Joel R. Blankenship
Jefferson County Probate Judge, Place 2
Party: Republican
Residence: Homewood
Political experience: 2014 Republican candidate for Jefferson County tax assessor.
Professional experience: Attorney with The Blankenship Law Firm, 2009-present; legal counsel for Alabama Football Coaches Association, 2010-2013.
Education: Juris doctorate, Samford University, 2009; bachelor’s in political science/government and history, Samford University, 2005.
Main issues: Election integrity; making the Probate Court user friendly.
Campaign: Campaign website, Facebook.