Alabama Super Tuesday 2024: Here’s what Birmingham voters need to know [al.com]

Tomorrow, March 5, polling offices in Jefferson and Shelby Counties will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. for the 2024 primaries and several other local elections.

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Here’s a look at what Birmingham area voters may find on their ballots in addition to the national races.

United States Representative, 6th Congressional District

Gary Palmer, R- Hackleburg, has represented the district since 2015 and prior to that served as president of the conservative think tank Alabama Policy Institute (API) for 24 years.

According to their mission statement, API’s focus is on limited government, strong families, and preservation of the free market.

According to his campaign site Palmer’s main focuses are economic growth, affordable health care, and defunding Planned Parenthood.

Ken McFeeters, R-Hoover, owns the local company PAC Insurance, Inc. He was also a former president of the Mid-Alabama Republican Club, according to a previous report from AL.com’s Howard Koplowitz. McFeeters would like to “reshape” the U.S. Department of Education and defund/withdraw from the United Nations and the World Health Organization if elected, according to his campaign site,.

Gerrick Wilkins, R-Vestavia Hills, previously told AL.com’s Mike Cason that he was motivated to run after a lifetime career in automobiles when Palmer recently broke a previous campaign promise to only serve five terms. According to his campaign website, term limits, securing U.S. borders, and dismantling the U.S. Department of Education are some of Wilkins’ key issues.

United States Representative, 7th Congressional District

Incumbent Terri Sewell, D- Huntsville, has represented the district since 2011 and prior to that practiced public finance law at Birmingham’s Maynard, Cooper & Gale, P.C. Some issues highlighted on Sewell’s campaign site include job creation and workforce development, voting rights, and education reform.

Chris Davis, D- Birmingham, currently serves as the director of business development for BHM Law Group, LLC. According to his campaign site, he started his career in Birmingham working on local city council and mayoral campaigns.Some issues highlighted on Davis’ campaign site include environmental justice, Medicaid expansion, and increased federal funding for the district.

Court of Civil Appeals Judge, Place 2

Incumbent Chad Hanson, R- Trussville, has served in this position since 2019. In recent months he has been publicly endorsed by the Manufacture Alabama trade association and the Alabama Forestry Association. Hanson does not have a campaign site.

Stephen Davis Parker, R-Cullman, has been a practicing civil lawyer in the state for several decades. On his campaign site, Parker describes himself as a “lifelong conservative Republican.”

According to his site, “My judicial philosophy is simple,” Parker said. “A judge applies the law impartially and as it has been written and interpreted by the courts. Judges are not legislators, and they are not to be activists.”

Court of Criminal Appeals Judge, Place 2

Rich Anderson, R- Montgomery, is in his seventeenth year as an appellate prosecutor with the Alabama Attorney General’s Office, according to his campaign website.

“Rich’s conservative judicial philosophy finds its roots in the instructions that Moses gave to judges when he set up the Israelite’s judicial system,” his site reads. “Judges are commanded to judge righteously, to show no favoritism, and to judge without fearing the face of man.”

Thomas Govan, R- Montgomery, currently serves as chief of the Criminal Trials Division of the Alabama Attorney General’s Office and serves as a member of the United States Air Force Reserve, according to his campaign site. On the site, Govan describes himself as a “lifelong conservative Republican.”

Circuit Clerk, Shelby County

Incumbent Mary Harris, R-Columbiana, has served as the county’s circuit clerk for the past 25 years, according to the Shelby County Circuit Court website.

“I have enjoyed serving the citizens of Shelby County for the past 51 years (26 years as an employee and 25 years as Circuit Clerk),” the site reads. “It is a challenging job, but one I find to be rewarding. I am confident you will find the employees of my office to be friendly and helpful as well as knowledgeable of their duties. Our goal with this website is to provide you with helpful online information about our office and the services we provide. I welcome your comments and suggestions.”

Sharon Cooper, R-Columbiana, has worked at the Shelby County clerk’s office for over 30 years, according to her campaign Facebook page which says she supports term limits.

Circuit Clerk, Jefferson County

Incumbent Jackie Anderson Smith, D-Birmingham, has served as the Jefferson County Circuit Clerk for the last five years. In her time as clerk, Smith has opened two new passport offices, hired more than 60 new staff members, and made it possible for people to use credit cards to pay fees, according to her campaign site.

Sarah E. “Sarah Beth” Conkle, D- Birmingham, has worked as a paralegal and trial coordinator with the Jefferson County District Attorney’s Office for over a decade and has more than 20 years of court experience overall, according to her campaign Facebook page. Conkle is a strong supporter of the arts, according to the page.

