Office: Shelby County Circuit Court Sharon Cooper Party: Republican Age: 51 Residence: Columbiana Political experience: None Professional experience: Chief magistrate for Shelby County, 2005-present; supervised every division of court (civil, family and criminal); past president of Shelby County Legal Secretary Association. Education: Bachelor of Science degree in criminal justice from Faulkner University, 2010; Alpha Phi
Candidates for Shelby County Circuit Judge, Place 2
Ten people are on the ballot seeking their party’s nominations to the governor’s chair. The candidates have discussed and debated a wide range of issues in the countdown to the June 5 primaries. BirminghamWatch takes a look at what they’ve had to say about topics from education to taxation. Read more.
Shelby County Circuit Judge, Place 2 Nicole Saia Party: Republican Age: 41 Residence: Shelby County Political experience: None. Professional experience: Registered mediator with the State of Alabama, 2011 -present; attorney, Newman, Miller and O’Neal, 2001-2003; attorney, The Anderson Law Firm, 2003-2005; sole practicioner, 2005- present. Litigation experience in a broad range of legal matters, including,
Shelby County Circuit Judge, Place 2 Name: Julie A. Palmer Party: Republican Age: 62 Residence: Riverchase Political experience: Elected Jefferson County Circuit Judge, Jefferson County, Place 20 in 2010 and served from January 2011 until January 2017; ran unsuccessfully for Circuit Judge, Jefferson County, Place 20; current candidate for Circuit Judge, Shelby County, Place 2. Professional experience:
Shelby County Circuit Judge, Place 2 Patrick W. Franklin Party: Republican Residence: Shelby County Political Experience: None Professional Experience: Twelve years in private practice and currently a partner with the firm of Miller, Christie & Kinney, P.C.; member, Alabama Defense Lawyers’ Association; member, the Defense Research Institute; Birmingham Bar Association; has been published in the Alabama
Candidates for Public Service Commission, Place 2, in the June 5 primary
Public Service Commission, Place 2 Robin Litaker Party: Republican Age: 59 Residence: Homewood Political experience: None. Professional experience: Teacher, Mobile County Public Schools, 10 years; Teacher, Assistant Principal, Principal, Hoover City Schools, 22.5 years; Civic experience: Former Alabama State Teacher of the Year; volunteering and organizing fun runs, food drives and other community activities. Education:
Candidates for Public Service Commission, Place 1, in the June 5 primary
Public Service Commission, Place 1 * Jim Bonner Party: Republican Age: 64 Residence: Phil Campbell Political experience: Republican candidate, Alabama Public Service Commission Place 1, 2018; Republican candidate, At-large Alabama Delegate Republican National Convention; 2016; Republican candidate, House of Representatives District 17, 2014; Republican candidate, At-large Alabama Delegate Republican National Convention, 2012; Republican candidate, Alabama
