Congressman Robert Aderholt on Wednesday released a statement thanking the voters of Alabama’s Fourth Congressional District for electing him to a 14th term representing them in the U.S. House of Representatives. Despite facing both a Democratic and a Libertarian opponent, Aderholt was elected in a landslide in Tuesday’s general election.
“It is my honor to have been chosen by the voters of Alabama’s 4th Congressional District to serve another term in Congress,” Aderholt stated. “I am truly humbled by the overwhelming support I have received. When the new Congress begins January 3rd, I’m confident Republicans will have a majority in the U.S. House. Our focus will be on the economy, fuel prices, securing the border, strengthening our military, and holding the Biden Administration accountable.”
Aderholt received over 84.1% of the votes cast on Tuesday (164,371). Democratic challenger Rick Neighbors received 13.6% of the votes (26,628 votes). Libertarian candidate Johnny Cochran only received 2.2% (4,294 votes). Alabama’s Fourth Congressional District has a reputation as being the most Republican district in the entire country. The landslide victory is a testament to Aderholt’s popularity as well as CD4’s staunch support of the Republican Party and its principles.
While the state of Alabama is able to count all of its election results within four hours of the polls closing, other states struggle to accomplish the task, and it may be days or even weeks for some states to complete the project. As of press time, Democrats have won 184 House seats and Republicans 207. The votes are still being counted in 44 congressional districts. Republicans are still optimistic that they can win the 11 seats necessary to take control of the House of Representatives in January. Congress will meet again this year. One important issue the current Congress has to address is passing a continuing resolution to fund the government into the new year.
“While I’m looking forward to the new Congress, we still have a lot left to do in this current session that resumes next week,” Aderholt said. “Democrats will still be in power until January, and we will have to fight against any radical policy they try and push through Congress in the time before Republicans take over. “
If Republicans take control of the House of Representatives, Aderholt is expected to assume a top role – possibly as Chairman of the powerful House Appropriations Committee. Aderholt is currently the ranking Republican member on the Committee.
With the pending retirement of Sen. Richard Shelby at the end of this term, Aderholt will be the senior member of Alabama’s congressional delegation.
Aderholt was an attorney who served as assistant legal advisor for Alabama Gov. Fob James prior to his election to Congress for the open seat. He is a native of Haleyville, where he once served as the municipal judge. He has a bachelor’s degree from Birmingham Southern University and a law degree from Samford University’s Cumberland School of Law.
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