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LETTER FROM THE EDITOR Dear voter, Shelby County Newspapers, Inc. is proud to present the Shelby County Election Guide 2018. This guide is aimed specifically at Shelby County voters as they prepare to head to the polls for the upcoming primary and general elections. Each candidate who qualified to run for positions affecting Shelby County was given a chance to submit short biographies about themselves, including information about their families, education and employment backgrounds and their visions. Shelby County enjoys a tremendous quality of life, and electing qualified people to represent us in local, state and national offices is an important part of safeguarding and maintaining what we all enjoy. It is our pleasure to present you with information about each candidate seeking election this year, and we hope it will help you to make a more thoughtful, informed decision as you head to the polls over the next few months. Sincerely,

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VOTING REQUIREMENTS A United States citizen Live in the state of Alabama Be at least 18 years old Not barred from voting by reason of a disqualifying felony conviction Not judged “mentally incompetent” in a court of law For municipal elections, must be a resident of the city for 30 days Voter registration forms may be found at the office

IMPORTANT DATES June 5

Statewide primary election July 17 Primary runoff if necessary Nov. 6 General election

of the Board of Registrars, the satellite licensing offices located in Inverness and

Pelham, or any public library. When moving from one county to another within the state, voter registration does not transfer. A new registration is required. A completed registration form should be forwarded to the new county. Name changes and changes of address within the county must be made in writing and forwarded to the Shelby County Board of Registrars.

WHERE DO I VOTE? The county Board of Registrars sends to each voter a certificate of registration that includes the address of that voter’s polling place. A voter who has not received this card should contact the local Board of Registrars for information on his or her polling place. A voter can also verify where he or she votes on the Secretary of State’s website at Alabamavotes.gov. For municipal elections, check with the City Clerk.

HOURS Alabama polling places are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Please note that polling places located in the Eastern Time Zone may be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Eastern Time.

BASIC VOTING PROCEDURE 1. The voter appears at the polling place and provides his or her name to a poll worker.

The voter must also present an acceptable form of photo identification. Acceptable forms of photo identification are listed on Alabamavotes.gov. 2. A poll worker checks the individual’s name against the list of registered voters for that precinct. If the voter has an “l” by his or her name, the voter needs to update voter registration information. Before being allowed to vote, the voter must complete a Voter Update Form that is available at the polling place. 3. The voter signs a poll list. If the election is a party primary, the voter must state in which party primary he or she wishes to vote and then must sign that party’s poll list. 4. The voter casts his or her vote. Voting procedures vary according to the type of equipment used. For more specific information, look for

instructions printed in large type that should be visible at each polling place. Also, poll workers will provide information on voting procedures at the voter’s request. Poll workers are not allowed to tell a citizen for whom to vote or to attempt to influence a voter’s choices in any way. Replacement ballots are available if the voter makes a mistake in marking his or her ballot or if the ballot gets torn or otherwise damaged. The voter should take the original ballot to a poll worker and request a replacement ballot. The poll worker will issue a new ballot and place the original ballot in an envelope marked “spoiled ballots” for security purposes. Information courtesy of the Alabama Secretary of State’s office. 5

PRIMARY POLLING PLACES Dunnavant Community Center Vandiver Sterrett Senior Center Turner-Hollis American Legion Post #195 Vincent Revival Center Harpersville Town Hall New Life Assembly of God Chelsea Church of God North Shelby Baptist Church Asbury United Methodist Church Blackwatch Sports Performance Shoal Creek Town Hall Greystone Farms Clubhouse Hoover Fire Station #8 (Greystone) The Church at Brook Hills Meadow Brook Baptist Church New Hope Cumberland Presbyterian Church First Christian Church Valleydale Baptist Church Riverchase Church of Christ Pelham Civic Complex Helena Community Center Southcrest Baptist Church Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Alabaster Liberty Baptist Church Evangel Presbyterian Church First Presbyterian Church of Alabaster Chelsea Community Center Pelham Park Recreation Center Stewart Student Retreat Center Pea Ridge Community Center Riverchase Baptist Church Montevallo Park & Rec. Bldg (Orr Park) Roy Downs Memorial Calera Library Concord Baptist Church Camp Branch Civic Center Columbiana Recreation Building

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SAMPLE BALLOT This is a common ballot, however, these offices will appear only in certain precincts which will apply to your districts.

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DEMOCRATIC PRIMARY ELECTION

DEMOCRATIC PRIMARY ELECTION SHELBY COUNTY, ALABAMA

SHELBY COUNTY, ALABAMA

JUNE 5, 2018

INSTRUCTIONS TO THE VOTER TO VOTE YOU MUST BLACKEN THE OVAL (R) COMPLETELY! DO NOT MAKE AN X OR ✓. IF YOU SPOIL YOUR BALLOT, DO NOT ERASE, BUT ASK FOR A NEW BALLOT. FOR GOVERNOR (Vote for One)

THIS OFFICE RUNS BY DISTRICT and MALE and FEMALE

SUE BELL COBB

FOR STATE DEMOCRATIC EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE (FEMALE), DISTRICT NO. 15

DOUG "New Blue" SMITH

CHRISTOPHER A. COUNTRYMAN JAMES C. FIELDS, JR. WALT MADDOX

ANTHONY WHITE

(Vote for One)

FOR ATTORNEY GENERAL

KAREN DUNN BURKS

(Vote for One)

JANET KENNEDY CHRIS CHRISTIE

SHERRINA V. RICE

JOSEPH SIEGELMAN

FOR STATE DEMOCRATIC EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE (MALE), DISTRICT NO. 15

FOR SECRETARY OF STATE (Vote for One)

(Vote for One)

WILLIAM "Bill" BLACKMAN, JR. LULA ALBERT "SGM Ret"

ERIC S. BURKS

FOR STATE DEMOCRATIC EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE (FEMALE), DISTRICT NO. 49

HEATHER MILAM

KEN KING

(Vote for One)

FOR STATE DEMOCRATIC EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE (FEMALE), DISTRICT NO. 15

FOR STATE DEMOCRATIC EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE (FEMALE), DISTRICT NO. 43

PHYLLIS "Phe Phe" PARKER

(Vote for One)

CHERYL PATTON

KAREN DUNN BURKS

JARRALYNNE AGEE

FOR STATE DEMOCRATIC EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE (MALE), DISTRICT NO. 49

JANET KENNEDY

MIRANDA JOSEPH

(Vote for One)

SHERRINA V. RICE

FOR STATE DEMOCRATIC EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE (FEMALE), DISTRICT NO. 45

EUGENE GRIMES, JR.

