U.S. Representative Spencer Bachus (R-Ala.) defeated three primary challengers to hold on to his party's nomination for his seat. Bachus is chairman of the House Financial Services Committee and received support in his campaign from CUNA's Credit Union Legislative Action Council.
Media outlets reported that with more than 90% of the district's precincts reporting results, Bachus was ahead with between 59% and 60% of the vote compared to 27% for his nearest challenger, Scott Beason, a state legislator most well known for his role in crafting Alabama's law against illegal immigration.
"I'll do everything I can in this next Congress to make those of you who voted for me proud of that vote," Bachus told supporters when he declared victory on the night of March 13.
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