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Note: About This Tip Sheet
*Competitiveness of each district seat is based on forecasts from the Cook Political Report:
   Likely: Not considered competitive at this point but could become so
   Lean: Competitive races, but one party has an advantage
   Toss Up: Most competitive races; either party could win
For the top overall district races to watch in 2006, see Chuck Todd's House Race Rankings.

AL-01


District Profile: Mobile is the focus of Alabama's 1st District, which extends north along the lazily flowing Tombigbee and Alabama rivers near old forts and mansions. Full Profile
2006 Results: Jo Bonner (R) defeated Vivian Beckerle (D) by 68-32%

Jo Bonner (R) Elected in 2002; Seeking third term; Bonner was unopposed in the primary. Contact: 251-460-2500 • Campaign Web site • Official Web site • Almanac biography

Vivian S. Beckerle (D) Beckerle, an attorney, was unopposed in the primary. Contact: 251-660-0261 • Campaign Web site • DCCC profile

AL-02


District Profile: The District includes most of the city of Montgomery, but only a small part of Montgomery County; Democratic redistricters put the rest into the 3rd District. Full Profile
2006 Results: Terry Everett (R) defeated Chuck James (D) by 70-30%

Terry Everett (R) Elected in 1992; Seeking eighth term; Everett was unopposed in the primary. Contact: 334-549-1400 • Campaign Web site • Official Web site • Almanac biography

Charles "Chuck" James (D) James was nominated with 70% in a two-way primary. Contact: 334-774-3456 • Campaign Web site • Campaign Web site

AL-03


District Profile: This looks and feels like rural country, although few people here make a living from their farms. Full Profile
2006 Results: Mike Rogers (R) defeated Greg Pierce (D) by 60-38%

Mike Rogers (R) Elected in 2002; Seeking third term; Rogers was unopposed in the primary. Contact: 256-235-2180 • Campaign Web site • Official Web site • Almanac biography

Greg Pierce (D) Pierce, a former Army sergeant, was unopposed in the primary. Contact: 256-749-4734 • Campaign Web site • DCCC profile

AL-04


District Profile: This is Alabama's premiere Scots-Irish district, with the lowest black percentage of the state's seven congressional districts. Full Profile
2006 Results: Robert Aderholt (R) defeated Barbara Bobo (D) by 70-30%

Robert Aderholt (R) Elected in 1996; Seeking sixth term; Aderholt was unopposed in the primary. Contact: 205-486-2605 • Official Web site • Almanac biography

Barbara Bobo (D) Bobo, a newspaper publisher, was unopposed in the primary. Contact: 205-662-4296 • DCCC profile

AL-05


District Profile: The 5th District takes in most of the Tennessee Valley Authority and has begun to trend Republican. Full Profile
2006 Results: Bud Cramer (D) was unopposed

Bud Cramer (D) Elected in 1990; Seeking ninth term; Cramer was unopposed in the primary. Contact: 256-539-0902 • Campaign Web site • Official Web site • Almanac biography • DCCC profile

Challenger No challenger

AL-06


District Profile: This is one of the most Republican districts in the nation: It voted 74% for Bush in 2000 -- his second best district outside of Texas. Full Profile
2006 Results: Spencer Bachus (R) was unopposed.

Spencer Bachus (R) Elected in 1992; Seeking eighth term; Bachus was unopposed in the primary. Contact: 205-414-0023 • Campaign Web site • Official Web site • Almanac biography

Challenger No challenger

AL-07


District Profile: The 7th District was created in 1992 as a black-majority district. Full Profile
2006 Results: Artur Davis (D) was unopposed

Artur Davis (D) Elected in 2002; Seeking third term; Davis was nominated with 91% in a two-way primary. Contact: 205-322-9096 • Campaign Web site • Official Web site • Almanac biography • DCCC profile

Challenger No challenger