Joe Turnham, former chairman of the state Democratic party, faces state Rep. Mike Rogers for an open seat in east central Alabama. An energetic campaigner who has earned a national reputation as a "faith and values" Democrat, Turnham emphasizes retaining quality jobs as a top issue. Rogers, who served two terms in the state House of Representatives, is running on a family values platform.

The IBEW has 772 members in Alabama’s 3^rd District.