Member, Shelby County Commission, District No. 7

Spencer Stone, D- Alabaster, currently heads the Computer Science department at Alabaster’s Thompson High School. Education and supporting disadvantaged students and their families will be two of his top priorities if he is elected county commissioner, according to his campaign page.

Marsha Sturdevant, D- Indian Springs Village, is a retired pediatrician, a member of the Executive Committee of the Shelby County Democratic Party representing District 7, and a member of the State Democratic Executive Committee representing House District 43. She leads the Shelby Democrats’ Healthcare committee and is an advocate for Medicaid expansion, gun safety, and clear air and water, according to her section on the Shelby County Democrats website.

Constable District No. 15 (Hoover, McCalla area)

Incumbent Rod Honeycutt, R- Birmingham, has served in this position since 2021.

Larry Woods, R-Birmingham, does not have a campaign site or any contact information listed online.

Constable District No. 52 (Homewood, Southside area)

Brian Lacey, D- Birmingham, does not have a campaign site or any contact information listed online.

Incumbent Valencia Moore, D- Birmingham, does not have a campaign site or any contact information listed online.

Demetri Williams, D- Birmingham, has served as deputy constable for the past two years, according to her Facebook page. “My aim is to continue serve my community in every capacity possible!” the page reads.

Richmond Williams, D-Birmingham, has worked in education for the last 17 years and currently teaches coding at Birmingham’s Bush Hills STEAM Academy.

“As a constable, I’m here to serve you,” Williams said in a recent campaign video. His top priorities will include keeping the community safe and representing the individual interests of the members of his jurisdiction, he said.

Constable District No. 55 (Fairfield, Ensley, and Wylam)

Travlyn Mosely, D- Birmingham, has over 10 years of law enforcement experience, including holding a position of deputy bailiff for Jefferson County Family Court and deputy constable, according to his campaign page.

“If elected, I will make it my mission to serve this community with dignity, pride, and passion to ensure the safety of you and your family,” the page reads.

Joshua Raby, D- Birmingham, is a local faith based motivational speaker, according to his campaign site.

“Joshua brings a fresh perspective, rooted in integrity, community engagement, and proactive law enforcement,” the site reads. “Embrace change, support transparency, and be a part of the positive shift in our local community.”

Constable District No. 56 (Bessemer)

Cheryl Long, D- Bessemer, does not have a campaign site or any contact information listed online.

Lanita Neal, D- Bessemer, has served as the chief of police for the city of Lipscomb for nearly two decades, according to her LinkedIn. If elected, Neal will use her law enforcement experience to guide her in her role as constable and keep her community safe, she said in a recent campaign video.

Constable District No. 57 (Pleasant Grove, Brighton, Hueytown)

Abdul Alwahiid, D- Birmingham, currently owns and operates several restaurants and food trucks in the Birmingham area.

He said in a recent interview on the “Let’s Talk with TC” podcast that his goals are to establish a better reputation for the constable’s office, and “make sure citizens get their due process.”

Eric Moore, D-Birmingham, comes from a law enforcement background according to his campaign page.

“Eric believes in a proactive approach to community policing,” the page reads. “He’s committed to bridging the gap between law enforcement and our neighborhoods, fostering trust, and creating innovative solutions to reduce crime.”

Constable District No. 58 (East Lake, Roebuck, and Tarrant)

Frederick Burkes, D- Birmingham, currently serves as constable in District 59 of Jefferson County and has served on the Birmingham Police Department for over 30 years. If elected, Burkes plans to continue to protect and serve the area, according to his campaign page.

Jasmaine Deloach, D- Birmingham, currently serves as deputy constable for District 54. Her top priorities are combatting sex trafficking, bridging the gap between the community and law enforcement, and helping survivors of domestic and sexual abuse, according to her campaign site.

Caleb Florence Sr., D- Birmingham, is a U.S. Army veteran and is currently deputized by two constables, according to his campaign site.

“If elected as constable, Caleb’s main focus will be on restoring honor and transparency to this crucial role,” the site reads. “He will prioritize in a safer, accountable, and just district. That is why his campaign is built on the pillars of Sense of Duty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.”

Colvin J. Sellers, D- Birmingham, does not have a campaign site or any contact information listed online.

Constable District No. 60 (Ensley, Fultondale)

Incumbent Wanda Bryant, D-Birmingham, has served in this role since 2016. Criminal justice reform is her top priority, according to her campaign Facebook page.

Vic Langford, D- Birmingham, does not have a campaign site or any contact information listed online.

Leo Taylor, Jr., D- Birmingham, does not have a campaign site or any contact information listed online.

