2018 Election

Judge Bob Vance Makes Second Run for State’s Top Judicial Seat

WBHM’s Andrew Yeager interviewed Judge Bob Vance, who is trying for a second time to become the head of Alabama’s court system. Vance has been a civil circuit judge in Jefferson County since 2002. This year Vance is the Democratic nominee for Alabama’s chief justice. He faces current Supreme Court Associate Justice Republican Tom Parker in November. Yeager talked with Vance about a range of issues, including opioid abuse, politics on the court and funding for state courts. Read more and listen to the interview.

by Andrew Yeager, WBHM

Chris Davis

Alabama House District 59 Chris Davis Age: 45 Residence: Birmingham Political experience: Ran for State House District 59 in 2014; ran for Birmingham City Council District 5, 2017. Professional experience: Former staff member, U.S. Rep. Elijah Cummings, D-Maryland; Maryland campaign staff, Barack Obama Presidential Campaign, 2008; Currently, director of business development and community outreach, Walker

by BirminghamWatch

Shelby County Board of Education, Place 1

Candidates for Shelby County Board of Education, Place 1, in the June 5 primary

by BirminghamWatch

Shelby County Superintendent of Education

Candidates for Shelby County Superintendent of Education in the June 5 primary

by BirminghamWatch

Lewis Brooks

Office: Shelby County Superintendent Lewis Brooks Party: Republican Age: 52 Residence: Pelham Political experience: None. Professional experience: Assistant superintendent of administration, Shelby County Schools, 2012-present; Shelby County Schools middle school coordinator, 2009-2012; Talladega County Schools elementary coordinator, 2005-2009; Thompson Middle School principal, 2003-2005; Pelham High School assistant principal, 2001-2003; Thompson Middle School assistant principal, 1999-2001;

by Starnes Media