Alabama elections, 2010

Elections were held in Alabama on Tuesday, November 2, 2010. Primary elections were held on June 1, 2010 with the run-off on July 13.

The elections were historic for the Republican Party, in that it captured the majority of both chambers of the Alabama Legislature for the first time in 136 years. The Republican Party also swept all statewide races on the 2010 ballot.

The nominees were incumbent Richard Shelby (Republican Party) and attorney William G. Barnes (Democratic Party).

All seven Alabama seats in the United States House of Representatives were up for election in 2010.

Incumbent Governor Bob Riley was ineligible for re-election due to term limits.

Incumbent Lieutenant Governor Jim Folsom, Jr. was defeated in his bid for an unprecedented fourth term as Lieutenant Governor.

Incumbent Secretary of State Beth Chapman was successful in her bid for a second term.

Incumbent Attorney General Troy King lost his re-election bid in the GOP primary.

Incumbent Treasurer Kay Ivey did not seek re-election, instead successfully running for Lieutenant Governor.

All 35 seats of the Alabama Senate were up for election in 2010.

Prior to the election the Democrats held a 20-14 edge; after the election the GOP captured control 22-12 (one seat is vacant).

All 105 seats in the Alabama House of Representatives were up for election in 2010.

Prior to the election the Democrats had a 60-44 edge; after the election the GOP took control 62-42 (one seat is vacant).

Multiple judicial positions will be up for election in 2010.

Two measures have been certified for the 2010 statewide election. The propane gas amendment on the Jun 1 ballot failed, and the Blount County sales tax measure will be on the November 2 ballot. All four of the measures on the November 2 ballot failed.

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