Mara Ruffin Blackmon
Party: Democrat
Currently Running for: Alabama House of Representatives, District 57
Profession: Nurse; owns several businesses, including Bistro on 19th, Everyday Sunshine Childcare Center, and Giggles and Wiggles Academy.
?Education: Midfield High School; nursing degree, Lawson State Community College; studied political science at Miles College.
?Civic experience: ?Founded Latch & Live Foundation, 2015, to support families facing homelessness and economic hardship; member, Shady Grove Missionary Baptist Church.
More info: Campaign website,