2010 Alabama elections
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 2010 elections were historic for Republicans in that it won majorities of both chambers of Alabama's State Legislature and swept all statewide races on the ballot; Democrats had held majorities in both of Alabama's state legislative chambers since 1874. FederalUnited States SenateThe nominees were incumbent Richard Shelby (Republican Party) and attorney William G. Barnes (Democratic Party). United States HouseAll seven Alabama seats in the United States House of Representatives were up for election in 2010. StateGovernorIncumbent Governor Bob Riley was ineligible for re-election due to term limits.
Lieutenant governor
Secretary of StateIncumbent Secretary of State Beth Chapman was successful in her bid for a second term.
Attorney generalIncumbent Attorney General Troy King lost his re-election bid in the GOP primary.
State TreasurerIncumbent Treasurer Kay Ivey did not seek re-election, instead successfully running for Lieutenant Governor.
Auditor
Commissioner of Agriculture & Industries
Public Service Commissioner
State Board of Education
State SenateAll 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 vacant). State House of RepresentativesAll 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 vacant). Judicial positionsMultiple judicial positions will be up for election in 2010. Supreme Court
Civil Appeals Court
Ballot measuresTwo 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. LocalMany elections for county offices were also held on November 2, 2010. References
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