The 2008 United States House of Representatives elections in Alabama were held on November 4, 2008, to determine the representation of the state of Alabama in the United States House of Representatives, coinciding with the presidential and senatorial elections. Representatives are elected for two-year terms; those elected served in the 111th Congress from January 4, 2009, until January 3, 2011. Alabama has seven seats in the House, apportioned according to the 2000 United States Census. Its 2007–2008 congressional delegation consisted of five Republicans and two Democrats. It is now four Republicans and three Democrats. District 2 changed party (from open Republican to Democratic). As of 2020, this is the last election in which Democrats won more than one congressional district in Alabama. Overview District 1 The Democratic and Republican primaries were not contested, with incumbent representative Jo Bonner winning the Republican party and Thomas Fuller winning the Democratic primary. However, Fuller withdrew from the race on June 12, 2008, stating he was unable to wage a creditable campaign in the district. Republican primary Candidates Declared Jo Bonner, Incumbent U.S. representative Democratic primary Candidates Withdrawn Thomas Fuller General election CQ Politics forecasted the race as 'Safe Republican'. Bonner won re-election with over 98% of the vote. District 2 This district covers southeastern Alabama, including Dothan and Montgomery. CQ Politics forecasted the race as 'No Clear Favorite'. The Rothenberg Political Report rated it 'Pure Toss-Up'. The Cook Political Report ranked it 'Republican Toss Up'. Republican Terry Everett, who had represented the district since 1993, decided to retire. Montgomery Mayor Bobby Bright won the Democratic primary. State Representative Jay Love won the Republican run-off election on July 15 against State Senator Harri Anne Smith (campaign website). George W. Bush won 67% in 2004 here. Bright won 50% of the vote to Love's 49%. Bobby Bright (D) (campaign website) Jay Love (R) (campaign website) 2nd district race ranking and background from CQ Politics Alabama District 2 race from OurCampaigns.org Campaign contributions from OpenSecrets Love (R) vs Bright (D) graph of collected poll results from Pollster.com District 3 The Democratic and Republican primaries were not contested. Mike D. Rogers (R) - Incumbent (campaign website) Joshua Segall (D) - Lawyer (campaign website) Mark Layfield (Independent) - real estate broker, ex-pilot, Navy veteran, and 2006 candidate CQ Politics forecasted the race as 'Republican Favored'. 3rd district race ranking and background from CQ Politics Alabama District 3 race