Jefferson County District Judge, Place 8 Alan Summers Residence: Birmingham Party: Democrat Political experience: Elected Family Court judge in 2007; re-elected in 2012. He has no Republican opposition in the general election. Civic experience: Former attorney who studied business marketing at UAB; earned his law degree from Birmingham School of Law and was admitted to
Democrat Robert Vance raised $73,350 in cash contributions last week while Republican opponent Tom Parker collected $24,400 in their campaigns for chief justice of Alabama, the candidates reported Monday to the Alabama Secretary of State’s Office. Vance, a Jefferson County Circuit Court judge, reported that he spent $77,610 during the period of Oct. 20 to Oct. 26. Parker, an associate justice on the Alabama Supreme Court who is seeking election as chief justice, spent $133,262 Read more.
Republican Will Ainsworth, the heavy favorite in the race for lieutenant governor, raised $84,324 in cash contributions last week, compared to $180 for Democrat Will Boyd, according to reports filed Monday with the Alabama Secretary of State’s Office. Read more.
Gov. Kay Ivey continues to add to her fundraising advantage over Democrat Walt Maddox with one week remaining in their campaign for governor, according to reports filed Monday with the Alabama Secretary of State’s Office. Ivey, the Republican nominee, reported raising $146,413 from Oct. 20 to Oct. 26, compared to $45,465 for Maddox. Ivey spent $212,304, leaving a cash balance of $288,586. Maddox reported spending of $62,242 and has an account balance of $167,479. Read more. In Money Race, Chief Justice Candidate Vance Leads Parker in Past Week, This Year Republican Lt. Gov. Candidate Ainsworth Continues Far Ahead in Contributions Last Week Marshall Remains Far Ahead in Fundraising for Attorney General Race
Public Service Commission, Place 2 Chip Beeker Party: Republican Residence: Eutaw Political experience: Commissioner, Alabama Public Service Commission, 2014- present; member and chairman for 10 years, Greene Country Commission, 2006-1986. Professional experience: Owner and founder, Beeker Timber Company, founder, Beeker Cattle and Catfish Company; worked at James M Barry Steam Plant; worked at William Crawford
Public Service Commission, Place No. 2 Kari Powell Party: Democratic Age: 36 Residence: Homewood Political experience: None Professional experience: Freelance Graphic Designer, 2012-present; manager, Powell Pediatric Dentistry, 2012-2015; associate director of marketing, Baird & Warner Real Estate, 2007-2012; advertising director and producer/director of Sunday Showcase of Homes TV Show, Howard Hanna Real Estate, 2004-2007. Education:
Public Service Commission, Place No. 1 Cara McClure Party: Democratic Age: 49 Political experience: Faith-based field director, Bernie Sanders’ presidential campaign. Professional experience: Founder and owner ASAP Apartment Locators, 2013-2015; fast start trainer and team mentor in the networking industry, 2002. Education: Alabama State University; Jacksonville State University. Civic experience: Spearheaded the Black Mother’s Bail
After weeks of contentious discussion, it’s official: Wardine Alexander is the newest member of the Birmingham City Council, filling the District 7 seat formerly held by Jay Roberson. Her appointment, as well as the election of District 4 Councilor William Parker as president pro tempore, marks the end of a deadlock between two factions of the council. But it also came amid an escalating feud between the council and Mayor Randall Woodfin who, along with most of his staff, was conspicuously absent from Tuesday’s meeting — prompting some councilors to say that they were “shocked” and “outraged” by what they called a display of “petty politics.” Read more
Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries Rick Pate Party: Republican Residence: Lowndesboro Political experience: Mayor, Lowndesboro, 1997-present; vice chair, Lowndes County Republican Party; member, Alabama Republican Executive Committee. Professional experience: Agri-businessman and owner, Pate Landscape, a company with 25 employees; owner, Pate Charolais, a working cattle farm and breeding operation; member of Associated General Contractors, the
Public Service Commission, Place 1 Jeremy H. Oden Party: Republican Age: 58 Residence: Vinemont Political experience: Public Service commissioner, 2012-present; Alabama House of Representatives member, District 11, 1998-2012; member, Republican Club and Alabama Republican Party. Professional experience: Commissioner, Alabama Public Service Commission, 2012-present; representative, Alabama Legislature, 1998-2012; vice president, marketing and public relations, EvaBank, 1994-2012;
