Alabama Senate
Filing Deadline: April 4, 2008 • Primary Date: June 3, 2008Runoff: July 15, 2008 • General Election: Nov. 4, 2008
Incumbent
Jeff Sessions (R)
First elected in 1996; seeking third full term.
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Almanac profile
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Challengers
Earl Mack Gavin (R)
Vivian Davis Figures (D), state senator
Johnny Swanson III (D), attorney
Mark Townsend (D)
Ranking and Analysis
Race Ranking: 23
Race Ranking: 23
At this point, this seat seems relatively safe for the incumbent.
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Previous Election Results
| 2002 General | Total Votes | Percent | Expenditures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Sessions (R) | 792,561 | 59% | $5,115,730 |
| Susan Parker (D) | 538,878 | 40% | $1,185,718 |
| Other | 21,584 | 2% | n/a |
| 2002 Primary | Total Votes | Percent | Expenditures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Sessions (R) | unopposed |
| 1996 General | Total Votes | Percent | Expenditures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Sessions (R) | 786,436 | 52% | $3,862,359 |
| Roger Bedford (D) | 681,651 | 45% | $2,284,801 |
| Other | 31,306 | 2% | n/a |
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Race Rankings
Based on likelihood of seat switching party control
1.
Virginia
(Open-R)2.
New Mexico
(Open-R)3.
N.H.
(Sununu-R)4.
Colorado
(Open-R)5.
Louisiana
(Landrieu-D)6.
Minnesota
(Coleman-R)7.
Maine
(Collins-R)8.
Oregon
(Smith-R)9.
Alaska
(Stevens-R)10.
Mississippi
(Wicker-R)
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