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2016 Primary Election

Donna Pike (R)

Jefferson County Board of Education, Place 1 Donna Pike Political experience: President pro tem, Irondale City Council; elected in 2012. Professional experience: Transportation specialist, Jefferson County schools, 26 years; Regions Bank, retired. Education: Attended Jefferson State Community College. Main Issue: Pike says on her campaign web site that being an employee of the schools for

Shadrack McGill (R)

U.S. Senate Shadrack McGill Date of birth: Nov. 6, 1975;  age 40 Residence: Woodville Political experience: State senator, 2010-2014. Professional experience: Owner/operator, MC Design, 2010-present; owner/operator H.S.S. Machine and Hydraulics, 2000-2010. Civic experience: None. Education: Attended Northeast Alabama Community College, 1998; graduate of Paint Rock Valley High School, 1994. Top contributors: No contributions reported. Main

John C. Hall (D)

Although John C. Hall’s name appears on the ballot, he has withdrawn from the race.  

Michael Streety (D)

Jefferson County Circuit Court Judge, Place 26 Michael Streety Date of birth: April 27, 1970; age 45 Residence: Pinson Political experience: None Professional experience: Deputy district attorney (senior trial attorney), Jefferson County District Attorney’s Office, 2004-present; state probation/parole officer, Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles, 2002-2004; deputy sheriff, Jefferson County, 1996-2002. Civic experience: Veteran, United

Twinkle Andress Cavanaugh (R)

Public Service Commission President Twinkle Andress Cavanaugh Date of birth: March 10, 1966; age 49 Residence: Montgomery Political experience: President, Public Service Commission, 2012-present; Place 1 representative, Public Service Commission, 2010-2012; chairman, Alabama Republican Party, 2005-2007; ran for state treasurer, 2002. Professional experience: Co-owner, Cavanaugh Bradley Animal Hospital; co-owner, Conservative Solutions; restaurant owner; deputy chief

Aaron L. Dettling (R)

Jefferson County Circuit Court Judge, Place 25 Aaron Dettling Date of birth: Feb. 15, 1973; age 43 Residence: Hoover Political experience: None Professional experience: Solo practitioner at Aaron L. Dettling L.L.C., 2014-present; associate (2002-2005) and partner (2006-2014), Balch & Bingham, L.L.P.; associate, Hand Arendall, L.L.C., 1999-2002; law clerk for U.S. District Judge W. B. Hand

Rhea Tays Fulmer (R)

Alabama Board of Education, District 7 Rhea Tays Fulmer Date of birth: September, 1957; age 58 Residence: Killen Political experience: Lauderdale County Commissioner, 2008-2012; lost re-election bid in 2012; volunteer, Ronald Reagan’s 1980 presidential campaign in Lauderdale County. Professional experience: Owner/photographer, Rhea Fulmer Photography, 1998-2008; account executive, Courier Journal, 2001-2003; Westat, professional field interviewer for

Agnes Chappell (D)

Jefferson County Circuit Court Place 23 Agnes Chappell Date of birth: Jan. 28, 1952; age 64 Residence: Birmingham Political experience: Ran for District Court judge, 2000, and Circuit Court judge, 2010. Professional experience: Judge, Birmingham Municipal Court, 2002-present; special Circuit Court judge, Jefferson County Family Court, 1999-2002; senior trial referee, Jefferson County Family Court, 1983-2002;

Brendette Brown Green (D)

Jefferson County Circuit Court Judge, Place 11 Brendette Brown Green Date of birth: October, 1957; 58 Residence: Birmingham Political experience: Ran for House District 58, 2006; Member, executive committee of the Democratic Party. Professional experience: Board member, Women Lawyers Section; Birmingham Municipal Court judge, 2008-present; special circuit Judge, 2004-2006; senior trial referee, 2003-2006. Civic experience:

Terry Dunn (R)

Public Service Commission President Terry Dunn Date of birth: July 3, 1959; age 56 Residence: Talladega Political experience: Public Service Commission, 2010-2014; executive member, state Republican Party, 2004-present; presidential delegate, Republican Party, 2004, 2008 and 2012; co-chairman, Etowah County Building Authority, 1992-1994. Professional experience: General contractor, 1991-present. Civic experience: Board co-chairman, Alabama Institute for Deaf