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Alabama, State House, District 100

Alabama House of Representatives District 100
Current incumbentVictor Gaston Republican Party
Population55,488
Race80.1% White, 0.4% American Indian or Alaska Native, 1.6% Two or More Races, 2.9% Asian, 1% Other, 14% Black, 0% Pacific Islander
Voting age74.1% age 18 and over

Alabama’s one-hundredth state house district is represented by Republican Representative Victor Gaston.

As of the 2010 census, a total of 55,488 civilians reside within Alabama's one-hundredth house of representatives district. Alabama state representatives represent an average of 45,521 residents. After the 2000 Census, each member represented 42,353 residents.

About the office

Elected officials are not subjected to term limits and Alabama House members are one of only five lower house officials in the United States that are elected every four years. Alabama's state representatives assume office the day following their election.

Qualifications

Members of the House must be 21 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.

Salaries

State legislators
SalaryPer diem
$48,123/yearNo set per diem during the legislative session. Legislators are reimbursed for in-state travel expenses, which include mileage and per diem.

Vacancies

If there is a vacancy in the House, 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 House is in session. The governor has all discretion in setting the date of the election along with nominating deadlines.

Elections

2018

General election
General election for Alabama House of Representatives District 100

Incumbent Victor Gaston (R) won election in the general election for Alabama House of Representatives District 100 on November 6, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes

Victor Gaston (R)
97.1
12,086
Other/Write-in votes
2.9
362

Total votes: 12,448
(100.00% precincts reporting)
Democratic primary election

No Democratic candidates ran in the primary.

Republican primary election
Republican primary for Alabama House of Representatives District 100

Incumbent Victor Gaston advanced from the Republican primary for Alabama House of Representatives District 100 on June 5, 2018.

Candidate

Victor Gaston (R)

2014

Elections for the Alabama House of Representatives 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 Victor Gaston was unopposed in the Republican primary and was unchallenged in the general election.

2010

Elections for the office of Alabama House of Representatives 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 Victor Gaston won the general election with no opposition after running unopposed in the June 1 primary.

Campaign contributions

From 2002 to 2014, candidates for Alabama House of Representatives District 100 raised a total of $319,433. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $53,239 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money.

Campaign contributions, Alabama House of Representatives District 100

Year Amount Candidates Average
2014 $67,571 1 $67,571
2012 $3,507 1 $3,507
2010 $75,003 1 $75,003
2008 $9,261 1 $9,261
2006 $98,793 1 $98,793
2002 $65,298 1 $65,298
Total $319,433 6 $53,239