Circuit Court Judge, 10th Judicial Circuit, Place No. 5

David Carpenter

Party: Democrat

Age: 51

Residence: Bessemer

Political experience: Jefferson County Circuit Court Judge, Place 1, 2001-present; presiding judge, 2013-present.

Professional experience: Founder, Jefferson County veterans’ court; attorney, The Carpenter Law Office, 2003-2012.

Education: Master of laws, University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law,1995; juris doctorate, Mississippi College School of Law, 1994; philosophy and religious studies, University of Alabama, 1990.

Main issues: On his website, the candidate said, “As your Circuit Judge I pledge to continue to serve the citizens of Jefferson County by managing programs that reduce crime, save taxpayer money, and change lives.”

Top contributors: Christopher David, $1,000; Elizabeth S. Hall, $1,000; Sabra Carpenter, $1000; Tommy Spina, $1,000; Billy Jewel, $500; Charles Salvagio, $500; Gray Brett, $500; Mason Evans, $500; May Law Firm, $500; Russell Patterson, $500.

Campaign: https://keepjudgecarpenter.com