Alabama's 8th Senate district

Alabama's 8th
State Senate district
Map of the district
Senator
 Steve Livingston
R–Scottsboro
Demographics81.3% White
7.3% Black
6.2% Hispanic
0.5% Asian
Population (2022)149,611
Notes[1]

Alabama's 8th Senate district is one of 35 districts in the Alabama Senate. The district has been represented by Steve Livingston, the Senate Majority Leader, since 2014.

Geography

ElectionMapCounties in District
2022
Jackson, portions of DeKalb, Madison
2018
Jackson, portions of DeKalb, Madison
2014
Jackson, portions of DeKalb, Madison
2010
2006
2002
Jackson, DeKalb, portion of Madison

Election history

2022

Alabama Senate election, 2022: Senate District 8[2]
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
RepublicanSteve Livingston (Incumbent) 33,758 98.21 −0.12
Write-in6141.79+0.12
Majority33,14496.43−0.22
Turnout34,372
Republican hold

2018

Alabama Senate election, 2018: Senate District 8[3]
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
RepublicanSteve Livingston (Incumbent) 37,913 98.33 +26.17
Write-in6451.67+1.48
Majority37,26896.65
Turnout38,558
Republican hold

2014

Alabama Senate election, 2014: Senate District 8[4]
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
RepublicanSteve Livingston 24,332 72.16 +21.66
DemocraticHorace Clemmons9,32227.65−21.41
Write-in640.19-0.24
Majority15,01044.52+43.08
Turnout33,718
Republican hold

2010

Alabama Senate election, 2010: Senate District 8[5]
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
RepublicanShadrack McGill 20,603 50.50 +7.15
DemocraticLowell Barron (Incumbent)20,01649.06−7.44
Write-in1770.43+0.28
Majority5871.44−11.72
Turnout40,796
Republican gain from Democratic

2006

Alabama Senate election, 2006: Senate District 8[6]
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
DemocraticLowell Barron (Incumbent) 19,364 56.50 −1.70
RepublicanDon Stout14,85543.35+1.73
Write-in510.15-0.03
Majority4,50913.16−3.43
Turnout34,270
Democratic hold

2002

Alabama Senate election, 2002: Senate District 8[7]
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
DemocraticLowell Barron (Incumbent) 19,890 58.20 −3.83
RepublicanDavid Hammonds14,22241.62+3.70
Write-in610.18+0.13
Majority5,66816.59−7.41
Turnout34,173
Democratic hold

1998

Alabama Senate election, 1998: Senate District 8[8]
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
DemocraticLowell Barron (Incumbent) 19,986 62.03 −37.87
RepublicanJ. Roger Culpepper12,22037.92+37.92
Write-in160.05-0.05
Majority7,76624.10−75.70
Turnout32,222
Democratic hold

1994

Alabama Senate election, 1994: Senate District 8[8]
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
DemocraticLowell Barron (Incumbent) 17,142 99.90 +0.18
Write-in170.10-0.18
Majority17,12599.80+0.35
Turnout17,159
Democratic hold

1990

Alabama Senate election, 1990: Senate District 8[8]
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
DemocraticLowell Barron (Incumbent) 20,618 99.72 −0.28
Write-in570.28+0.28
Majority20,56199.45−0.55
Turnout20,675
Democratic hold

1986

Alabama Senate election, 1986: Senate District 8[8]
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
DemocraticLowell Barron (Incumbent) 17,582 100.00 +44.49
Majority17,582100.00+88.88
Turnout17,582
Democratic hold

1983

Alabama Senate election, 1983: Senate District 8[8]
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
DemocraticLowell Barron (Incumbent, Write-In) 7,496 55.51 −44.46
DemocraticJ. David Stout5,99444.39+44.39
N/AWrite-in (all others)140.10+0.07
Majority1,50211.12
Turnout13,504
Democratic hold

This remains the only occasion that a write-in candidate has won election to the Alabama Legislature.[9]

1982

Alabama Senate election, 1982: Senate District 8[8]
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
DemocraticLowell Barron 19,866 99.97
Write-in50.03
Majority19,86199.95
Turnout19,871
Democratic hold

District officeholders

Senators take office at midnight on the day of their election.[10]

  • Steve Livingston (2014–present)
  • Shadrack McGill (2010–2014)
  • Lowell Barron (1982–2010)
  • James Lemaster (1978–1982)[11]
  • John Baker (1974–1978)[12]
  • Richard Malone (1970–1974)[13]
  • Ollie W. Nabors (1966–1970)[14]
  • Bill Nichols (1962–1966)[15]
  • G. Kyser Leonard (1954–1962)[16]

References

  1. ^ "Census profile: State Senate District 8, AL". Census Reporter. Retrieved July 30, 2024.
  2. ^ "Canvass of Results General Election November 8, 2022" (PDF). p. 39. Retrieved July 30, 2024.
  3. ^ "Canvass of Results General Election November 6, 2018" (PDF). p. 23. Retrieved July 28, 2024.
  4. ^ "Canvass of Results General Election November 4, 2014" (PDF). p. 18. Retrieved July 30, 2024.
  5. ^ "Canvass of Results General Election November 2, 2010" (PDF). p. 22. Retrieved July 30, 2024.
  6. ^ "Canvass of Results General Election November 7, 2006" (PDF). p. 26. Retrieved July 30, 2024.
  7. ^ "Certification of Results General Election November 5, 2002" (PDF). p. 4. Retrieved July 30, 2024.
  8. ^ a b c d e f Election Results Archive - Alabama Legislature. Available at: https://www.sos.alabama.gov/alabama-votes/voter/election-data. Retrieved 30 July 2024.
  9. ^ Lyman, Brian (August 26, 2014). "Judge dismisses indictment against ex-Sen. Lowell Barron". Montgomery Advertiser. Retrieved July 30, 2024.
  10. ^ "Alabama Senate". Encyclopedia of Alabama. Retrieved July 26, 2024.
  11. ^ Alabama Legislature (1979). Journal of the Alabama Senate, 1979, volume 1 (organizational, special, and regular sessions). Alabama Legislature. p. 3.
  12. ^ Alabama Legislature (1975). Journal of the Alabama Senate, 1975 (organizational and first, second, and third special sessions). Alabama Legislature. p. 3.
  13. ^ Alabama Legislature (1971). Journal of the Alabama Senate, 1971 (third special session). Alabama Legislature. p. 771.
  14. ^ Alabama Legislature (1967). Journal of the Alabama Senate, 1967 (organizational and special sessions). Alabama Legislature. p. 3.
  15. ^ Alabama Legislature (1963). Journal of the Alabama Senate, 1963, volume 3 (regular session). Alabama Legislature. p. 2109.
  16. ^ Alabama Legislature (1956). Journal of the Alabama Senate, 1956 (special session). Alabama Legislature. p. 351.
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