FOR STATE DEMOCRATIC EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE (MALE), DISTRICT NO. 15

(Vote for One)

JAMES A. KITCHENS

(Vote for One)

DAWN DuPREE KELLEY

FRED LYNCH "Coach"

WILLIAM "Bill" BLACKMAN, JR.

CAROLE "Karyl" MARKS

"C P" BOBBY PIERSON

ERIC S. BURKS

FOR STATE DEMOCRATIC EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE (MALE), DISTRICT NO. 45

FOR STATE DEMOCRATIC EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE (FEMALE), DISTRICT NO. 73

KEN KING

(Vote for One)

LYLE AARHUS

SHERIDAN BLACK

BILL MURPHY

TERESA STAFFORD

"By casting this ballot, I do pledge myself to abide by the result of this Primary Election and to aid and support all the Nominees thereof in the ensuing General Election."

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ABSENTEE OFFICIAL BALLOT REPUBLICAN PRIMARY ELECTION

REPUBLICAN PRIMARY ELECTION SHELBY COUNTY, ALABAMA

SHELBY COUNTY, ALABAMA

JUNE 5, 2018

INSTRUCTIONS TO THE VOTER FOR COURT OF CIVIL APPEALS JUDGE, PLACE NO. 1

TO VOTE YOU MUST BLACKEN THE OVAL (R) COMPLETELY! DO NOT MAKE AN X OR ✓. IF YOU SPOIL YOUR BALLOT, DO NOT ERASE, BUT ASK FOR A NEW BALLOT.

FOR COMMISSIONER OF AGRICULTURE AND INDUSTRIES

(Vote for One)

FOR GOVERNOR

(Vote for One)

CHRISTY OLINGER EDWARDS

TRACY "T.O." CRANE

PAT THETFORD

GERALD DIAL

MICHELLE MANLEY THOMASON

(Vote for One)

CECIL MURPHY

FOR COURT OF CIVIL APPEALS JUDGE, PLACE NO. 2

RICK PATE

(Vote for One)

TOMMY BATTLE SCOTT DAWSON

FOR PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION, PLACE NO. 1 (Vote for One)

CHAD HANSON

BILL HIGHTOWER

TERRI WILLINGHAM THOMAS

ROBIN LITAKER

(Vote for One)

FOR CIRCUIT COURT JUDGE, 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, PLACE NO. 2

RICH ANDERSON

JUNE 5, 2018

KRISTI SAYERS

FOR MEMBER, SHELBY COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION, PLACE NO. 1

SUPERINTENDENT AND BOARD OF EDUCATION WILL NOT APPEAR ON ALL BALLOTS

(Vote for One)

JIMMY W. BICE BRAGAN BALDWIN FELDMAN COURTNEY KALNOSKE

FOR STATE REPUBLICAN EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, SHELBY COUNTY, PLACE NO. 1 (Vote for One)

CHRIS "Chip" BEEKER JR.

FOR COURT OF CRIMINAL APPEALS JUDGE, PLACE NO. 2

WILL AINSWORTH TWINKLE ANDRESS CAVANAUGH RUSTY GLOVER

SHELBY COUNTY, ALABAMA

(Vote for One)

RIGGS WALKER

LEWIS BROOKS

FOR PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION, PLACE NO. 2

RICHARD MINOR

(Vote for One)

REPUBLICAN PRIMARY ELECTION

FOR SUPERINTENDENT, SHELBY COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION

JEREMY H. ODEN

(Vote for One)

MICHAEL McALLISTER

FOR LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR

JIM BONNER

FOR COURT OF CRIMINAL APPEALS JUDGE, PLACE NO. 1

KAY IVEY

This is a common ballot, however, these offices will appear only in certain precincts which will apply to your districts.

BILL ARMISTEAD BETH CHAPMAN

THIS OFFICE RUNS BY DISTRICT

FOR STATE REPUBLICAN EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, SHELBY COUNTY, PLACE NO. 3

(Vote for One)

FOR ATTORNEY GENERAL (Vote for One)

CHRIS McCOOL

PHILLIP BAHAKEL

DENNIS O'DELL

PATRICK FRANKLIN PATRICK KENNEDY

(Vote for One)

STEVE MARSHALL ALICE MARTIN

FOR STATE REPRESENTATIVE, DISTRICT NO. 45

JONATHAN MORRIS

(Vote for One)

FOR COURT OF CRIMINAL APPEALS JUDGE, PLACE NO. 3

CHESS BEDSOLE TROY KING

FOR STATE REPRESENTATIVE, DISTRICT NO. 45

DAVID WILSON

JULIE A. PALMER

TED CROCKETT

DONNA BEAULIEU

NICOLE SAIA

DICKIE DRAKE

BILL COLE

FOR CIRCUIT CLERK, SHELBY COUNTY (Vote for One)

FOR SECRETARY OF STATE

FOR STATE REPUBLICAN EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, SHELBY COUNTY, PLACE NO. 5 (Vote for One)

FOR STATE REPRESENTATIVE, DISTRICT NO. 48 (Vote for One)

BETTYE FINE COLLINS

(Vote for One)

TED CROCKETT

MICHAEL JOHNSON

DICKIE DRAKE

JIM CARNS WILLIAM WENTOWSKI

FOR SHELBY COUNTY JUDGE OF PROBATE

JOHN H. MERRILL

FOR CHIEF JUSTICE OF THE SUPREME COURT

SHARON R. COOPER MARY H HARRIS

(Vote for One)

FOR STATE TREASURER

MIKE VEST

FOR STATE REPUBLICAN EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, SHELBY COUNTY, PLACE NO. 7

FOR STATE REPRESENTATIVE, DISTRICT NO. 49

(Vote for One)

ALLISON BOYD

TOM PARKER

DAVID L. BLACK

JOE STARNES

LYN STUART

STEPHEN D. EVANS

STELLA TIPTON

FOR ASSOCIATE JUSTICE OF THE SUPREME COURT, PLACE NO. 1

FOR SHELBY COUNTY SHERIFF

JOHN McMILLAN

(Vote for One)

KEN "Chief" BAILEY STAN COOKE ELLIOTT LIPINSKY

FOR ASSOCIATE JUSTICE OF THE SUPREME COURT, PLACE NO. 4

APRIL WEAVER

TIM COX CHARLES KNIGHT

FOR STATE REPRESENTATIVE, DISTRICT NO. 73 (Vote for One)

JODY TRAUTWEIN

STEPHEN BRYANT

(Vote for One)

BRAD MENDHEIM

ROBERT L. BURNS III

(Vote for One)

FOR STATE AUDITOR

DEBRA JONES

SARAH HICKS STEWART

DONNA DOROUGH STRONG

MATT FRIDY

JOHN SAMANIEGO

FOR SHELBY COUNTY CORONER (Vote for One)

JIM ZEIGLER

(Vote for One)

LINA EVANS

JOHN BAHAKEL

DAVID WARREN

JAY MITCHELL

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U.S. HOUSE DISTRICT 6 DANNER KLINE Democrat Election race:

House District 6 Address:

PO Box 430191 Vestavia, AL 35243 Email:

Danner@votedannerkline.com Website:

Votedannerkline.com Education:

Bachelor of Arts in English from Samford University, 2000.

