Office: Jefferson County Circuit Clerk

Ralph Young

Party: Democrat

Residence: Homewood

Political experience: Jefferson County Democratic Executive Committee, District 5.

Professional experience: Works for Accenture, a Fortune 500 company.

Civic experience: Leads Alabama Equality and the ALGBTQ Shout film festival.

Education: Bradshaw High School in Florence; Birmingham-Southern College.

Main issues: Young says he has the aptitude and skills for the job. “We’ve got a good thing here in Jefferson County, and it’s time to turn it up. That starts now. Alabama is on the cusp of a renaissance, and it’s time to forge a new path. My core values are people matter, be kind, public service, you’ve got a friend, love your neighbor and forward together. As a candidate, I am fighting for expansion of voting rights, criminal justice reform and government transparency and accountability.”

Top contributors: Unknown, $100; total contributions, $7,228.

Campaign: Facebook: Ralphforclerk and www.ralphforclerk.com