Alisha Ruffin May Jefferson County Circuit Court, Place 20 Party: Democratic Residence: Birmingham Political experience: None Professional experience: Has practiced law in Birmingham for more than 20 years representing plaintiffs and defendants; a senior trial referee in Jefferson County Family Court and for the past three years has been on the bench in family court
Lynneice O. Washington Jefferson County District Attorney, Bessemer Cutoff Party: Democratic Age: 54 Residence: Unincorporated Jefferson County near Bessemer Political experience: Elected Jefferson County district attorney for the Bessemer Cutoff, 2016 to present; unsuccessful run for Jefferson County district judge, 2010. Professional experience: Opened general practice law office,1997; served as assistant district attorney, 2002-2010; served as presiding
Robert L. Mardis III Jefferson County Board of Education, District 3 Party: Democratic Age: 33 Residence: Pinson Political experience: Member of state and county Democratic Executive Committee; director for Young Dems of America; President/vice president, Birmingham Young Dems; vice president, Alabama Young Dems; co-chair, Youth Development for Alabama New South Coalition. Professional experience: Realtor and corporate
Andrew Sorrell State Auditor Party: Republican Age: 36 Residence: Muscle Shoals Political experience: Alabama House of Representatives, 2018 to present; elected to State Republican Executive Committee, 2010. Professional experience: Owner of Infinity College Textbooks and Gold Guns, and Guitars Inc.; owner of residential and commercial rental properties. Education: University of North Alabama, business management degree.
Rusty Glover State auditor Party: Republican Age: 56 Residence: Semmes Political experience: Member of Alabama Senate, 2006-2018; Alabama House of Representatives, 2002-2006. Professional experience: Retired teacher, Mary G. Montgomery High School, Semmes. Education: Faulkner State Community College, associate degree; University of South Alabama, bachelor’s and master’s degrees. Main issues: Ballot security, positioning auditors in Huntsville,
Stan Cooke State Auditor Party: Republican Age: 61 Residence: Kimberly Political experience: Unsuccessful races for state auditor in 2018 and lieutenant governor in 2014. Professional experience: Pastor of Kimberly Church of God; founder of Abraham’s Promise, a Christian mission organization. Education: Lee University, bachelor’s degree; UAB, Ph.D. Main issues: Low taxes and government accountability. Top
Antwon Bernard Womack Alabama House of Representatives, District 55 Party: Democratic Residence: Birmingham Political experience: Ran for Birmingham Board of Education, District 8, 2021; Ran for mayor of Tarrant, 2008; ran for Birmingham Board of Education, District 6, 2009, dropped out of race Civic experience: Member of Saving Our Children through Advocacy Education: Wenonah High School Main
Fred “Coach” Plump Alabama House of Representatives, District 55 Party: Democrat Residence: Birmingham Political experience: Ran for District 7 House seat in 2006; Jefferson County Commission, 2008; District 57 House candidate, 2010 Professional experience: Property manager Jefferson County Conservator, 2008-2012; Sgt. 1st Class, U.S. Army, 1966-2007; Birmingham firefighter, 1974-2003 Civic experience: Founder and executive director of Pipe
Roderick “Rod” Scott Democrat State House District 55 Residence: Fairfield Political experience: Member, Alabama House of Representatives, District 55, 2006-present. As a member of the Democratic party, he is the ranking minority member of the Technology and Research, Ways and Means-Education, House Education Policy Committee, Fiscal Responsibility Committees, and vice chair of the Jefferson County
Phyllis Oden-Jones Alabama House of Representatives, District 55 Party: Democrat Residence: Fairfield Political experience: Fairfield City Council member Professional experience: Birmingham Police Department for 30 years as officer, supervisor of patrol, supervisor of detectives Civic experience: Fair Oaks Community, active member; Police Athletic Team, girls coordinator and coach; School Resource Officer, instructor of drug awareness