GARY PALMER Republican Election Race:

House District 6 Address:

3535 Grandview Parkway Suite 525 Birmingham, AL 35243 Website:

Palmer.house.gov Education:

Bachelor of Science in Operations Management, University of Alabama.

GOVERNOR TOMMY BATTLE Republican Election race:

Governor Mailing address:

Tommy Battle For Governor

P.O. Box 2072 Huntsville, AL 35804 Email address:

info@ tommybattle. com Website:

TommyBattle.com Education:

University of Alabama - B.S. in Business - Class of 1971

Politicians talk; leaders get things done. I’m ready to lead this state. If you’re looking for the same thing that we’ve had over the last 30 years in Montgomery, then I’m not your candidate. But if you’re looking for someone with a vision and a plan for a better Alabama, someone that will restore the state’s faith in government, then I’d ask for your vote.

SUE BELL COBB Democrat Election race:

Personal message:

I’m running for governor because I believe I can make a difference. Alabama is facing a crisis with our leadership, with our budgets, with our schools, and with our future. Together, we can bring responsible, conservative leadership back to our state and win the battle for Alabama’s future. I’m a husband, father, grandfather, Christian, small business owner, life-long conservative, and mayor of Huntsville. I’ve recruited 24,000 new jobs to Alabama since I was first elected mayor a decade ago. I’m responsible for 6 out of every 10 jobs that have come into Alabama since 2010. Most recently, I was proud to announce Toyota and Mazda will build a brand new manufacturing facility in Alabama that will employ 4,000 Alabamians. The only reason we’re seeing this success is because my team put the foundation in place with the right investments in our roads, utilities and education starting ten years ago. We had a plan, we communicated that plan with our people, we’ve been transparent throughout and now our region is reaping the reward. I’m ready to bring that same plan to the rest of the state.

Governor Mailing address

P. O. Box 241292 Montgomery, AL 36124 Website

Suebellcobb2018.com Education

College career began at Asbury College in Wilmore, Kentucky. Transferred to the University of Alabama, majoring in Biology and minoring in History, then law school at the University of Alabama. Personal message

Children and families are the cornerstones of Alabama. When they are healthy, safe and on the path to self-sufficiency, so too, is our State. Providing stability and necessary safety nets for our citizens is not only a moral imperative, it’s in our economic self-interest. We can create jobs immediately by rebuilding our infrastructure. But that’s not enough. It’s time to ensure all Alabamians qualify for better-paying jobs with better benefits through having access to the training necessary for a modern, global economy. We will recruit industry and commerce

that will keep our best and brightest right here, as well as motivate Alabamians to return home. Two-thirds of Alabamians want a lottery. AGREED. It’s time we join over 90 percent of US states through introducing our own lottery. We desperately need the revenue it generates. The Alabama Lottery will operate with transparency and only fund child care and early childhood education programs, cuttingedge vocational training, and scholarships to ensure that all Alabamians can afford a college or technical education. Many Alabama prisons exceed their capacity by as much as 150 percent. While other candidates talk about symptoms, we are ready to address causesAlabamians agree that it’s time to fix people rather than fill prisons. It is time to implement cost-effective, proven programs that will ensure public safety, hold offenders accountable, and reform lawbreakers. It’s Time!

CHRISTOPHER COUNTRYMAN Democrat Election race:

Governor Mailing address:

3942 Kinsey Road, Dothan, AL Email address:

countryman@rethinkalabama. com Website:

Rethinkalabama.com Education:

Attended college to study government as well as global university where he studied theology leadership and church

ministry and received a certified ministers credentials. Has also studied independently through Edx online with focused and specialized courses that cover a variety of topics that are related to public policy and government leadership. Personal message:

People often ask me; what motivated me to pursue an education in government and law through college and years of dedicated personal study, what made me so much more sensitive to the struggles that others faced around the state, why did I choose to take part in leadership programs and to serve as a community leader in various capacities. I found that the answer became even clearer each time I asked myself those questions. You see, it wasn’t because of money, or power, or fame or even for personal gain. It was because of one single reason. A reason that could be summed up with the use of one simple word. YOU! I push myself for you. To give you a better life, to give you an elected official you can talk to and one that you can actually count on. There is a shortage of honest elected officials in government today, and you deserve to have someone who can better understand your needs as a citizen. You deserve an elected official to serve in the office of governor that you can talk to, and who will continue to work for you. I’m not a career politician, I am simply a citizen candidate who is committed to standing with you as we work together to tackle the tough issues that we face in Alabama.

SCOTT DAWSON Republican Election race:

Governor Mailing Address:

PO Box 380063 Birmingham, AL 35238 Email Address:

info@scottdawson.com Website:

www.ScottDawson.com Education Information:

I graduated from Ensley High School in 1985 and then earned my degree from Samford University in 1989. I graduated from Beeson Divinity School with a Master of Divinity in 1993. Personal Message:

Politicians have failed Alabama for decades with old ideas that don’t work. My administration will bring new ideas, lead from the front, regain the people’s trust, and cast a vision of hope for the future! I’ve never run for office and I’m not beholden to any group or association in Montgomery or Washington D.C. Forty years ago when Fob James ran for governor we were fighting corruption, struggling schools, overcrowded prisons, and crumbling roads. Nothing has changed and it’s time for something drastically different. I want Alabamians to trust their leadership again and will work hard to create an ethical and principled environment in Montgomery. I’ll work to strengthen our ethics laws, establish term-limits, implement voter recall, and transfer the power of special interests back to the people. Second, I want to see our kids excel—not just at school, but at life and step one

will be to implement mandatory drug-testing in high schools to get early help for those who need it. The results will be improved test scores, better jobs, healthier families, and emptier prisons. Third, I want to make life better for every Alabamian by not only recruiting big business, but by making sure we provide optimum support and freedom for those small business owners, workers, and entrepreneurs who are already here. I’ve spent my life learning how to lead—not how to play political games—and I believe that for Alabama to move forward we’ve got to stop electing politicians and start electing leaders.

