U.S. Senate, Duties
The duties: The U.S. Senator represents the state of Alabama in Washington, D.C.
2016 Primary Election
Shelby County District Judge, Place 1, Duties
The job: This district judgeship handles mainly family court issues in Shelby County.
Jefferson County Circuit Court, Place 22, Duties
The duties: Circuit Court is the highest court in the county. The circuit courts are where jury trials take place. In most Alabama counties, the circuit courts hear both civil and criminal cases. In Jefferson County there is a civil division and a criminal division. The Place 22 seat handles civil cases.
Shelby County Commission, Duties
The duties: The responsibilities of the Shelby County Commission include supervision of all county public funds, adoption of an annual county budget, construction and maintenance and providing services through all city departments.
Shelby County Commission, Duties
The duties: The responsibilities of the Shelby County Commission include supervision of all county public funds, adoption of an annual county budget, construction and maintenance and providing services through all city departments.
Public Service Commission President, Duties
The duties: The president of the Alabama Public Service Commission works with the other two members of the Commission to regulate the state’s utility companies.
Laura McCauley Alvis (R)
Circuit Court Judge, 18th Judicial Circuit, Place No. 4 Name: Lara McCauley Alvis Date of birth: Dec. 31, 1974; age 41 Residence: Pelham Political experience: None Professional experience: Private practice, Alvis & Alvis, 2007-present; adjunct professor, University of Alabama School of Law, 2006-present; associate attorney, Allison, May, Alvis, Fuhrmeister and Kimbrough, 2006-2007; judicial law clerk,
Jane Hampton (R)
Shelby County Board of Education Place 1 Jane Hampton Date of birth: Dec. 7, 1948; age 67 Residence: Highland Park Drive, North Shelby County Political experience: Shelby County Board of Education, Place 1, 2010-2016. Professional experience: Principal, Oak Mountain Elementary, 1997-2008; assistant principal, Inverness Elementary, 1990-1997; teacher, Inverness Elementary, 1983-1990; teacher, Valley Elementary, 1971-1982. Civic
Lori Frasure (R)
Shelby County District Court Judge, Place No. 1 Name: Lori Frasure Date of birth: Dec. 23, 1972; age 43 Residence: Calera Political experience: None Professional experience: Private practice, 2003-present. Civic experience: None provided. Education: Cumberland School of Law, juris doctorate, 2003; University of Great Falls, master’s in human services, 1999; Western Carolina University, bachelor’s, 1995.
Tapeka Brown Fennell (D)
Jefferson County Deputy Treasurer Tapeka Brown Fennell Date of birth: January 1978, 38 Residence: Birmingham Political Experience: None Professional Experience: Treasurer, Alabama S.T.E.M. Education, 2016; ECA Accountancy, 2014-2016; analyst for Sirote & Permutt Mortgage Banking, 2007-2011; member of the National Association of Black Accountants, Alabama Society of Certified Public Accountants, and American Institute of Certified