranking ...
Source Ranking As of
The Cook Political Report[23] Solid R November 5, 2021
Inside Elections[24] Solid R November 22, 2021
Sabato's Crystal Ball[25] Safe R November 11, 2021
Politico[26] Solid R April 5, 2022
RCP[27] Safe R June 9, 2022
Fox News[28] Solid R July 11, 2022
DDHQ[29] Solid R July 20, 2022
538[30] Solid R June 30, 2022
The Economist[31] Safe R September 7, 2022
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Post-primary endorsements

Kathy Warner-Stanton (D)

Labor unions

Results

More information Party, Candidate ...
Alabama's 5th congressional district, 2022[99]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Dale Strong 142,435 67.09%
Democratic Kathy Warner-Stanton 62,740 29.55%
Libertarian Phillip "PJ" Greer 6,773 3.19%
Write-in 369 0.17%
Total votes 212,317 100.0
Republican hold
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District 6

Quick facts Nominee, Party ...
2022 Alabama's 6th congressional district election
← 2020
November 8, 2022
2024 →
 
Nominee Gary Palmer Andria Chieffo
Party Republican Libertarian
Popular vote 154,233 27,833
Percentage 83.7% 15.1%
Palmer:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%      >90%
Chieffo:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%      >90%
     No votes
U.S. Representative before election

Gary Palmer
Republican

 Elected U.S. Representative

Gary Palmer
Republican

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See also: Alabama's 6th congressional district

The 6th district encompasses Greater Birmingham, taking in parts of Birmingham, as well as the surrounding suburbs, including Bibb, Blount, Chilton, Coosa, and Shelby counties. Other cities include Alabaster, Hoover and Montevallo. The incumbent was Republican Gary Palmer, who was re-elected with 97.1% of the vote in 2020, without major-party opposition.[15]

No Democratic candidates qualified to run in this district, initially leaving Palmer unopposed.[16] However, the Libertarian Party qualified for ballot access in May 2022, presenting a general election challenge to Palmer.[17]

Republican primary

Candidates

Nominee
Failed to qualify

Endorsements

Gary Palmer

U.S. presidents

Libertarian nomination

No primary was held for Libertarian candidates, and they were instead nominated by the party.[17]

Nominee

General election

Predictions

More information Source, Ranking ...
Source Ranking As of
The Cook Political Report[23] Solid R November 5, 2021
Inside Elections[24] Solid R November 22, 2021
Sabato's Crystal Ball[25] Safe R November 11, 2021
Politico[26] Solid R April 5, 2022
RCP[27] Safe R June 9, 2022
Fox News[28] Solid R July 11, 2022
DDHQ[29] Solid R July 20, 2022
538[30] Solid R June 30, 2022
The Economist[31] Safe R September 7, 2022
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Results

More information Party, Candidate ...
Alabama's 6th congressional district, 2022[102]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Gary Palmer (incumbent) 154,233 83.73%
Libertarian Andria Chieffo 27,833 15.11%
Write-in 2,137 1.16%
Total votes 184,203 100.0
Republican hold
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District 7

Quick facts Nominee, Party ...
2022 Alabama's 7th congressional district election
← 2020
November 8, 2022
2024 →
 
Nominee Terri Sewell Beatrice Nichols
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 123,233 67,416
Percentage 63.5% 34.8%
Sewell:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%      >90%
Nichols:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%      >90%
     No votes
U.S. Representative before election

Terri Sewell
Democratic

 Elected U.S. Representative

Terri Sewell
Democratic

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See also: Alabama's 7th congressional district

The 7th district encompasses the Black Belt, including Selma and Demopolis, as well as taking in majority-black areas of Birmingham, Tuscaloosa, and Montgomery. The incumbent was Democrat Terri Sewell, who was re-elected with 97.2% of the vote in 2020, without major-party opposition.[15]

Democratic primary

Candidates

Nominee

Endorsements

Terri Sewell

Organizations

Republican primary

Candidates

Nominee

Libertarian nomination

No primary was held for Libertarian candidates, and they were instead nominated by the party.[17]

Nominee

General election

Predictions

More information Source, Ranking ...
Source Ranking As of
The Cook Political Report[23] Solid D November 5, 2021
Inside Elections[24] Solid D November 22, 2021
Sabato's Crystal Ball[25] Safe D November 11, 2021
Politico[26] Solid D April 5, 2022
RCP[27] Safe D June 9, 2022
Fox News[28] Solid D July 11, 2022
DDHQ[29] Solid D July 20, 2022
538[30] Solid D June 30, 2022
The Economist[31] Safe D September 7, 2022
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Post-primary endorsements

Terri Sewell (D)

Labor unions

Results

More information Party, Candidate ...
Alabama's 7th congressional district, 2022[106]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Terri Sewell (incumbent) 123,233 63.54%
Republican Beatrice Nichols 67,416 34.76%
Libertarian Gavin Goodman 3,212 1.66%
Write-in 79 0.04%
Total votes 193,940 100.0
Democratic hold
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See also

Notes

  1. [a]
    Key:
    A – all adults
    RV – registered voters
    LV – likely voters
    V – unclear

Partisan clients

  1. [A]
    Poll sponsored by FarmPAC, a wing of the Alabama Farmers Federation, which supports Strong

References

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