Attorney General Runoff
REPUBLICAN RUNOFF Troy King Steve Marshall Campaign Financing AG Marshall Pulls in Half a Million This Month Alone; King Reports Almost $80K There is no Democratic runoff in the race.
2018 Elections
Jefferson County Republican Ballot
Races on the Republican ballot in Jefferson County.
Cavanaugh Maintains Contribution Lead Against Ainsworth in Lt. Gov. Race
Twinkle Andress Cavanaugh continues to build her advantage over Will Ainsworth in campaign contributions, according to financial reports filed Monday by the two candidates for the Republican nomination for lieutenant governor. Cavanaugh, president of the Alabama Public Service Commission, reported that she collected $89,138 in contributions and spent $302,479 during the first week of July. Since the beginning of the campaign, she has raised $1.93 million in itemized contributions and spent $1.89 million. She reported a balance of $45,397. Ainsworth, a state representative from Guntersville, reported raising $50,000 during the first week of July and spending $14,575. Overall, he has collected $1.21 million in itemized contributions and spent $2.23 million, leaving a balance of $27,483 as the campaign heads into its final week. Read more.
AG Marshall Pulls in Half a Million This Month Alone; King Reports Almost $80K
Attorney General Steve Marshall has raised more than a half million dollars in campaign contributions so far this month, according to reports he filed Monday with the Secretary of State’s office. The majority of that money, $300,000, was contributed Monday by the Washington-based RAGA Action Fund, which has given $735,000 to Marshall’s campaign since the election cycle began last year. RAGA is an affiliate of the Republican Attorney Generals Association. Marshall and former Attorney General Troy King face off in a July 17 runoff for the Republican nomination for attorney general. King reported raising $79,885 during the June 30-July 6 reporting period. Read more.
Wilson Hale
Jefferson County Sheriff Wilson Hale Party: Democrat Residence: Birmingham Political experience: None Professional experience: U.S. Army, 1984-2008, receiving numerous military commendations and awards; Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, 1988-2018; two-time Alabama State Trooper of the Year, 1997 and 2014, and Alabama State Trooper Good Samaritan Award, 1997. Education: McAdory High School, 1985. Main issues: The 2014 Alabama
Eyrika Parker
Office: Jefferson County Circuit Clerk Party: Democrat Residence: Birmingham Political experience: None Professional experience: Employee of Jefferson County Circuit Clerk’s office, 2005; project management, document review for the termination and sale of Trust Department of SouthTrust Bank, 2006; project management, litigation of Oracle vs. Google production of over one million documents (Nelson Mullins), 2009; project
LaShunta “Shun” White-Boler
Jefferson County District Court Judge, Place 3 LaShunta “Shun” White-Boler Party: Democrat Residence: East Jefferson County Political experience: Running for Jefferson County District Court Judge Place 3, a Family Court seat in the Birmingham Division. Professional experience: Mediator, Magic City Mediations, 2014-present; attorney, Boler, LLC 2007-present; investigator, National EEO Investigative Services Office, 2012-2014; clerk, Jefferson
Patrick E. Kennedy
Shelby County Circuit Judge, Place 2 Patrick E. Kennedy Party: Republican Age:46 Residence: Alabaster Political experience: Ran for Shelby County Circuit judge, 2016; one of three finalists recommended by the Shelby County Judicial Commission for a judgeship, 2015. Professional Experience: Private law practice, 2001-present, engaged in all aspects of the law, with emphasis on
Phillip Bahakel
Office: Shelby County Circuit Judge, Place 2 Name: S. Phillip Bahakel Party: Republican Age: 63 Residence: Pelham Past Political Experience: Elected Jefferson County District Judge, 2000; ran unsuccessfully for judgeships in 2006 and 2010; has volunteered with Shelby County Republican Party Executive Committee. Professional Experience: Bahakel began practicing law in 1981, including serving as a Jefferson County District
Jacqueline Gray Miller
Alabama House of Representatives, District 54 Jacqueline Gray Miller Party: Democrat Professional experience: Founder, A JFG Production, 2017- present; Alabama marketing manager, The Nature Conservancy, 2014-2018; public information officer, City Council of the City of Birmingham, 2006-2014; television news producer, Channel 13 WVTM-TV; freelance news producer, 2002. Civic experience: Member, HIV Prevention Community Advisory Board