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Election Results in the Jefferson County Democratic Primary

Unofficial returns reported by the Alabama Secretary of State’s Office. Results are not final until the votes are canvassed next week. President of the United States Joseph R. Biden, Jr. — 89.52% Dean Phillips — 4.48% Uncommitted — 6.00% U.S. Representative, 7th District Chris Davis — 7.46% Terri A. Sewell — 92.54% Circuit Court Judge,

Polling Hours Extended at Brighton After Ballot Glitch

Poll hours have been extended to 9:30 p.m. at the Brighton Community Center, Precinct 2150. The correct ballots were not available when the precinct opened at 7 a.m., leaving voters who showed up early unable to cast a ballot, according to a press release from Jefferson County. The Brighton precinct will stay open later tonight to allow voters time to return and cast their ballots.

Compare the Candidates Running for President

  Links to packages that sum up the presidential candidates’ positions on the issues. The New York Times’ Who’s Running for President in 2024 The Hill’s 2024 Presidential Candidates

Thomas Govan

Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals, Place 2 Party: Republican Residence: Montgomery Professional experience: Chief of the Criminal Trials Division of the Alabama Attorney General’s Office; has worked as a prosecutor for 15 years; U.S. Air Force Reserve. Civic experience: Serves as an elder, Sunday school teacher and member of the choir at his church.  Education: Bachelor’s degree,

Rich Anderson

Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals, Place 2 Party: Republican Residence: Montgomery Political experience: Ran unsuccessfully for the Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals, 2018; member, the Federalist Society, the NRA and Bama Carry. Professional experience: Has been an appeals prosecutor with the Alabama Attorney General’s Office for 18 years; attorney, private practice, 2001-2007. Education: University of

Stephen Davis Parker

Alabama Court of Civil Appeals, Place 2 Party: Republican Residence: Cullman County Political experience: Served on the Cullman County Executive Committee for 15 years; member, National Rifle Association and the Federalist Society. Professional experience: Has practiced law with his wife for 23 years. Civic experience: Board member, Cullman Caring for Kids; served on  the Cullman County Industrial

Chad Hanson

Alabama Court of Civil Appeals, Place 2 Party: Republican Residence: Trussville Political experience: Elected to Alabama Court of Civil Appeals in 2018. Professional experience: In private practice for 18 years before being elected to the court, primarily representing clients in civil and bankruptcy. Education: Mississippi College School of Law, 2000; University of Alabama, bachelor’s degree,

Robert L. McCollum

Alabama Public Service Commission President Party: Republican Residence: Dadeville Political experience: Run unsuccessfully for Alabama Public Service Commission in 2022. Professional experience:  Small business owner in multiple areas including construction, truck rental and vending machines. Education: Horseshoe Bend High School graduate Main issues: Has been highly critical of his opponent because of increasing Alabama Power