2022 Elections

Minnie L. Tunstall, Democrat, Deputy District Attorney, 10th Judicial Circuit, Bessemer Division

Minnie L. Tunstall Deputy District Attorney, 10th Judicial Circuit, Bessemer Division Party: Democratic Age: 62 Residence: Pleasant Grove Political experience: Unsuccessfully ran for district judge in 2006 and unsuccessfully ran for district attorney in 2016. Professional experience: Former corrections officer, 1989-1992. Education: Bachelors of arts in psychology; jurist doctorate from Birmingham School of Law in 1990. Main issues: Tunstall

by Solomon Crenshaw Jr.

Glenda Freeman, Democrat, Jefferson County Circuit Court, Place 12

Glenda Freeman Jefferson County Circuit Court, Place 12 Party: Democrat Residence: Birmingham Political experience: Former president of the Alabama Lawyers Association; serves on the Character and Fitness Committee of the Alabama State Bar Association; active member of the Birmingham Bar Association; on the National Council of Bar Presidents; president of Miles College Law School Alumni

by Virginia MacDonald

Alisha Ruffin May, Democrat, Jefferson County Circuit Court, Place 20

Alisha Ruffin May Jefferson County Circuit Court, Place 20 Party: Democratic Residence: Birmingham Political experience: None Professional experience: Has practiced law in Birmingham for more than 20 years representing plaintiffs and defendants; a senior trial referee in Jefferson County Family Court and for the past three years has been on the bench in family court

by Virginia MacDonald

Lynneice O. Washington, Jefferson County District Attorney, Bessemer Cutoff

Lynneice O. Washington Jefferson County District Attorney, Bessemer Cutoff Party: Democratic Age: 54 Residence: Unincorporated Jefferson County near Bessemer Political experience: Elected Jefferson County district attorney for the Bessemer Cutoff, 2016 to present; unsuccessful run for Jefferson County district judge, 2010. Professional experience: Opened general practice law office,1997; served as assistant district attorney, 2002-2010; served as presiding

by Solomon Crenshaw Jr.

Kandice Pickett, Democrat, Jefferson County Circuit Court, Place 16

Kandice Pickett Jefferson County Circuit Court, Place 16 Party: Democratic Residence: Birmingham Political experience: None. Professional experience: 14 years of criminal law experience; Jefferson County District Attorney’s Office, has advised and trained law enforcement on search and seizure law, trial preparation and case investigation and has provided criminal law updates to attorneys and judges within

by Virginia MacDonald

Thomas E. Thrash, Democrat, Jefferson County Circuit Court, Place 12

Thomas E. Thrash Jefferson County Circuit Court, Place 12 Party: Democratic Age: 52 Residence: Pleasant Grove Political Experience: Elected judge to Place 11 of the Bessemer division in 2018. Professional experience: Thrash Law Firm, solo practitioner working primarily in criminal defense but also in personal injury, family law and landlord-tenant law, 2006-present; sergeant, Birmingham Police

by Virginia MacDonald

Paul Rand, Democrat, Jefferson County Circuit Court, Place 16

Paul Rand Jefferson County Circuit Court, Place 16 Party: Democratic Residence: Birmingham Political experience: None Professional experience: Attorney, Jefferson County Public Defender’s Office, 2020-present; attorney, criminal & civil rights; CJA Panel member; Zarzaur Law; judicial law clerk, United States District Court, 2016-2017; Clark-Clemon Fellowship Attorney, Jefferson County Public Defender’s Office, 2013-2016 Civic experience: Director, Alabama

by Virginia MacDonald

John W. Rogers Jr., Democrat, State House of Representatives, District 52

John W. Rogers Jr. Alabama House of Representatives, District 52 Party: Democratic Age: 82 Residence: Birmingham Political experience: Has held his House seat since 1982; ranking minority member of House Boards, Agencies and Commissions Committee; ranking minority member, Financial Service Committee; Jefferson County Legislative Committee. Professional experience: President, Rogers & Rogers Inc.; director of minority affairs,

by Virginia MacDonald

Robert L. Mardis III, Democrat, Jefferson County Board of Education, District 3

Robert L. Mardis III  Jefferson County Board of Education, District 3 Party: Democratic Age: 33 Residence: Pinson Political experience: Member of state and county Democratic Executive Committee; director for Young Dems of America; President/vice president, Birmingham Young Dems; vice president, Alabama Young Dems; co-chair, Youth Development for Alabama New South Coalition.   Professional experience: Realtor and corporate

by Solomon Crenshaw Jr.

Carita Venable, Democrat, Jefferson County Board of Education, District 5

Carita Venable Jefferson County Board of Education, District 5 Party: Democratic Age: 40 Residence: Hoover Political experience: Appointed to Jefferson County Board of Education in 2019, served as vice president, currently in second term as president. Professional experience: Teacher in Birmingham City Schools; Jefferson County Schools: instructional coach, school improvement supervisor, assistant principal, and principal; Southern Regional

by Virginia MacDonald