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| Alabama State Senate District 6 | ||
| Current incumbent | Larry Stutts  | |
| Population | 117,045 | |
| Race | 88.3% White, 0.6% American Indian or Alaska Native, 1.4% Two or More Races, 0.2% Asian, 3.6% Other, 5.9% Black, 0% Pacific Islander | |
| Voting age | 77.2% age 18 and over | |
Alabama’s sixth state senate district is represented by Republican Senator Larry Stutts.
As of the 2010 census, a total of 117,045 civilians reside within Alabama's sixth 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.
Incumbent Larry Stutts (R) defeated Johnny Mack Morrow (D) in the general election for Alabama State Senate District 6 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
| ✔ |
|
Larry Stutts (R) |
50.8
|
22,683 |
|
|
Johnny Mack Morrow (D) |
48.8
|
21,796 | |
| Other/Write-in votes |
0.3
|
143 | ||
|
|
Total votes: 44,622 (100.00% precincts reporting) |
Incumbent Larry Stutts defeated Steve Lolley in the Republican primary runoff for Alabama State Senate District 6 on July 17, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
| ✔ |
|
Larry Stutts (R) |
53.4
|
5,755 |
|
|
Steve Lolley (R) |
46.6
|
5,030 | |
|
|
Total votes: 10,785 |
Johnny Mack Morrow advanced from the Democratic primary for Alabama State Senate District 6 on June 5, 2018.
Candidate |
||
| ✔ |
|
Johnny Mack Morrow (D) |
|
|
Incumbent Larry Stutts and Steve Lolley advanced to a runoff. They defeated Eric Aycock in the Republican primary for Alabama State Senate District 6 on June 5, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
| ✔ |
|
Larry Stutts (R) |
47.1
|
7,419 |
| ✔ |
|
Steve Lolley (R) |
28.6
|
4,511 |
|
|
Eric Aycock (R) |
24.3
|
3,820 | |
|
|
Total votes: 15,750 |
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 Roger Bedford, Jr. was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Jerry Mays was unopposed in the Republican primary. Larry Stutts (R) was selected to replace Mays on March 20, 2014. Larry Stutts then faced Roger Bedford, Jr. in the general election on November 4, 2014. According to unofficial results, Stutts defeated Bedford by 60 votes; although Bedford conceded the election, the result was close enough to trigger a recount. The certified general election results declared Stutts the winner over Bedford.
Alabama State Senate District 6, General Election, 2014
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican |  Larry Stutts |
50.1% | 17,641 | |
| Democratic | Roger Bedford, Jr. Incumbent | 49.9% | 17,574 | |
| NA | Write-In | 0.1% | 27 | |
| Total Votes | 35,242 | |||
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 Roger Bedford defeated Jim Bonner (R) in the general election. Both candidates ran unopposed in the June 1 primary elections.
Alabama State Senate, District 6, General Election, 2010
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Roger Bedford Incumbent |
53.4% | 20,452 | |
| Republican | Jim Bonner | 46.6% | 17,816 | |
| Total Votes | 38,268 | |||
From 2002 to 2014, candidates for Alabama State Senate District 6 raised a total of $4,713,749. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $471,375 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money.
Campaign contributions, Alabama State Senate District 6
| Year | Amount | Candidates | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | $1,325,172 | 2 | $662,586 |
| 2012 | $16,921 | 1 | $16,921 |
| 2010 | $1,135,290 | 2 | $567,645 |
| 2008 | $142,822 | 1 | $142,822 |
| 2006 | $1,049,529 | 1 | $1,049,529 |
| 2002 | $1,044,015 | 3 | $348,005 |
| Total | $4,713,749 | 10 | $471,375 |
