Alabama Public Service Commission President Party: Republican Age: 57 Residence: Montgomery Political experience: Public Service Commission 2010-present, president since 2012; ran unsuccessfully for lieutenant governor, 2018; first woman elected executive director/chair of the Alabama Republican Party, 2005. Professional experience: Co-owner, Cavanaugh Bradley Animal Hospital, Montgomery; former deputy chief of staff/senior adviser, administration of Gov. Bob
State Board of Education Place 7 Party: Republican Residence: Florence Political experience: Longtime Republican activist. Has served as chairman of the Lauderdale County Republican Party and on the State Republican Executive Committee. First run for public office. Professional experience: Ear, nose and throat doctor and small business owner. Practiced medicine in the Shoals area for more than 30
Voters go to the polls March 5 to select party nominees for offices from the White House, to Congress to the courthouse. BirminghamWatch’s 2024 Primary Voter Guide will brief you on what’s on your Republican or Democratic ballot in Jefferson County with profiles of candidates, sample ballots and takeouts on key races. Also on the ballot is an amendment to streamline the way the Legislature votes on local legislation that affects only one county or area. In some of the most closely watched races, voters will be deciding on party nominees for newly redrawn Congressional Districts, two of which take in parts of Jefferson County. If you are unsure which districts you vote in, visit AlabamaVotes.gov to look up your address. For a complete look at what’s in the Voter Guide, Read more.
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There are no Jefferson County races on the Republican ballot during the March 5 primary. There are statewide candidates in contested primary races, and there will be Republicans candidates in local races in November. Follow the links for profile information, where applicable. President of the United States Ryan l. Binkley Chris Christie (campaign suspended) Ron
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Chief Justice of the Alabama Supreme Court Party: Republican Residence: Shelby County Political experience: Elected to Alabama Senate, 2010, and served one term; Distinguished Fellow, Alabama Policy Institute; member, The Federalist Society; has been legal counsel to the Alabama Republican Party and two Republican governors. Professional experience: Co-founding partner of the law firm Bachus, Brom
Chief Justice, Alabama Supreme Court Party: Republican Residence: Montgomery/Mobile. Political experience: Elected associate justice of the Alabama Supreme Court, 2018. Appointed Mobile County Circuit Court judge by then-Gov. Bob Riley in 2006 and ran three times – 2006, 2010 and 2016 – unopposed. Professional experience: In private practice for 14 years before becoming a judge. Previously active
The first bone of contention in the U.S. House race for District 6 came with accusations that the incumbent broke his promise by seeking a sixth term. Jefferson County residents Gerrick Wilkins and Kenneth McFeeters claim U.S. Rep. Gary Palmer reneged on his campaign promise to step down after five terms in the House. Both
Three men are vying for the Republican nomination to represent Alabama’s 6th Congressional District – incumbent Rep. Gary Palmer and challengers Kenneth McFeeters and Gerrick Wilkins. Here’s a bit about them. Kenneth McFeeters Kenneth McFeeters, 63, who is also known as “Abe” McFeeters was born in Montreal, Canada, and grew up in Birmingham. He became a
