After getting elected to Congress as a Democrat, freshman Rep. Parker Griffith defected and joined the Republican Party in December 2009.
But while he was welcomed with open arms by Washington Republicans and the Alabama GOP congressional delegation (who helped his raise a ton of money), Republican voters in his district weren't so eager to embrace him.
Griffith was ousted in the Republican primary by Madison County Commissioner Mo Brooks, who was significantly outspent by Griffith. Brooks painted Griffith as untrustworthy, and it seemed to catch on with voters in the 5th district.
Brooks will start out as the favorite against Democratic nominee Steve Raby, a former chief of staff to former Democratic Sen. Howell Heflin, in November. This conservative-leaning district went for John McCain 61% to 38% in 2008.
PVI: R+12
Mo Brooks: Raised $41,000 in Q1; $214,000 cash-on-hand
Steve Raby: Raised $185,000 in Q1; $186,000 cash-on-hand
Current Rating: Likely GOP
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