Virginia Martin

Near Campaign’s End, Ivey Adds to Fundraising Advantage Over Maddox

Gov. Kay Ivey continues to add to her fundraising advantage over Democrat Walt Maddox with one week remaining in their campaign for governor, according to reports filed Monday with the Alabama Secretary of State’s Office. Ivey, the Republican nominee, reported raising $146,413 from Oct. 20 to Oct. 26, compared to $45,465 for Maddox. Ivey spent $212,304, leaving a cash balance of $288,586. Maddox reported spending of $62,242 and has an account balance of $167,479. Read more. In Money Race, Chief Justice Candidate Vance Leads Parker in Past Week, This Year Republican Lt. Gov. Candidate Ainsworth Continues Far Ahead in Contributions Last Week Marshall Remains Far Ahead in Fundraising for Attorney General Race

by Glenn Stephens 

Marshall Remains Far Ahead in Fundraising for Attorney General Race

Incumbent Republican Steve Marshall dominates Democratic challenger Joseph Siegelman in fundraising for their campaigns for Alabama attorney general. Campaign reports the candidates filed Monday with the Secretary of State’s Office show Marshall raised $53,800 to Siegelman’s $18,658 during the period of Oct. 20 to Oct. 26. Read more.

by Glenn Stephens

Chip Beeker

Public Service Commission, Place 2 Chip Beeker Party: Republican Residence: Eutaw Political experience: Commissioner, Alabama Public Service Commission, 2014- present; member and chairman for 10 years, Greene Country Commission, 2006-1986. Professional experience: Owner and founder, Beeker Timber Company, founder, Beeker Cattle and Catfish Company; worked at James M Barry Steam Plant; worked at William Crawford

by Cheryl Slocum

Kari Powell

Public Service Commission, Place No. 2 Kari Powell Party: Democratic Age: 36 Residence: Homewood Political experience: None Professional experience: Freelance Graphic Designer, 2012-present; manager, Powell Pediatric Dentistry, 2012-2015; associate director of marketing, Baird & Warner Real Estate, 2007-2012; advertising director and producer/director of Sunday Showcase of Homes TV Show, Howard Hanna Real Estate, 2004-2007. Education:

by Virginia Martin

Cara McClure

Public Service Commission, Place No. 1 Cara McClure Party: Democratic Age: 49 Political experience: Faith-based field director, Bernie Sanders’ presidential campaign. Professional experience: Founder and owner ASAP Apartment Locators, 2013-2015; fast start trainer and team mentor in the networking industry, 2002. Education: Alabama State University; Jacksonville State University. Civic experience: Spearheaded the Black Mother’s Bail

by Cheryl Slocum

Rick Pate

Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries Rick Pate Party: Republican Residence: Lowndesboro Political experience: Mayor, Lowndesboro, 1997-present; vice chair, Lowndes County Republican Party; member, Alabama Republican Executive Committee. Professional experience:  Agri-businessman and owner, Pate Landscape, a company with 25 employees; owner, Pate Charolais, a working cattle farm and breeding operation; member of Associated General Contractors, the

by Paul South

Jeremy H. Oden

Public Service Commission, Place 1  Jeremy H. Oden Party: Republican Age: 58 Residence: Vinemont Political experience: Public Service commissioner, 2012-present; Alabama House of Representatives member, District 11, 1998-2012; member, Republican Club and Alabama Republican Party. Professional experience: Commissioner, Alabama Public Service Commission, 2012-present; representative, Alabama Legislature, 1998-2012; vice president, marketing and public relations, EvaBank, 1994-2012;

by Cheryl Slocum

Jim Zeigler

Office: Auditor Party: Republican Age: 70 Residence: Mobile Political experience: State auditor, 2014-present; elected to the Alabama Public Service Commission and twice as delegate to the Republican National Convention. Professional experience: Elder care planning attorney Education: University of Alabama, Faulkner University School of Law Main issues: On his Facebook page, Zeigler said: “State government needs a watchman against waste and

by Anita Debro

Miranda Joseph

State Auditor Miranda Joseph Party: Democratic Political experience: Previous runs for state auditor, including in 2014. Professional experience: Certified internal auditor; has worked in accounting and auditing for 12 years; Education: Bachelor’s in accounting, University of Alabama at Birmingham; master’s in business administration, University of Alabama at Birmingham. Main issues: Having a certified auditor fill

by Cheryl Slocum

John McMillan

Office: Treasurer  Party: Republican Residence: Stockton Political experience: Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries, 2010-present; Baldwin County Commission, state representative; commissioner of the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. Civic experience: Past executive vice president of the Alabama Forestry Association; past president of the Southern United States Trade Association, past president of the Southern Association of State

by Anita Debro