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| Alabama House of Representatives District 64 | ||
| Current incumbent | Harry Shiver  | |
| Population | 40,427 | |
| Race | 69% White, 2.7% American Indian or Alaska Native, 1.7% Two or More Races, 0.4% Asian, 0.5% Other, 25.6% Black, 0% Pacific Islander | |
| Voting age | 77.5% age 18 and over | |
Alabama’s sixty-fourth state house district is represented by Republican Representative Harry Shiver.
As of the 2010 census, a total of 40,427 civilians reside within Alabama's sixty-fourth house of representatives district. Alabama state representatives represent an average of 45,521 residents. After the 2000 Census, each member represented 42,353 residents.
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.
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.
| 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 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.
Incumbent Harry Shiver (R) defeated Amber Selman-Lynn (D) in the general election for Alabama House of Representatives District 64 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
| ✔ |
|
Harry Shiver (R) |
76.3
|
13,030 |
|
|
Amber Selman-Lynn (D) |
23.6
|
4,022 | |
| Other/Write-in votes |
0.1
|
20 | ||
|
|
Total votes: 17,072 (100.00% precincts reporting) |
Amber Selman-Lynn advanced from the Democratic primary for Alabama House of Representatives District 64 on June 5, 2018.
Candidate |
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| ✔ |
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Amber Selman-Lynn (D) |
|
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Incumbent Harry Shiver defeated Stephen Sexton in the Republican primary for Alabama House of Representatives District 64 on June 5, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
| ✔ |
|
Harry Shiver (R) |
56.9
|
3,525 |
|
|
Stephen Sexton (R) |
43.1
|
2,670 | |
|
|
Total votes: 6,195 |
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 Harry Shiver defeated James Hall in the Republican primary and was unchallenged in the general election.
Alabama House of Representatives, District 64 Republican Primary, 2014
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
 Harry Shiver Incumbent |
61.8% | 3,693 |
| James Hall | 38.2% | 2,280 |
| Total Votes | 5,973 | |
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 Harry Shiver faced no opposition in the June 1 Republican primary before winning the general election unopposed.
From 2002 to 2014, candidates for Alabama House of Representatives District 64 raised a total of $415,359. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $41,536 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money.
Campaign contributions, Alabama House of Representatives District 64
| Year | Amount | Candidates | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | $113,622 | 2 | $56,811 |
| 2012 | $1,000 | 1 | $1,000 |
| 2010 | $46,485 | 1 | $46,485 |
| 2008 | $5,400 | 1 | $5,400 |
| 2006 | $132,784 | 3 | $44,261 |
| 2002 | $116,068 | 2 | $58,034 |
| Total | $415,359 | 10 | $41,536 |
