Vote 2017: Alabama special primary election results
By Wade KwonElection results from today’s special primary for U.S. Senate in Alabama …
More election coverage in our Vote 2017Â special report.
(Updating throughout the evening.)
If needed, the runoff takes place Sept. 26.
Voter turnout statewide was 18 percent; in Jefferson County, 17 percent; in Shelby County, 21 percent. Compare that to the March 2016 primary — the most recent one with a Senate race — to 41 percent statewide, 43 percent in Jefferson County and 50 percent in Shelby County.
Results for Jefferson County and Shelby County.
Democrats
Winner in red | Runoff candidates in blue
Republicans
Winner in red | Runoff candidates in blue
*Dropped out.
Tweets
This just in on Twitter …
One voter pointed to his "I Voted" flag sticker, which was upside down. "It's a sign of distress," he said. #ALSEN #alpolitics
— Brian Lyman (@lyman_brian) August 15, 2017
A bunch of Alabama voters were listed as inactive voters today, including one of the candidates – @mobrooksforsen. Yikes! #ALPolitics @whnt pic.twitter.com/hrdQUUrEjl
— Chris Davis WHNT (@ChrisDavisMMJ) August 15, 2017
We are projecting the Democratic Senate nomination for Alabama will go to Doug Jones.
— Decision Desk HQ (@DecisionDeskHQ) August 16, 2017
BREAKING | @AP: Doug Jones wins Democratic nomination for Alabama's open Senate seat pic.twitter.com/OHokRCJwug
— ABC 33/40 News (@abc3340) August 16, 2017
Got a text noting Democrats' combined vote total tonight is less than Roy Moore alone has, so keep that in mind. #alpolitics #ALSEN
— Brian Lyman (@lyman_brian) August 16, 2017
BREAKING: Sen. Luther Strange, former Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore head to GOP primary runoff for Senate seat.
— The Associated Press (@AP) August 16, 2017
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