Alabama State House District 37
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Bob Fincher Republican (not the Republican nominee in 2026) · Member list as of Oct 28
No published poll names both candidates.Last result · 2022 general (different candidates): Bob Fincher (R) 98.7
- Last election
- Bob Fincher (Republican) was unopposed, 2022
- On the 2026 ballot
- 2 candidates
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Candidates on the ballot
- Michelle FrenchDemocratic
- Jeff MonroeRepublican
This list may not include every candidate. See the official list at the Alabama Secretary of State, Elections Division
Source: sos.alabama.gov (PDF), dated Aug 26
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History (15 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 12,091
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
Alabama House of Representatives District 37, 1970 to 2022, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBob FincherWon(incumbent) Republican 11,93798.7% Scattered write-ins Write-in 1541.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,647
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2018 to 2021)
Alabama House of Representatives District 37, 1970 to 2022, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBob FincherWon(incumbent) Republican 11,13771.2% DemocraticCharlotte A. Clark-Frieson Democratic 4,49428.7% Scattered write-ins Write-in 160.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,003
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2017)
Alabama House of Representatives District 37, 1970 to 2022, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanFincherWon Republican 5,94949.6% DemocraticBurns Democratic 5,51846.0% IndependentKelly Independent 5314.4% Scattered write-ins Write-in 50.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,131
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2013)
Alabama House of Representatives District 37, 1970 to 2022, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRichard LairdWon(incumbent) Democratic 8,10653.6% RepublicanBob Fincher Republican 7,01146.3% Scattered write-ins Write-in 140.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,331
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2013)
Alabama House of Representatives District 37, 1970 to 2022, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRichard LairdWon(incumbent) Democratic 9,32369.9% RepublicanPete Ward Republican 4,00830.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,499
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2013)
Alabama House of Representatives District 37, 1970 to 2022, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRichard LairdWon(incumbent) Democratic 10,76174.2% RepublicanWayne J. Creed Republican 3,73025.7% Scattered write-ins Write-in 80.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,953
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1994 to 2001)
Alabama House of Representatives District 37, 1970 to 2022, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRichard LairdWon(incumbent) Democratic 9,953100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,760
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1994 to 2001)
Alabama House of Representatives District 37, 1970 to 2022, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRichard LairdWon(incumbent) Democratic 7,760100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,850
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1983 to 1993)
Alabama House of Representatives District 37, 1970 to 2022, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRichard LairdWon(incumbent) Democratic 6,850100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,681
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1983 to 1993)
Alabama House of Representatives District 37, 1970 to 2022, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRichard LairdWon(incumbent) Democratic 8,05783.2% IndependentJim Blair Independent 1,62416.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 1,980
- Election day
- November 8, 1983
- Type
- Special election
- District map
- Older district map (1983 to 1993)
Alabama House of Representatives District 37, 1970 to 2022, 1983, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRichard LairdWon(incumbent) Democratic 1,980100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,540
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982)
Alabama House of Representatives District 37, 1970 to 2022, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticC. Howard NevettWon(incumbent) Democratic 7,538100.0% OtherBob Adams Other 10.0% OtherBill Cowan Other 10.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,935
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1981)
Alabama House of Representatives District 37, 1970 to 2022, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJim BennettWon Democratic 4,24653.5% RepublicanAl Hill Republican 3,68946.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,159
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1981)
Alabama House of Representatives District 37, 1970 to 2022, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticTom LeonardWon Democratic 4,03865.6% RepublicanCharles G. Miles Republican 2,12034.4% OtherThomas L. Alexander Jr. Other 10.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 450,506
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- Seats
- 10
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1973)
Alabama House of Representatives District 37, 1970 to 2022, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJim WoodWon(incumbent) Democratic 39,929100.0% DemocraticBen StokesWon Democratic 39,088100.0% DemocraticMayer W. PerloffWon(incumbent) Democratic 38,721100.0% DemocraticCharles G. TherrellWon Democratic 38,219100.0% DemocraticG. Sage LyonsWon Democratic 37,955100.0% DemocraticH. L. CallahanWon Democratic 37,845100.0% DemocraticBill RobertsWon Democratic 36,529100.0% RepublicanBert NettlesWon Republican 34,37854.6% DemocraticW. M. CollinsWon(incumbent) Democratic 32,19854.0% DemocraticMaurice A. DowningWon(incumbent) Democratic 30,90851.9% OtherReggie Copeland Other 28,63448.1% OtherDan Alexander Other 28,61545.4% RepublicanVictor Gaston Republican 27,48746.0%
1970 to 2022: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), retrieved Oct 28, 2026. Compiled by Carl Klarner (Harvard Dataverse) from official returns; not an official source
Last contest in this district on file: 2022.
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Election Wrld. (2026). Alabama State House District 37, election results 1970 to 2022. https://www.electionwrld.com/al/house/37. Retrieved October 31, 2026.
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DataState data (JSON)Sources: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse)Data as of Oct 28, 2026