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

Incumbent David Carpenter, D-Bessemer, has served in this position since 2018. Criminal justice reform is one of his top priorities, according to a recent campaign video.

Minnie Tunstall, D- Bessemer, has been a practicing attorney in the state for over 30 years, according to her campaign site. Community safety is one of her top priorities.

Circuit Court Judge, 10th Judicial Circuit, Place No. 13, Birmingham Division

Frederic Bolling, D-Birmingham, has practiced for nearly twenty-five years as a full-time attorney, has served as an adjunct law professor, and was sworn in multiple times to serve as a special appointed Circuit Court judge, according to his campaign site. Community involvement and community education are two of his top priorities, according to his Facebook page.

Charity Gilchrist Davis, D- Birmingham, has practiced law for nearly two decades and currently practices in the state court, the Northern District Federal Courts, Southern District Federal Courts, and the Eleventh Circuit Courts, according to her campaign site.

“She is determined to judge fairly, making sure every voice is heard; to judge with integrity, making sure the law is upheld; and to judge with wisdom, making sure every life-changing decision is made after careful deliberation,” the site reads. “…A vote for Charity is a vote for equity and fairness.”

District Court Judge, Jefferson County, Place No. 3, Birmingham Division (Family Court)

Incumbent Pamela Wilson Cousins, D-Birmingham, has served in this position since 2019. Helping families is her top priority, according to her campaign site.

Jacquelyn Grant-Jones, D-Birmingham, has practiced law in the United States District Court for the Northern and Middle Districts of Alabama for the past 15 years, according to her campaign site.

“You can count on her to be fair, impartial and treat everyone with compassion and respect as they deal with their complex family matters,” the site reads.

Lakitia Hall-Wright, D- Birmingham, currently serves as chief court clerk for Jefferson County.

“Everyone deserves to be treated with dignity and respect, regardless of your circumstances,” she said in a recent campaign video. “Jefferson County deserves a fair and unbiased family court.”

District Court Judge, Jefferson County, Place No. 11, Bessemer Division

Chuantae Brown, D- Bessemer, has worked as a public defender for the last decade or so. If elected, Brown plans to address high poverty rates, educational barriers, and drug addiction to lessen the probability of someone reoffending, according to her campaign site.

Hope Marshall, D-Bessemer, has over 20 years of legal experience, according to her campaign page. Criminal justice reform and community outreach are two of her top priorities, the page says.

Judge of Probate, Jefferson County, Place No. 1

Yashiba Blanchard, D- Hoover, currently works as a corporate lawyer, according to her campaign page. Fair voting, community education, and improved efficiency are her three key issues, the page says.

Lee Loder, D- Birmingham, is an attorney and owner of the Loder Law Firm, a Birmingham Municipal Court judge, a Christian minister, and former president of the Birmingham City Council, according to his LinkedIn. Voter empowerment, mental health reform, and creating a more user-friendly court are his top priorities, according to his campaign site.

Yawanna McDonald, D-Birmingham, has worked in business litigation at Campell Partners LLC for the last decade, according to her LinkedIn.

“A catalyst for change, passionate, driven, and committed to making a difference,” her campaign site says. “Yawanna, as your next Probate Judge Place 1, will ensure that Jefferson County’s votes are safe.”

Joi Travis, D-Birmingham, is founder of general practice firm Travis Law LLC. Protecting individual rights and liberties, building public trust and confidence, and economic resolution of judicial matters are three of Travis’ top priorities, according to her campaign site.

Everett W. Wess, D- Birmingham, is the managing partner of the Wess Law Firm, P.C. and the municipal judge for the city of Midfield.

“This experience coupled with his even temperament and desire for justice, give him the qualities to make a great judge of probate,” reads his campaign site.

Assistant Tax Collector, Bessemer Division of Jefferson County

Ves Marable, D- Fairfield, currently serves as a senior judicial advisor at Alabama Unified Judicial System/ Administrative Office of Courts and as a Fairfield city councilor. Marable’s key issues are not listed on his campaign page.

Ron Marshall, D- Bessemer, is currently serving in his fourth term as city council representative for Bessemer’s District 5, according to the city website. “Councilor Marshall is a strong advocate for allocating funds to eliminate blight in our communities and paving as many streets as possible,” the site says. “His goal is to serve with honesty and integrity, always seeking to do what’s best for the city of Bessemer and its citizens.”

Mykeshia Myles-Jones, D- Bessemer does not have her current work experience or her key issues listed on her campaign page.

Joan Singleton, D- Bessemer, does not have a campaign site or any contact information listed online.

Angela Webb-Weinberg, D- Bessemer, does not have a campaign site or any contact information listed online.

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