JAMES FIELDS Democrat

Personal message

Alabama deserves BETTER. Let’s bring people back to Alabama and Move Alabama Forward. The 11 Point Plan that I plan to execute is one that will help all of Alabama (no matter race, sex, age or religion). This election is more than Alabama, the world is watching.

BILL HIGHTOWER Republican Election race:

Governor Mailing address

Hightower for Alabama PO Box 91335 Mobile, AL 36691

Election race:

Governor

Email address

bill@billhightower.com Mailing address

P.O.Box 132 Hanceville, AL 35077

Website

www.billhightower.com Education:

Email address

info@MovingALforward.com Website

JamesFieldsForAL.com or MovingALforward.com Education

Graduated from Hanceville High School in 1973 and attended Gadsden State Junior College from 1973-1975, where he majored in Law Enforcement and Sociology. Fields further advanced his studies at Jacksonville State University. He became a graduate in December of 1977 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Law Enforcement and Sociology. Following college, attended the Marine Corps. Officers School in Quantico, Virginia from 19761978 and received an Honorable Discharge.

Bill attended University of South Alabama and graduated with his B.S. in Commercial Banking/Finance, with studies in economics from the London School of Economics & Political Science. He later went on to receive his M.B.A. at Vanderbilt University.

corporations including Emerson Electric, AlliedSignal, Eaton, and Balfour-Beatty. He now runs several small businesses, which makes him uniquely qualified to contribute job-growing policies for hard-working families in Alabama. Bill is a Board Member to Outback America, a Christian organization that holds family camps in Mobile and other cities; a Board Chairman of a local Christian School; a Board Member to N.E.S.T., a local organization servicing the needs of the Strickland Youth Center; and an Executive Committee Member of the Alabama and Mobile Republican Parties. Bill Hightower understands that Montgomery is broken and it needs real change to bring real hope to communities all across Alabama. That’s why Bill first ran for the Alabama Senate and he has seen firsthand that career politicians are the not the solution to Alabama’s problems - principled, common-sense conservative leadership is. Bill has proposed a 12-point plan to improve Alabama entitled Alabama First. It can be found at Alabama-First.com.

KAY IVEY Republican Election race:

Governor

Personal message:

Address

Bill Hightower is ranked among the most conservative senators in Alabama. He has pushed for smaller government and lower taxes even sponsoring legislation to change Alabama to the flat tax. He sponsored legislation to enact term limits on legislators, to ban all earmarks from the budget and to protect the life of the unborn. Throughout his business career, Bill has worked with Fortune 500

P.O. Box 966 Montgomery, AL 36101 Email address

info@kayivey.com Website:

http://kayivey.com Personal Message:

In the midst of a rocky time for Alabama, Kay Ivey was sworn in as

the 54th Governor of the State of Alabama on April 10, 2017, and tapped with steadying the ship of state. Kay wasted no time. She got to work cleaning up Montgomery and restoring the people’s trust in government. That’s because Kay is a conservative fighter, whose life has prepared her to lead our state toward more jobs, bigger paychecks, and better schools for all Alabamians. She has led the fight to shrink government, save taxpayers’ money, and create good-paying jobs. And already this year, Kay has signed the largest tax relief in more than a decade, 40,000 more Alabamians are working and unemployment is a full percentage point lower than it was last year. Kay will never stop fighting for more jobs and bigger paychecks for all Alabamians. She’s also committed to improving Alabama’s schools. As a teacher, she’s seen what can happen when a student gets a strong start. That’s why she has launched a new education plan that focuses on strengthening early childhood education, training middle and high school students in computer science, and makes sure our students and adults have the training they need to get a job. She believes in her bones that every child in Alabama deserves a quality education and the opportunity to live out their American dream. Kay accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior when she was a teenager. Today she is a devoted member of the First Baptist Church of Montgomery, the Montgomery Rotary Club, and serves on the Board of Directors of the Montgomery YMCA.

WALT MADDOX Democrat Election race:

Governor Mailing address

P.O. Box 2233 Tuscaloosa, AL 35403

be 48, 49, or 50 in state rankings for all important quality of life categories. As governor, I will ensure that Alabama reaches her full potential.

DOUG “NEW BLUE” SMITH Democrat Election race:

Governor

Email address

info@waltmaddox.com Website

WaltMaddox.com

Mailing address

2949 Old Farm Road Montgomery, AL 36111

Education

Maddox graduated from Central High School in 1991. He earned his bachelor’s degree in political science and master’s degree in public administration from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Personal message

Our state is in a crisis. It’s the same crisis we’ve been facing for the last seven years. Pretending everything is okay is not okay. It’s time for a New Covenant between our leaders in Montgomery and the people they serve. A Covenant where our leaders wake up every day ready to fight for the people and not parties. uWorkforce training and development must be the cornerstone of rebuilding our economy. uOn day one, I will expand Medicaid which is the first step to ensuring that Alabamians have access to quality healthcare. uAlabama Education Lottery will transform our education system without raising taxes. uRebuild our roads and bridges by passing bipartisan legislation supported by the Alabama Alliance for Infrastructure. No longer should Alabama

Email address

contact@dougnewblue smith4governor.org Website

Dougnewbluesmith 4governor.org Education

Eufaula Public Schools, Honor Graduate 1957; Huntingdon College, BA eqiv. English & Journalism, Ph.B. w/ cons. Economics & Math; Tulane University; Princeton University at the U.N.; U.S. Graduate School; Spindletop, U of Kentucky; University of Alabama, Jones Law Institute, JD w/ post graduate year of taxation Personal message

Doug “New Blue” Smith gets his nickname “New Blue” from leading the New Blue Democrats who are committed to civility and dignity in government service and are willing to work across the aisle with their fellow Republican and Independent officeholders to find the best ideas to serve the people. Smith started his adult career right out of graduate school, but before he went to law school, by working for his Alabama congressman in his constituent

office and on staff of the powerful Appropriations Committee as an aide and economist. Smith started the Office of Intergovernmental Relations to serve as Alabama’s Washington office and to send industrial leads from the Fortune 500 CEOs who were interested in building a plant in Alabama and also to funnel federal funds to the state for economic development. Two governors watched as Smith recruited industry after industry for the state, and they invited him to be their chief administrative assistant and to build the economic machinery that would pull Alabama out of the cotton patch and into the Industrial Age. The machines worked well for over 35 years for both Democratic and Republican governors and brought in a net of over 350,000 good-paying jobs from such industries as Mercedes Benz and Boeing. Then Republican Bob Riley came in with his program of austerity, and Alabama started going backwards. Riley-Bentley & Ivey tore Smith’s carefully crafted machines apart. Smith says when he is governor he will rebuild the economic engines and revive Alabama’s state departments that are everywhere in crisis.

