Attorney General Chris Christie Party: Democrat Residence: Birmingham Political experience: None. Professional experience: Trial lawyer for Bradley Arrant Boult Cummings, more than 30 years. Civic experience: American Diabetes Association, Alabama board, chair, 2013–2016; member, 2007–present; Legal Aid Society of Birmingham, board of trustees, president, 2017, trustee, 2015–2017; UAB Center for Palliative and Supportive Care, Community
Office: Governor Bill Hightower Party: Republican Age: 59 Residence:Mobile Political offices held: Alabama Senate, District 35, 2013-present. Chairman of the Senate’s Constitution, Ethics and Elections Committee and vice chairman of the Banking and Insurance Committee. Professional experience: Owner of several small businesses, 2011-present; previous employment with Emerson Electric, AlliedSignal, Eaton and Balfour-Beatty. Education: Vanderbilt University, MBA;
Office: Governor Scott Dawson Party: Republican Age: 50 Residence: Birmingham resident and native of Ensley. Political races:This is Dawson’s first political race. Professional experience: Founder and CEO of Scott Dawson Evangelistic Association (SDEA), 1987-present, Birmingham-based national Christian outreach organization; ordained minister, Roebuck Park Baptist Church, 1993; worked at Western Supermarket during college and at Shoe
Office: Governor Tommy Battle Party: Republican Age: 62 Residence: Huntsville. Political offices held: Mayor of Huntsville, 2008-present; Huntsville City Council, 1984-1988. Political races run: Unsuccessful run for mayor of Huntsville, 1988. Professional experience:Owner and founder, Battle Real Estate, 1992-present; manager, Britling on the Highland, 1980; worked at Mobile shipyards and Birmingham restaurant while in college, and at
Office: Governor Party: Democratic Age: 36 Residence: Dothan Political races run: None Political offices held: None Professional experience: Owner, White’s Photography; veteran, U.S. Army; ordained minister. Education: American InterContinental University, 2007-2010; Eufaula High School, 1996-2000. Main issues:White’s website says he will prioritize creating jobs, expanding Medicare and Medicaid, appropriating funds to the state’s educational system, and allowing a vote on
Office: Governor Party: Democratic Age: 78 Residence: Montgomery Political experience: Ran for Alabama commissioner of agriculture and industries, 2014; director, Alabama Development Office. Professional experience: Chief administrative assistant, office of Gov. Lurleen Wallace; chief administrative assistant, office of Gov. Albert Brewer. Civic experience: Commander in headquarters, Alabama National Guard; executive officer, Army Reserves; past president, Alabama Cable TV Association; former board
Office: Governor Party: Democratic Age: 45 Residence: Tuscaloosa Political offices held: Mayor, Tuscaloosa, 2005-present; city councilor, sixth district, Tuscaloosa, 2001-2005. Professional experience: Field director, Alabama Education Association; executive director of personnel, Tuscaloosa City Schools. Education: University of Alabama at Birmingham, masters degree, public administration; University of Alabama at Birmingham, bachelor’s degree in political science; Central High School, 1991. Civic
Office: Governor Party: Democratic Age: 63 Residence: Hanceville Political offices held: Ran for lieutenant governor, 2014; District 12 Representative, Alabama House of Representatives, 2008-2010. Professional experience: Pastor, North Alabama Conference of the United Methodist Church, 2000-present; pastor, St. James United Methodist Church, 2006-present; assistant director, Alabama Department of Industrial Relations; Golden Rod Broiler Poultry Processing Plant; Lansing Industries;
Office: Governor Party: Democratic Age: 39 Residence: Dothan Political races run: None Political offices held: None Professional experience: Senior sales associate, Gander Mountain, 2013-2014; district sales manager, Dothan Eagle, 2010-2012; courier, Dothan Eagle, 2009-2010. Education: Studies leadership and administration at Harvard University, 2015-present; Grand Canyon University, bachelors of arts in government and law, 2015; Global University, 2000; Northview High School,
Office: Governor Party: Democratic Age: 62 Residence: Montgomery Political offices held: Chief justice, Alabama Supreme Court, 2007-2011; judge, Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals, 1995-2007. Professional experience: Adjunct law professor and consultant, Faulkner School of Law, 2012-present; president, Next Generation Consulting, 2011-present. Education: Juris doctor, law, University of Alabama School of Law, 1981; bachelor of arts in history, University of
