A general election was held in the U.S. state of Alabama on November 4, 2014. All of Alabama's executive officers were up for election as well as a United States Senate seat, and all of Alabama's seven seats in the United States House of Representatives.
Primary elections were held on June 3, 2014, for offices that need to nominate candidates. Primary runoffs, necessary if no candidate won a majority of the vote, were held on July 15.
Governor
Incumbent Republican Governor Robert J. Bentley, who had served in the office since January 17, 2011, ran for re-election to a second term as governor.
He defeated former Morgan County Commissioner Stacy Lee George and retired software company owner and candidate for Mayor of Scottsboro in 2012 Bob Starkey in the Republican primary.
In the Democratic primary, former U.S. Representative Parker Griffith defeated businessman and former professional baseball player Kevin Bass.
Lieutenant governor
Incumbent Republican Lieutenant Governor Kay Ivey, who had served in the office since January 17, 2011, ran for re-election to a second term.
She defeated state representative James C. Fields in the November general election.
Attorney General
Incumbent Republican Attorney General Luther Strange, who had served in the office since January 17, 2011, ran for re-election to a second term. Republican nominee Luther Strange, incumbent. Democratic nominee Joe Hubbard, state representative and great-grandson of former U.S. Senator J. Lister Hill. General election Endorsements
Results
Secretary of State
Incumbent Republican Secretary of State James R. Bennett, who had served in the office since July 31, 2013, did not run for re-election, per the terms of his appointment. Bennett, who had previously served as secretary of state from 1993 to 2003, was appointed to the office following the resignation of Beth Chapman. Republican primary Candidates Reese McKinney, former Montgomery County probate judge. James Perdue, Crenshaw County probate judge. John Merrill, state representative. First round endorsements
First round polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror ReeseMcKinney JohnMerrill JamesPerdue UndecidedCygnalCygnal May 29–30, 2014 1,217 ± 2.81% 21% 19% 17% 43%CygnalCygnal May 19–20, 2014 1,327 ± 2.69% 12% 8% 9% 71% First round results
Runoff endorsements
Runoff polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror ReeseMcKinney JohnMerrill UndecidedCygnalCygnal July 7–8, 2014 821 ± 3.42% 23% 24% 53%
Runoff results
Democratic nominee Lula Albert-Kaigler, self-employed business consultant and candidate for Alabama's 1st congressional district in 2013.
General election Endorsements
Results
State Auditor
Incumbent Republican State Auditor Samantha Shaw, who had served in the office since 2007, was term-limited and not eligible to run for re-election to a third term. Republican primary Confirmed candidates Dale Peterson, farmer and candidate for Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries in 2010. Hobbie Sealy, retired Air Force Colonel. Adam Thompson, deputy chief of staff of the Secretary of State of Alabama. Jim Zeigler, attorney and former Alabama Public Service Commissioner. Disqualified Ray Bryan, attorney.
First round endorsements
First round polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror DalePeterson HobbieSealy AdamThompson JimZeigler UndecidedCygnal May 29–30, 2014 1,217 ± 2.81% 17% 5% 10% 24% 45%Cygnal May 19–20, 2014 1,324 ± 2.69% 11% 3% 5% 20% 61% First round results
Runoff endorsements
Runoff polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror DalePeterson JimZeigler UndecidedCygnal July 7–8, 2014 821 ± 3.42% 22% 31% 48%
Runoff results
Democratic nominee Miranda Joseph, certified internal auditor and Democratic nominee in 2010.
General election Endorsements
Results
State Treasurer
Incumbent Republican State Treasurer Young Boozer, who had served in the office since January 17, 2011, ran for re-election to a second term. Democrat Joe Cottle had initially announced his candidacy but later withdrew from the race. Republican nominee Young Boozer, incumbent. General election Endorsements
Results
Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries
Incumbent Republican Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries John McMillan, who had served in the office since January 17, 2011, ran for re-election to a second term. Republican nominee John McMillan, incumbent. Democratic nominee Doug Smith, real estate businessman. General election Endorsements
Results
Public Service Commission Both the Associate Commissioners on the Alabama Public Service Commission were up for election. Republican Jeremy Oden, who was appointed to the commission by Governor Bentley in December 2012, was running for election to a first full term. Republican Terry Dunn, who was first elected in 2010, was running for re-election to a second term. Place 1 Republican Primary Candidates Kathy Peterson, retired businesswoman and wife of Republican candidate for state auditor Dale Peterson. Jeremy Oden, incumbent. Endorsements
Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror JeremyOden KathyPeterson UndecidedCygnal May 29–30, 2014 1,217 ± 2.81% 36% 26% 39%Cygnal May 19–20, 2014 1,324 ± 2.69% 20% 17% 64% Primary results
General election
Place 2 Republican primary Candidates Jonathan Barbee, media company owner and former interim press secretary for the Alabama Republican Party. Chris "Chip" Beeker, former Greene County Commissioner. Phillip Brown, chairman of the Alabama Minority GOP. Terry Dunn, incumbent. First round endorsements
First round polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror TerryDunn JonathanBarbee Chris "Chip"Beeker PhillipBrown UndecidedCygnal May 29–30, 2014 1,217 ± 2.81% 13% 12% 23% 7% 45%Cygnal May 19–20, 2014 1,324 ± 2.69% 10% 6% 17% 5% 63% First round results
Runoff endorsements
Runoff polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror TerryDunn Chris "Chip"Beeker UndecidedCygnal July 7–8, 2014 821 ± 3.42% 22% 31% 47%
Runoff results
General election
State Judiciary One seat on the Supreme Court of Alabama and four seats on the state appellate courts - two on the Alabama Court of Civil Appeals and two on the Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals - were up for election in 2014. All five Republican incumbents were re-elected without having to face an opponent.
State Senate
All 35 seats of the Alabama Senate were up for election in 2014.
Prior to the election the Republicans held a 23–11 edge; after the election the Republicans regained control 26–8 with 1 independent going to the GOP side.
State House of Representatives
All 105 seats in the Alabama House of Representatives were up for election in 2014.
Prior to the election the Republicans had a 66–37 edge; after the election the Republicans regained control 72–33.
United States Senate
Incumbent Republican senator Jeff Sessions ran for re-election to a fourth term. No other candidates filed before the deadline and so he was unopposed in the primary and general elections.
United States House of Representatives
All of Alabama's seven seats in the United States House of Representatives were up for election in 2014.
Ballot measures Six statewide ballot measures appeared on the ballot in Alabama - one in July and five in November. All of them were approved by the voters.
+2014 Alabama ballot measuresNameDescriptionVotesTypeYes%No%Amendment 1 (July)Ends the assessment refund for cotton producers who do not participate in the assessment program for cotton checkoff. 158,356 67.0877,72532.92 Legislatively referred constitutional amendmentAmendment 1 (November)Forbids the state's recognition of laws violating its policies, including all foreign law. 696,141 72.33266,27227.67Amendment 2Increases the amount of general obligation bonds authorized by $50 million. 479,026 50.48469,99849.52Amendment 3Protects the right to bear arms in the state and require strict scrutiny of any restriction on the right. 736,462 72.50279,39727.50Amendment 4Requires a two-thirds majority vote by the Alabama Legislature to increase local education expenditure by $50,000 or more. 535,308 56.24416,46043.76Amendment 5Clarifies that the people in Alabama have the right to hunt, fish, and harvest wildlife subject to reasonable regulations. 789,777 79.84199,48320.16Source: Alabama Secretary of State
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