American legislative district
Alabama's 2nd State Senate district |
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Demographics | 58.8% White 26.9% Black 6% Hispanic 3.8% Asian |
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Population (2022) | 154,134 |
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Notes | [1] |
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Alabama's 2nd Senate district is one of 35 districts in the Alabama Senate. The district currently is represented by Tom Butler (Republican).
Communities
The district includes portions of Limestone and Madison counties. Communities contained at least partially within the district include the following:[1]
Cities
Unincorporated places
- Capshaw
- Harvest
- Redstone Arsenal
Election history
2022
Alabama Senate election, 2022: Senate District 2[2] Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| Republican | Tom Butler (Incumbent) | 25,951 | 55.52 | +1.25 |
| Democratic | Kim Caudle Lewis | 20,749 | 44.39 | −1.25 |
| Write-in | 43 | 0.09 | +0.00 |
Majority | 5,202 | 11.13 | +2.50 |
Turnout | 46,743 | | |
| Republican hold |
2018
Alabama Senate election, 2018: Senate District 2[3] Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| Republican | Tom Butler | 31,997 | 54.27 | −41.99 |
| Democratic | Amy Wasyluka | 26,911 | 45.64 | +45.64 |
| Write-in | 54 | 0.09 | -3.65 |
Majority | 5,086 | 8.63 | −83.90 |
Turnout | 58,962 | | |
| Republican hold |
2014
2010
2006
Alabama Senate election, 2006: Senate District 2[6] Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| Democratic | Tom Butler (Incumbent) | 24,584 | 60.39 | +2.88 |
| Republican | Jim Burden | 16,096 | 39.54 | −2.51 |
| Write-in | 30 | 0.07 | -0.37 |
Majority | 8,488 | 20.85 | −5.38 |
Turnout | 40,710 | | |
| Democratic hold |
2002
Alabama Senate election, 2002: Senate District 2[7] Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| Democratic | Tom Butler (Incumbent) | 23,922 | 57.51 | −2.51 |
| Republican | Steve Andrews | 17,488 | 42.05 | +2.12 |
| Write-in | 183 | 0.44 | +0.39 |
Majority | 6,434 | 15.47 | −4.61 |
Turnout | 41,593 | | |
| Democratic hold |
1998
Alabama Senate election, 1998: Senate District 2[8] Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| Democratic | Tom Butler (Incumbent) | 27,007 | 60.02 | +7.84 |
| Republican | Hugh McInnish | 17,970 | 39.93 | −7.88 |
| Write-in | 23 | 0.05 | +0.04 |
Majority | 9,037 | 20.08 | +15.71 |
Turnout | 45,000 | | |
| Democratic hold |
1994
Alabama Senate election, 1994: Senate District 2[8] Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| Democratic | Tom Butler | 19,699 | 52.18 | −12.18 |
| Republican | Jim Manley | 18,048 | 47.81 | +12.17 |
| Write-in | 3 | 0.01 | +0.00 |
Majority | 1,651 | 4.37 | −24.35 |
Turnout | 37,750 | | |
| Democratic hold |
1990
Alabama Senate election, 1990: Senate District 2[8] Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| Democratic | Jim Smith (Incumbent) | 23,444 | 64.36 | −35.64 |
| Republican | Jim Manley | 12,982 | 35.64 | +35.64 |
| Write-in | 3 | 0.01 | +0.01 |
Majority | 10,462 | 28.72 | |
Turnout | 36,429 | | |
| Democratic hold |
1986
Alabama Senate election, 1986: Senate District 2[8] Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| Democratic | Jim Smith | 20,166 | 100.00 | +24.08 |
Majority | 20,166 | 100.00 | +48.16 |
Turnout | 20,166 | | |
| Democratic hold |
1983
Alabama Senate election, 1983: Senate District 1[8] Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| Democratic | Jim Smith | 7,120 | 75.92 | −24.08 |
| Independent | Marvin A. Clem | 2,258 | 24.08 | +24.08 |
Majority | 4,862 | 51.84 | −48.16 |
Turnout | 9,378 | | |
| Democratic hold |
1982
Alabama Senate election, 1982: Senate District 1[8] Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| Democratic | Roger Bedford Jr. | 26,316 | 100.00 | |
Majority | 26,316 | 100.00 | |
Turnout | 26,316 | | |
| Democratic hold |
District officeholders
Senators take office at midnight on the day of their election.[9]
- Tom Butler (2018-present)
- Bill Holtzclaw (2010-2018)
- Tom Butler (1994-2010)
- Jim Smith (1986-1994)
- Roger Bedford Jr. (1982-1983)
- Charlie Britnell (1978-1982)[10]
- Joe Fine (1974-1978)[11]
- Bob Harris (1966-1974)[12]
- Bob Gilchrist (1962-1966)[13]
- Robert R. Berryman (1958-1962)[14]
- Joe Calvin (1954-1958)[15]
References
- ^ a b "Census profile: State Senate District 2, AL". Census Reporter. Retrieved July 26, 2024.
- ^ "Canvass of Results General Election November 8, 2022" (PDF). p. 33. Retrieved July 26, 2024.
- ^ "Canvass of Results General Election November 6, 2018" (PDF). p. 21. Retrieved July 26, 2024.
- ^ "Canvass of Results General Election November 4, 2014" (PDF). p. 16. Retrieved July 26, 2024.
- ^ "Canvass of Results General Election November 2, 2010" (PDF). p. 18. Retrieved July 26, 2024.
- ^ "Canvass of Results General Election November 7, 2006" (PDF). p. 22. Retrieved July 26, 2024.
- ^ "Certification of Results General Election November 5, 2002" (PDF). p. 3. Retrieved July 26, 2024.
- ^ a b c d e f Election Results Archive - Alabama Legislature. Available at: https://www.sos.alabama.gov/alabama-votes/voter/election-data. Retrieved 26 July 2024.
- ^ "Alabama Senate". Encyclopedia of Alabama. Retrieved July 26, 2024.
- ^ Alabama Legislature (1979). Journal of the Alabama Senate, 1979, volume 1 (organizational, special, and regular sessions). Alabama Legislature. p. 5.
- ^ Alabama Legislature (1975). Journal of the Alabama Senate, 1975 (fourth special session). Alabama Legislature. p. 513.
- ^ Alabama Legislature (1967). Journal of the Alabama Senate, 1967 (organizational and special sessions). Alabama Legislature. p. 3.
- ^ Alabama Legislature (1965). Journal of the Alabama Senate, 1965 (first special session). Alabama Legislature. p. 705.
- ^ Alabama Legislature (1959). Journal of the Alabama Senate, 1959, volume 1 (organizational, special, and regular sessions). Alabama Legislature. p. 705.
- ^ Alabama Legislature (1956). Journal of the Alabama Senate, 1956 (special session). Alabama Legislature. p. 351.