Alabama’s primary runoff election results are finalizing, with key races in the state’s congressional and local districts shaping the November general election landscape.
The runoff, held Tuesday, saw incumbents and challengers vying for party nominations in several competitive seats. Turnout was moderate, according to early data from the Alabama Secretary of State’s office.
Key Results
In the 2nd Congressional District, Republican incumbent Barry Moore defeated challenger Jeff Coleman by a margin of 62% to 38%, with 95% of precincts reporting. Moore will face Democratic nominee Shomari Figures in November.
Democratic runoff in the 1st District saw James Averhart secure the nomination with 54% of the vote over Alex Flachsbart. Averhart will challenge Republican incumbent Jerry Carl.
| Race | Winner | Vote Share | Opponent |
|---|---|---|---|
| AL-02 Republican Runoff | Barry Moore (Incumbent) | 62% | Jeff Coleman |
| AL-01 Democratic Runoff | James Averhart | 54% | Alex Flachsbart |
| State Senate District 14 Democratic Runoff | April Weaver | 58% | James T. Lewis |
State-level runoffs also produced clear outcomes. In Senate District 14, Democrat April Weaver defeated James T. Lewis by 58% to 42%, setting up a contest against Republican incumbent Tim Melson.
Context and Turnout
Total runoff turnout was approximately 280,000 voters, or 12% of registered voters, down slightly from the 2022 midterm runoff average of 14%. Analysts attribute this to a lack of high-profile statewide races.
The results solidify party positions ahead of the general election, where control of the Alabama House delegation—currently held by a 6-1 Republican majority—remains a focus.
💡 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- Q: Who won the Alabama 2nd Congressional District Republican runoff?
- A: Incumbent Republican Barry Moore defeated Jeff Coleman with 62% of the vote, with 95% of precincts reporting.
- Q: What was the voter turnout in the Alabama primary runoff?
- A: Total runoff turnout was approximately 280,000 voters, or 12% of registered voters, down from the 2022 midterm runoff average of 14%.
- Q: Who will face Republican incumbent Jerry Carl in November?
- A: James Averhart secured the Democratic nomination in the 1st District runoff with 54% of the vote over Alex Flachsbart.
Extended Reading
Related primary results from other states show similar trends. In Georgia’s 11th District, Republican incumbent Barry Loudermilk won his primary with 68% of the vote, per NBC News live results. Washington, D.C.’s mayoral Democratic primary, using ranked-choice voting, is ongoing with no clear winner as of late Tuesday, according to New York Times data. Access to Oklahoma’s 4th District Democratic primary results via KVUE/Associated Press was restricted at publication time.
