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Rep. Robert Aderholt (R-Ala.)

  • District: 4th District, North central -- Gadsden, part of Decatur
  • Residence: Haleyville
  • Born: July 22, 1965; Haleyville, Ala.
  • Religion: Congregationalist Baptist
  • Family: Wife, Caroline Aderholt; two children
  • Education: Birmingham-Southern College, B.A. 1987 (history & political science); Samford U., J.D. 1990
  • Military Service: None
  • Political Highlights: Republican nominee for Ala. House, 1990; Haleyville municipal judge, 1992-96; U.S. House, 1997-present
  • Elected: Elected: 1996 (8th term)
  • Committee Assignments: Appropriations (Agriculture; Commerce-Justice-Science; Homeland Security - Chairman)
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State Information: 4th District, North central -- Gadsden, part of Decatur

Election History
Year Election Candidate Votes Percent
2010 general Robert Aderholt (R) 167,714 98.8%
2008 general Robert Aderholt (R) 196,741 74.8%
Nicholas Sparks (D) 66,077 25.1%
2006 general Robert Aderholt (R) 128,484 70.2%
Barbara Bobo (D) 54,382 29.7%
2004 general Robert Aderholt (R) 191,110 74.7%
Carl Cole (D) 64,278 25.1%
2002 general Robert Aderholt (R) 139,705 86.7%
Tony McLendon (LIBERT) 20,858 13%
Vote For President
Year Democrat Republican Independent
2008 Barack Obama: 22% John McCain: 76%
2004 John Kerry: 28% George W. Bush: 71%
2000 Al Gore: 37% George W. Bush: 61%

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