Government

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

Stephanie Floyd, Democrat, Jefferson County Board of Education, District 3

Stephanie Floyd Jefferson County Board of Education, District 3 Party: Democratic Age: 58 Residence: Center Point Political experience: None. Professional experience: Works as a finance professional at a bank; previusly was a real estate agent and sales person; more than 25 yeas of business and entrepreneurial experience. Civic experience: Leadership in church, community and workplace. Education:

by Virginia MacDonald

Andrew Sorrell, Republican, State Auditor

Andrew Sorrell State Auditor Party: Republican Age: 36 Residence: Muscle Shoals Political experience: Alabama House of Representatives, 2018 to present; elected to State Republican Executive Committee, 2010. Professional experience: Owner of Infinity College Textbooks and Gold Guns, and Guitars Inc.; owner of residential and commercial rental properties. Education: University of North Alabama, business management degree.

by Glenn Stephens

Rusty Glover, Republican, State Auditor

Rusty Glover State auditor Party: Republican Age: 56 Residence: Semmes Political experience: Member of Alabama Senate, 2006-2018; Alabama House of Representatives, 2002-2006. Professional experience: Retired teacher, Mary G. Montgomery High School, Semmes. Education: Faulkner State Community College, associate degree; University of South Alabama, bachelor’s and master’s degrees. Main issues: Ballot security, positioning auditors in Huntsville,

by Glenn Stephens