ALABAMA

The Senate:...
Republican Incumbent: Jeff Sessions
Democratic Challenger: Vivian Figures

The House:...

• Alabama's 2nd congressional district: Incumbent Terry Everett (R), 71, is retiring. This district covers southeastern Alabama, including Dothan and Montgomery. The Republican nominee will be favored to hold this district — George W. Bush won 67% in 2004 here (CPVI=R+13).On the Republican side, State Sen. Harri Anne Smith and State Rep. Jay Love are going to a runoff, with Love being the strong favorite to be the nominee. The Democratic nominee is Montgomery Mayor Bobby Bright.

• Alabama's 3rd Congressional District- Incumbent Mike Rogers(R) has never had any difficulty getting elected since his first race in 2002. This year, however, might be different. Democrat Joshua Seagall is running and a recent poll has Rogers leading by a 54% to 26% margin.

• Alabama's 5th congressional district: In a surprise, incumbent Bud Cramer (D) will retire after 18 years.^[14] This northern tier district usually votes Republican in national elections, giving Republicans a chance of a pick-up. On the Republican side, Madison County Commissioner Morris Brooks, State Senator Tom Butler and state Sen. Arthur Orr surprised some by announcing that they wouldn't run. On the Republican side; Insurance Agent and 1994 and 1996 nominee Wayne Parker and attorney Cheryl Baswell Guthrie are going to a runoff, with Parker considered the strong favorite to be the nominee. The Democratic nominee is state Senator Parker Griffith. Cramer originally indicated that he doesn't have a preferred successor and has not entirely ruled out endorsing a Republican,^[15] but on April 8, he endorsed Griffith.^[16]

House Retirements:...
Alabama's 5th congressional district: Bud Cramer (D)
Alabama's 2nd congressional district: Terry Everett(R)