ANTHONY WHITE Democrat Election race:

Administration from American Intercontinental University of Atlanta

Email address: Personal message:

Hello my name is Anthony White and I hold dear the core values that makes our state great. I am running for Governor of Alabama as a democrat and I believe now is the time, to build a stronger and greater Alabama. When elected governor, i will led with integrity, I will be honest, and transparent. I will focus on the people first and our state will grow. On June 5th I need all of you to get out, vote, and let your voice be heard. I’m running for Governor simply because I care, I care for your future and your success. I have been married for 12 years to Dominique White and we have 4 beautiful children. I hold a business degree from American Intercontinental University in Atlanta, GA. I am also a ordained minister of 13 years, and I enjoyed empowering individuals to live a more productive life. I served proudly 4 years in the Army. After getting out of the military I’ve worked in corporate business sales in telecommunications and management. I currently owned a small photography business in Dothan, AL. If elected, I look forward to serving you the people of Alabama as your 55th Governor of Alabama. May God bless you is my prayer.

Governor Mailing address:

LT. GOVERNOR

P.O. Box 541 Dothan, AL 36302

WILL AINSWORTH

Email address:

Election race:

abwhite4gov@yahoo.com

Republican

Lieutenant Governor

Website:

Anthonywhite4gov.com Education:

Business Degree in Business

Browns Valley Road Guntersville, AL 35976

Mailing address:

Ainsworth for Alabama 7520

willainsworth @mclo.org Website:

Ainsworthforalabama.com Education:

Will earned a degree in marketing from Auburn University

WILL BOYD Democrat Election race:

Lieutenant Governor Mailing address:

Will Boyd for Alabama, P.O. Box 475 Florence, AL 35631-0475 Website:

Willboydforalabama.com Education:

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering; Master of Business Administration (MBA); Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Religion; Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) in Clinical Christian Psychology with a Christian Worldview; Honorary Doctorates in Divinity and Christian Counseling.

TWINKLE ANDRESS CAVANAUGH Republican Election race:

Lieutenant Governor Mailing address:

Twinkle for Alabama P.O. Box 240367 Montgomery, AL 36124

Email address:

contact@twinkleforalabama.com Website:

Twinkleforalabama.com

Website:

Rustyglover.com Education:

Graduate of the University of South Alabama

Education:

Graduate of Auburn University

RUSTY GLOVER Republican

SECRETARY OF STATE LULA ALBERT

including a sample ballot sent by mail prior to all elections, increasing voter participation to 51 percent or more and ending new Jim Crow election laws.

MICHAEL JOHNSON Republican Election race:

Secretary of State

Election race:

Democrat

Lieutenant Governor

Election race:

Mailing address:

Secretary of State

PO Box 157 Albertville, AL 35950

Personal message:

Email:

Rusty Glover for Lt. Governor P.O. Box 2175 Semmes, AL 36575 Email address:

Glover4LTGov@gmail.com

Mailing Address:

Lula Albertâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s campaign platform includes making starting a business easy, simplifying the absentee ballot to honor a request, with no excuse required, notifying voters of elections

johnsonforalabama@gmail.com Website:

Michaeljohnsonforalabama.com Education:

Bachelor of Science in Management, Auburn University

Master of Business Administration, Auburn University

Birmingham, AL 35232 Email address:

john@johnhmerrill.com Personal Message:

In 32 years of marriage, Kay and I never expected we would be on this journey. I feel honored to have been asked to run for Secretary of State and am overwhelmed by the encouragement received all around the state. As the chief election officer, the Secretary of State is charged with protecting the citizen’s vote. Having been an Information Systems professional I have a great concern for the security of our voting processes, especially as our voting has moved into the digital realm. The hacking of US systems and interference of the process by foreign bodies is a near daily news topic, and should alarm any personnel supporting our voting equipment. My background, education, and experience up to and including my current role as Marshall County Revenue Commissioner will be directly applied when addressing these matters with state and federal entities. This same background will also be applied in managing the other record keeping and document verification duties which make up much of more than 1000 duties of the Secretary of State. Your vote in the June 5th Primary will be greatly appreciated.

JOHN MERRILL Republican

Website:

milamfor secretary@gmail.com

www.johnhmerrill.com Education:

He is a graduate of Cleburne County High School and The University of Alabama where he served as President of the Student Government Association in 19861987.

Milam attended undergrad at Auburn University and attained her B.A. in Public Relations and Spanish. She completed her Master’s degree in Public and Private Management at Birmingham Southern College.

Personal message:

Personal Message:

John Merrill is no friend of the elite Montgomery political establishment; that’s because he is fighting for conservative solutions to fix problems affecting the daily lives of real Alabamians. Since taking office nearly four years ago, he’s actually governed as a conservative by reducing office personnel by 25 percent, saved taxpayers $2 million dollars through efficiencies, and kept our elections clean and honest by successfully prosecuting voter fraud. Making it easy to vote and hard to cheat by implementing a voter ID program and increasing voter registration and participation by record numbers. Moving at the speed of business, not government by reducing the time it takes to start a business and asking to be zeroed out of the general fund, saving millions. Working for you by being accessible and responsive to your needs.

I’m running for office because I care deeply about helping all Alabamians access their right to vote. Currently, we have too many barriers to voter access in our state, and our processes have fallen woefully out of date. As the Secretary of State, I won’t be able to change the voting laws directly, but I will work with legislators to ensure that the office is able to function as efficiently and as helpfully as possible. That means making the office more fiscally responsible and streamlining its duties. The process of running for office is complicated, and those complications are keeping hardworking Alabamians from serving their state. As Secretary of State, I will standardize requirements, so every individual knows exactly what is expected of them if they choose to seek office. I want to work tirelessly to be a servant to voters in the state, regardless of their party affiliation or non-affiliation. The system should be fair and equal for all, and I will push to make it more so every day that I am in office. When you cast a vote for me, you will be voting in support of ethical, transparent, and authentic leadership.

