2018 Elections

Christopher A. Countryman

Christopher Countryman

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, 1998.

Civic experience: Activist, Equality Wiregrass, 2015-present; Civil Air Patrol.

Main issues: Countryman’s website says he would prioritize expanding hate crime laws, increasing the accountability of law enforcement, reforming education through incentives for educators and schools, and reforming state ethics laws.

Campaign: https://www.facebook.com/Countryman4Alabama2018/