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| Alabama State Senate District 23 | ||
| Current incumbent | Malika Sanders-Fortier  | |
| Population | 111,939 | |
| Race | 33.6% White, 0% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.8% Two or More Races, 0.2% Asian, 0.3% Other, 64.8% Black, 0% Pacific Islander | |
| Voting age | 74.2% age 18 and over | |
Alabama’s twenty-third state senate district is represented by Democratic Senator Malika Sanders-Fortier.
As of the 2010 census, a total of 111,939 civilians reside within Alabama's twenty-third state senate district. Alabama state senators represent an average of 136,564 residents. After the 2000 Census, each member represented 127,060 residents.
Alabama's senators serve without term limits for four-year terms. Alabama's state senators assume office the day following their election.
Under Article IV, Section 47, of the Alabama Constitution, senators must be at least 25 years of age at the time of their election, must be citizens and residents of the State of Alabama for at least 3 years and residents of their district at least one year prior to election.
| State legislators | |
|---|---|
| Salary | Per diem |
| $48,123/year | No set per diem during the legislative session. Legislators are reimbursed for in-state travel expenses, which include mileage and per diem. |
If there is a vacancy in the Senate, a special election must be conducted in order to fill the vacant seat. The governor must call for a special election if the vacancy happened before next scheduled general election and the Senate is in session. The governor has all discretion in setting the date of the election along with nominating deadlines.
Malika Sanders-Fortier (D) defeated Mark Story (Independent) in the general election for Alabama State Senate District 23 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
| ✔ |
|
Malika Sanders-Fortier (D) |
65.5
|
30,193 |
|
|
Mark Story (Independent) |
34.3
|
15,796 | |
| Other/Write-in votes |
0.2
|
88 | ||
|
|
Total votes: 46,077 (100.00% precincts reporting) |
Malika Sanders-Fortier advanced from the Democratic primary for Alabama State Senate District 23 on June 5, 2018.
Candidate |
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| ✔ |
|
Malika Sanders-Fortier (D) |
|
|
No Republican candidates ran in the primary.
Elections for the Alabama State Senate took place in 2014. A primary election took place on June 3, 2014; a runoff election took place where necessary on July 15, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was February 7, 2014. Incumbent Henry Sanders defeated Robert W. Green in the Democratic primary and was unchallenged in the general election.
Alabama State Senate, District 23 Democratic Primary, 2014
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
 Henry Sanders Incumbent |
69.7% | 22,991 |
| Robert W. Green | 30.3% | 10,015 |
| Total Votes | 33,006 | |
Elections for the office of Alabama State Senate consisted of a primary election on June 1, 2010, and a general election on November 2, 2010. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was April 2, 2010. Incumbent Henry Sanders won uncontested in the general election. Sanders defeated Robert W. Green (D) in the June 1 Democratic primary.
Alabama State Senate, District 23, Democratic Primary Election, 2010
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Henry Sanders Incumbent |
69.2% | 19,427 | |
| Democratic | Robert W. Green | 30.8% | 8,661 | |
| Total Votes | 28,088 | |||
From 2002 to 2014, candidates for Alabama State Senate District 23 raised a total of $1,438,620. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $130,784 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money.
Campaign contributions, Alabama State Senate District 23
| Year | Amount | Candidates | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | $202,583 | 2 | $101,292 |
| 2012 | $1,000 | 1 | $1,000 |
| 2010 | $386,770 | 2 | $193,385 |
| 2008 | $27,561 | 1 | $27,561 |
| 2006 | $503,850 | 3 | $167,950 |
| 2002 | $316,856 | 2 | $158,428 |
| Total | $1,438,620 | 11 | $130,784 |
