2018 Mid-Term Results: GOP Wins In Alabama

BIRMINGHAM, AL - Although early tallies showed some serious challenges by Democratic candidates in the U.S. House of Representatives elections for Alabama, all of the GOP candidates have been projected as winners already in the mid-term elections.

As well, Republican Kay Ivey has led a virtual Republican sweep of the major offices in the state.

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Alabama Secretary of State John Merrill said that turnout for the general election would likely be in the 35 percent to 40 percent range, roughly what it was four years ago when voter participation hit a 28-year low. However, many polling locations throughout the state have reported long lines beginning as soon as the polls opened, and a constant flow of people in and out of the polling locations.

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The ballots in Alabama, in addition to statewide and federal offices, include four amendments to the Alabama Constitution of 1901. One of the amendments deals with the display of the Ten Commandments in public buildings, and another would make it easier to restrict abortion rights at the state level. Both of those amendments, if passed, are expected to be challenged in court.

While few of the state's elections will gain much national attention, one race will be viewed closely across the country, as Republican incumbent Martha Roby looks to keep her seat in District 2 against Democrat Tabitha Isner. Roby, who was in danger of losing in the GOP primary after receiving less than 40 percent of the vote, is a former Montgomery city councilor seeking her fifth term in office. Roby drew some criticism from her own party in 2016 when she suggested Donald Trump withdraw from the presidential race.

Check back after polls close for updates on each of the races on the ballot (projected winner in bold):

U.S. House of Representatives

House District 1 (40 percent of precincts reporting)

• Bradley Byrne (R) 55%
• Robert Kennedy (D) 45%

House District 2 (81 percent of precincts reporting)

• Martha Roby (R) 63%
• Tabitha Isner (D) 37%

House District 3 (72 percent of precincts reporting)

• Mike Rogers (R) 65%
• Mallory Hagan (D) 35%

House District 4 (52 percent of precincts reporting)

• Robert Aderholt (R) 80%
• Lee Auman (D) 20%

House District 5 (74 percent of precincts reporting)

• Mo Brooks (R) 62%
• Peter Joffrion (D) 38%

House District 6 (59 percent of precincts reporting)

• Gary Palmer (R) 78%
• Danner Kline (D) 22%

Statewide races

Governor (32 percent of precincts reporting)

• Kay Ivey (R) 60%
• Walt Maddox (D) 40%

Lt. Governor (67 percent of precincts reporting)

• Will Ainsworth (R) 60%
• Will Boyd (D) 40%

Secretary of State (51 percent of precincts reporting)

• John Merrill (R) 60%
• Heather Milam (D) 40%

Attorney General (64 percent of precincts reporting)

• Steve Marshall (R) 58%
• Joe Siegelman (D) 42%

State Auditor (58 percent of precincts reporting)

• Jim Ziegler (R) 60%
• Miranda Joseph (D) 40%

Chief Justice, Alabama Supreme Court (38 percent of precincts reporting)

• Tom Parker (R) 60%
• Bob Vance (D) 40%

Birmingham-area races for House of Representatives

District 45

• Dickie Drake (R) 75%
• Jenn Gray (D) 25%

District 46

• David Faulkner (R) 57%
• Felicia Stewart (D) 43%

District 47

• Jim Toomey (D) 35%
• David Wheeler (R) 65%

District 48

• Jim Carns (R) 64%
• Alli Summerford (D) 36%

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