Mara Ruffin Blackmon

Party: Democrat

Currently Running for: Alabama House of Representatives, District 57

Profession: Nurse; owns several businesses, including Bistro on 19th, Everyday Sunshine Childcare Center, and Giggles and Wiggles Academy.

?Education: Midfield High School; nursing degree, Lawson State Community College; studied political science at Miles College.

?Civic experience: ?Founded Latch & Live Foundation, 2015, to support families facing homelessness and economic hardship; member, Shady Grove Missionary Baptist Church.

More info: Campaign website,