Education:

HEATHER MILAM

Election race:

Democrat

Secretary of State

Election race:

Mailing address:

Secretary of State

P.O. Box 2117 Tuscaloosa, AL 35401

Email address:

Mailing address:

P.O. Box 320882

ATTORNEY GENERAL CHESS BEDSOLE Republican Election race:

Attorney General Mailing Address:

P.O. Box 26551 Birmingham, AL 35260 Email Address:

info@chessbedsole.org Website:

chessbedsole.org Education:

Emory University – Bachelor of Arts (1993), University of Alabama - Juris Doctor (1997), University of Miami - Master of Laws (1998) Personal Message:

I spent nearly two years working for President Donald Trump, first to secure the White House and then for the incoming Department of Justice. During this time, I worked to rewrite Obama executive orders and implement the policies of Trump. My focus included securing the border, taking unnecessary regulations off the backs of our military, removing barriers to 2nd amendment freedoms of gun owners, and protecting the right to life. Prior to my time with the Trump campaign, I served as a criminal court judge in North Alabama. I have a record of swift justice, supporting law enforcement efforts to fight drug sales and working with local charities and churches to help victims of domestic violence. I also cut costs to taxpayers by requiring work or school of young, ablebodied, nonviolent offenders.

Christie4alabamaAG.com/

be a servant-leader who will move our state forward. The people of Alabama deserve one of our best lawyers as our Attorney General. In a 2017 survey, Alabama lawyers chose Chris, out of over 18,000 lawyers, as one of our top 50 attorneys. If an Attorney General can start to move Alabama forward, he is the one who will do it. Chris has seen firsthand the hardships Alabamians face every day. Chris has recovered from big companies for wrongs against employees’ retirement plans, beaten the federal government when it was overreaching, and fought on behalf of some of our most vulnerable citizens. With 30 years as a trial attorney, Chris dedicated his working life to serving his clients and fighting for those who need a voice. As Attorney General, the people of Alabama will be his client and he will fight for them with the same passion. Chris’s over 30 years’ experience shapes his priorities. As Attorney General, he will prosecute government corruption, protect Alabama consumers, and promote public safety. But rooting out government corruption is not enough; we must also rebuild a culture of ethics in Montgomery that leads to doing what is right. With your vote for Chris Christie on June 5, we can start building the Alabama we all want. With your vote, we can move Alabama forward.

Education:

TROY KING

While still in D.C. working for Trump, I received a call from Governor Bentley’s office asking me to interview for the AG appointment. I declined because I don’t do business with criminals. Alabama’s Attorney General should have clean hands and a clear conscience, so we can tackle corruption and focus on real problems like aggressively lowering violent crime, cutting illegal drug sales, and empowering our law enforcement community. Serving as Judge and Senior Advisor to Donald Trump, I’ve devoted my life to justice and the rule of law. As attorney general, I’ll protect Alabama families. Crack down on violent illegal immigrants and put corrupt politicians behind bars. Principled conservative leadership can restore honor to our state.

CHRIS CHRISTIE  Democrat Election race:

Attorney General Mailing Address:

P.O. Box 59141, Birmingham, AL 35259 Email Address:

vote@christie4alabamaag.com  Website:

Rhodes College, B.A., Political Science, Duke University Sanford School of Public Policy, M.A. , Duke University School of Law, J.D.

Republican

Military:

Mailing Address:

U.S. Air Force (Reserve)

P.O. Box 240818

Election race:

Attorney General

Personal Message:

As Attorney General, Chris will

Montgomery, AL 36124

Email Address:

hayden@tktheag.com Website:

one over-prescribing state in the country for Opioids.

STEVE MARSHALL Republican

Takingalabamaback.com Election race: Education:

Troy earned his bachelor’s degree from Troy University, graduating Summa Cum Laude in 1990. He then worked on Spencer Bachus’ Attorney General campaign for a year before attending the University of Alabama School of Law, where he graduated in 1994. Personal message:

For eight years, I have watched as Alabama’s government has been mired in corruption. Our leaders have betrayed their oaths and the people who elected them. Trials and guilty pleas have become commonplace. The Governor of our state made Alabama a national laughingstock. Through it all, I watched and waited for someone to step forward and restore honor and integrity to public service in Alabama. Nobody did, and so I am . . . not because I need a job, but because I have done this job and have the experience to do it, and do it right. As Attorney General, I will provide the leadership to give law enforcement in Alabama the support they need to restore order to our streets and to reduce crime. I will stand at the side of victims as we fight to win convictions the worst murderers and rapists, and then to protect those convictions on appeal and before the Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles. I will convict public officials who abuse their office and betray their oaths. I will implement a strategy, not just to slow the devastating effects of opioid abuse, but to begin to effectively reverse the policies that have made Alabama the number

Attorney General Mailing Address:

Steve Marshall for Alabama Post Office Box 3537 Montgomery, AL 36109 Email Address: campaign@stevemarshall.gop Website:

https://stevemarshall.gop/

a meaningful way. I will work tirelessly to uphold our Constitution through safeguarding our second amendment rights that have been under siege and protecting our state from extreme federal overreach. Lastly, I am committed to increasing transparency in our government and ensuring that those who serve the people of Alabama do so with the utmost of integrity. A vote for me on June 5th will be a vote for a better and safer Alabama.

ALICE MARTIN Republican Election race:

Attorney General

Education:

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (1987), University of Alabama School of Law (1990)

Mailing Address:

P.O. Box 781 Montgomery, Ala. 36101

Personal Message:

Protecting the people of Alabama is a role that I take very seriously as the state’s Chief Law Enforcement Officer. The issues we’re facing require strong and decisive leadership and I’m prepared to continue doing that in a full term as Attorney General. It is vital that we crackdown on violent crime to reclaim our neighborhoods, restore the rule of law and see communities revived. Partnering with law enforcement to ensure they have the tools they need to accomplish these things is key. It is also my unique responsibility to ensure we are effectively dealing with the trafficking of both pharmaceuticals and illegal drugs. Finding a solution to this opioid crisis is one of my top priorities as Attorney General. We must work to forge a path forward for those who have suffered from addiction and help rebuild lives in

Email Address:

Alice@AliceMartin.com Website:

www.AliceMartin.com Education:

