Alabama Primary 2024: Winners Declared Amidst Low Voter Turnout

Alabama's electoral landscape witnessed a flurry of activity as voters headed to the polls to cast their ballots in the 2024 elections. Despite the anticipation surrounding key races and candidates, voter turnout remained disappointingly low, underscoring the need for continued efforts to engage citizens in the democratic process.

Of the almost 3.8 million registered voters in the state, a total of 793,275 had cast ballots for a voter turnout rate of 21.05%, according to the Alabama Secretary of State’s unofficial results early Wednesday morning. This figure marked a significant decline from previous election cycles, with the 2020 primary election rate standing at 33%, and the 2016 rate at 41%.

Here are the unofficial results of some of the most closely watched races:

Presidential Nominees:

• Republican nominee Donald Trump secured a commanding victory with 486,883 votes, representing 83.3% of the total. Nikki Haley: 12.92%
• On the Democratic side, Joe Biden emerged as the clear winner with 165,567 votes, accounting for 89.51% of the total. Dean Phillips: 4.5%

Congressional Races:

District 1:

• Republican Barry Moore clinched victory with 51.75% of the vote, defeating Jerry Carl with 48.25%. Both are incumbent candidates that were forced into an election due to redistricting.

District 2:

• Republican Dick Brewbaker secured 39.59% of the vote. There will be a runoff with Caroleene Dobsen who garnered 26.46%.
• Other Republicans:
  Greg Albritton: 25.35%
  Karla M. DuPriest: 1.44%
  Wallace Gilberry: 1.46%
  Hamton Harris: 2.47%
  Stacey Shepperson: 1.35%
  Belinda Thomas: 1.89%
• Democrat Shomari Figures secured 43.45% and will be in a runoff with Anthony Daniels who received 22.36% of the vote.
• Other Democrats:
  James Averhart: 2.83%
  Napoleon Bracy Jr.: 15.67%
  Merika Coleman: 5.99%
  Juandalynn Givan: 2.37%
  Jeremy Gray: 2.73%
  Phyllis Harvey-Hall: 3.5%
  Willie Lenard: .34%
  Vimal Patel: .50%
  Larry Darnell Simpson: .43%

District 3:

• Republican Mike Rogers maintained his seat with a convincing win, capturing 81.68% of the vote.
• Barron Bevels: 5.79%
• Bryan Newell: 12.53%

District 4:

• Republican Robert Aderholt retained his seat, garnering 79.69% of the vote.
• Justin Holcomb: 20.31%

District 6:

• Republican Gary Palmer secured reelection with 83.25% of the vote.
• Ken McFeeters: 6.2%
• Gerrick Wilkins: 10.55%

District 7:

Democrat

• Terri Sewell secured a landslide victory with 92.61% of the vote.
• Chris Davis: 7.39%

Republican:

Republican candidate Christian Horn emerged triumphant with 58.23% of the vote. It is noted that Horn actually dropped out of the race in January which leaves Robin Litaker with 41.77% as the Republican nominee.

Statewide Offices:

Chief Justice of the Supreme Court:

• Republican Sarah Stewart secured victory with 61.57% of the vote.
• Bryan Taylor: 38.43%

Court of Civil Appeals, Place 2:

• Republican Chad Hanson emerged victorious with 56.36% of the vote.
• Stephen Davis Parker: 43.64%

Court of Criminal Appeals, Place 2:

• Republican Rich Anderson secured a win with 55.26% of the vote.
• Thomas Govan: 44.74%

President, Public Service Commission:

• Republican Twinkle Cavanaugh secured reelection with 61.14% of the vote.
• Robert McCollum: 38.86%

State Board of Education:

District 3:

• Republican Kelly Mooney emerged victorious with 51.4% of the vote.
• Ann Eubank: 13.99%
• Charlotte Meadows: 23.32%

District 7:

• Republican Allen Long secured victory with 60.93% of the vote.
• Doug Bachuss: 26.94%
• Oscar Mann: 12.13%

As these results are unofficial until certified by the Alabama Secretary of State, candidates and voters alike await the final outcome with bated breath. Nonetheless, the declared winners are poised to shape the trajectory of Alabama's political landscape in the years to come, underscoring the significance of every vote cast in this pivotal election cycle.