Martin graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Vanderbilt University and is a Registered Nurse. She worked as a nurse during law school and received her Juris Doctorate in 1981 from the University of Mississippi Personal Message:

While many candidates talk tough on corruption, I’m the only candidate that has a proven record of taking on the political elite and special interest and holding them accountable to you and the rule of law. I’m running to be your Attorney General because “AG” should stand for Alabama Guardian. I want to

fight for the 3Cs - to defend and preserve the Constitution, to preserve your religious freedoms; to fight corruption, and to protect community and children safety. As U. S. Attorney for Jefferson and Shelby counties, I obtained 140 corruption convictions including Mayor Langford and 3 councilmen in the Jefferson County Sewer Scandal, the Jefferson County Bond Swap Scandal, and Chancellor Roy Johnson and 20 others in the Two-Year College Scandal. As Chief Deputy AG we convicted Speaker Mike Hubbard. As the only candidate who has 25 years as a federal and state prosecutor and Circuit Court Judge, I’ll fight for strong ethics laws so public officials are held accountable to the rule of law, just like you and me. It’s time to drain the swamp in Montgomery and to pass strong, clear ethics laws that ensure your elected officials are working on you, not special interest and personal profit. I’m a lifelong Republican conservative who is pro-life and pro-second amendment. I know that without your second amendment all personal rights are at risk. I’m pleased to be endorsed by Alabama Farmers’ Federation and BamaCarry of Alabama. I ask for your vote on June 5 for change.

JOSEPH SIEGELMAN

Votejoe2018.com Education

Law degree from the University of Alabama School of Law Personal message

From a young age, my family taught me that public service and the common good come first — and that’s why I’m running for Attorney General of Alabama. I am a lifelong Alabamian, born and raised. I attended the University of Alabama as an undergraduate and received my law degree from the University of Alabama School of Law. As an active member of the Alabama State Bar and Managing Partner in The Cochran Firm’s Birmingham office, I’ve worked tirelessly to achieve justice for those who deserve it -- and I look forward to doing the same for the people of Alabama. Here’s my promise to you -- as Attorney General of Alabama, I promise to always put the people of Alabama first, ahead of Montgomery politics and special interests. Because it’s time to bring our government back home to the people this state belongs to.

AUDITOR

He has earned degrees from four colleges/universities and would be the first of his family to graduate college and earn a Ph.D. His degrees are from Lee University, The Jewish-Christian Institute, The University of Alabama at Birmingham / The University of Alabama dual degree program.

MIRANDA JOSEPH Democrat Election race:

State auditor Address:

P.O. Box 350454 Birmingham, AL 35238 Email:

Josephforalabama@gmail.com Website:

Mirandajoseph.com Education:

Certified internal auditor with a Bachelor’s degree in accounting and a Master’s in business administration.

ELLIOTT LIPINSKY Republican

STAN COOKE

Election race:

Republican

State auditor

Democrat Election race:

Mailing address:

Election race:

State auditor

Attorney General

Mailing address:

P.O. Box 640111 Pike Road, AL 36064

Mailing address:

PO Box 43218 Birmingham, AL 25243

P.O. Box 130 Kimberly, AL 35091

Email address:

elliottauditor@gmail.com Email address:

stancooke@att.net

Website:

elliotttheauditor.com/ Email address:

joe@siegelman2018.com Website:

Website:

votestancooke.com Education:

Education:

Bachelor degree from The University of Alabama and a J.D.

from Thomas Goode Jones School of Law

JIM ZEIGLER Republican Election race:

State auditor Mailing address:

Jim Zeigler for State Auditor 3071 Teal Court Mobile, AL 36695 Email address:

zeiglereldercare@yahoo.com Website:

Facebook.com/ ZeiglerWasteCutter

TREASURER DAVID BLACK Republican Election race:

State Treasurer Mailing address:

PO Box 2843 Muscle Shoals, AL 35662

two terms by Young Boozer. I hope to continue the integrity and financial leadership he has brought to the office that requires the most fiduciary responsibilities of any state office. As a conservative leader, I have three guiding principles for governing: uIf it is not constitutional, don’t do it. uIf the cost cannot be determined, don’t do it. uIf it does not empower the individual, don’t do it. Northwest Alabama was the most dominant stronghold for the Democrats until I became the first Republican ever elected in Colbert County after 138 years. In 2012, I was elected to the Colbert County Commission and was reelected in 2016. When I served on the White House staff for President George H. W. Bush, I was once asked at a reception when I was “going to cash in.” Since I was there to serve, I was offended by the question. After I left the administration, I began teaching at an inner-city school and returned in the evening to teach English to immigrants.

STEPHEN D. EVANS Republican Election race:

Email address:

State Treasurer

info@blackforalabama.com Mailing address: Website:

Blackforalabama.com Education:

BS, University of North Alabama MA, Alabama A&M University

3102 West End Avenue Suite 100, Nashville, TN 37203 Email address:

Evansforal@gmail.com Personal message:

Dear Shelby County: I ask for your confidence and trust to serve as your next State Treasurer. As you know, this office has been held for the past

Website:

Facebook.comevansforalabama Personal message:

Like many in his generation,

Stephen was an army brat born overseas. At the conclusion of his father’s service. Stephen’s family moved back to Talladega County. Like many in Alabama, the textile industry downturn led his father to seek a new path to providing for his family. This led to the family moving to the Wiregrass in 1995. It was in the Wiregrass that Stephen met his youth pastor’s daughter. In 2008, they married and settled down. They have been blessed with one daughter, Tallulah Grace. He is Vice President/Financial Advisor with Avondale Partner’s Wealth & Asset Management group. He has fourteen years’ experience consulting to both individual and institutional investors. During his tenure, Stephen has developed expertise in building and implementing retirement plan designs, service provider benchmarking and analysis, as well as assisting plan sponsors and fiduciaries with important plan provider decisions through the delivery of detailed fee, service and investment analysis. He has applied these principles to numerous plan designs including: 401(k), 457(b), 403(b), and pension plans. Stephen’s client base has been diverse in size from less than $1 million to over $1 billion. He is most proud of his work in both the design and implementation of financial wellness programs. These programs were designed to give an individual an understanding of how to credit works, how to pay off debt, and create a household budget. It is through this work, Stephen realized the possibility of providing a statewide financial wellness program. The Treasurer’s office has for too long been is an untapped resource for the people of Alabama. If you ask the average Alabamian: “What does the Treasurer Do?,” you will most likely receive two responses:

1) Unclaimed Property, or 2) I do not know Stephen’s goal for the Treasurer’s Office is to transform it from merely a caretaker of unclaimed property and state funds into a resource that will improve the quality of life for all Alabamians. uProtect Taxpayers – the experience necessary to serve as a watchdog on state spending, investments. uProtect College SavingsInvestment experience is necessary to protect college savings. uGovernment Accountability – the office of the Treasurer will be open to the public. uFinancial Wellness – Create a statewide financial wellness program teaching all Alabamians. –How to create a budget? –How to pay off debt? –What is credit? With the proper leadership and vision, the Treasurer’s Office can design and implement multi-generational life-changing financial programs to help increase financial literacy in our state. By partnering with local financial professionals this program will be implemented with minimal costs to the state.

JOHN MCMILLAN Republican Election race:

State Treasurer Mailing address:

PO Box 11054 Montgomery, AL 36111 Email address:

comm.john.mcmillan@gmail.com Website:

Mcmillanfortreasurer.com Education:

BA in economics from Rhodes College

Personal message:

John McMillan is a Republican serving his second term as Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries. John is running for Treasurer of the State of Alabama to bring ethics, transparency, and common sense conservative principles back to the executive branch of state government. He has committed much of his life to serving the state of Alabama with the utmost integrity. John has served as a Baldwin County Commissioner, a member of the Alabama House of Representatives, Commissioner of the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, and Commissioner of the Department of Agriculture and Industries. John was born and raised in the rural community of Stockton. He graduated from Baldwin County High School in Bay Minette where he met his high school sweetheart and wife of 50 years, Kathryn Turner. John graduated from Rhodes College where he received a Bachelor of Arts in Economics. After college, John returned home to Stockton to work in his family’s saw mill for 20 years. During this time, John discovered his passion for public service. As a member of the Alabama House of Representatives, John was active in the passage of the Lid Bill constitutional amendment and Current Use legislation to protect private property rights for all Alabamians. John was very active as the Commissioner of Conservation and Natural Resources. Working with Governor Fob James, John was instrumental in setting up the Alabama Trust Fund, a trust established to invest revenues from offshore oil and gas production. As Commissioner of the Department of Agriculture and Industries, John used conservative business principles and common-sense

solutions to transform the agency into an example of how state departments should be run. He accomplished this despite drastic cuts to the Department’s general fund appropriations. In addition to his public service, John served as Executive Vice President of the Alabama Forestry Association, one of the state’s most premiere conservative organizations. John’s leadership carried the Alabama Forestry Association through some of the toughest tax-increase battles in the history of the state. John has served as President of the Southern United States Trade Association, President of the Southern Association of State Departments of Agriculture, a member of the board of the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture, a member of the board for the Republican Agriculture Commissioners Coalition, and Chairman of the Alabama Civil Justice Reform Committee. He is a lifetime member of the National Riflemen’s Association and an avid outdoorsman. He and his wife Kathryn have two sons and two grandchildren. They are members of Stockton Presbyterian Church.

PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION, PLACE 1 JIM BONNER Republican Election race:

Public Service Commission, Place 1 Mailing Address:

175 Rosebud Drive Phil Campbell, AL 35581 Email Address:

Jimbonner2@gmail.com

Website:

Facebook at Jim Bonner Real Estate and Auction Company Education:

I have several degrees, including a master’s degree and post-graduate work. I am a member of Mensa.

CARA MCCLURE

double-majored in both Bible and Christian ministry.

PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION, PLACE 2 CHRIS “CHIP” BEEKER JR. (I) Republican Election race:

Election race:

Public Service Commission, Place 2

Mailing address

200 16th Street South Apt 6032 Birmingham, AL 35233

KARI POWELL Democrat

Democrat

Public Service Commission, Place 1

Specialist in educational leadership from the University of Montevallo, Master of Arts in Teaching in physical education from Winthrop College; Bachelor of Science in physical education from Winthrop College; currently enrolled in Birmingham School of Law.

Election race:

Public Service Commission, Place 2

Email:

Chipbeeker forpsc@gmail. com

Address:

P.O. Box 59220 Birmingham, AL 35259

Website:

Chipbeeker2014 on Facebook

Email:

Vote@electkaripowell.com Email:

Campaign@IamCaraMcClure.com Website:

IAmCaraMcClure.com Education:

Attended Alabama State University

JEREMY H. ODEN Republican Election race:

Public Service Commission, Place 1 Website:

Education:

Graduated from the University of West Alabama with a degree in commerce and business. Graduated from the New Covenant School of Ministry.

ROBIN LITAKER Republican Election race:

Public Service Commission, Place 2 Address:

P.O. Box 1671 Fairhope, AL 36533

Website:

Electkaripowell.com Education:

Graduated from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in graphic design.

COMMISSIONER OF AGRICULTURE AND INDUSTRY TRACY “T.O.” CRANE Republican Election race:

Facebook. com/ jeremyoden

Email:

Email Address:

Website:

Mailing address:

Robinforpsc2.wixsite.com/ robinforpsc2

PO Box 400 Kimberly, AL 35091

jeremy@jeremyhoden.com

Robinforpsc2@gmail.com

Education:

After graduating from Cullman High School, Jeremy attended Ashbury University, a small Christian college, where he

Commissioner of Agriculture and Industry

Education:

Educational Doctorate in educational leadership from Samford University; Educational

Email address:

info@tocrane.com

Website:

Tocrane.com Education:

BS in police administration from Sanford University and MS in public safety from Auburn University at Montgomery

GERALD DIAL Republican

West Alabama

RICK PATE Republican Election race:

Commissioner of Agriculture and Industry

LYN STUART

Mailing address:

Election race:

P.O. Box 98 Election race:

Commissioner of Agriculture and Industry

Lowndesboro, AL 36752 Email address:

rick@rickpate.com Mailing address:

PO Box 248 Lineville, AL 36266

Rotary International Fellowship to study law at the University of Sao Paulo School of Law in Sao Paulo, Brazil, where he was the first foreign student in Brazil’s most prestigious law school.

Website:

Rickpate.com

Republican

Chief Justice of the Supreme Court Mailing Address:

Committee to Elect Chief Justice Lyn Stuart P.O. Box 3214 Montgomery, AL 36109

Education: Email address:

gerald@itsdialtime.com Website:

Itsdialtime.com Education:

Degree from the Auburn University School of Agriculture

CHIEF JUSTICE OF THE SUPREME COURT

Email Address:

contactlyn@yahoo.com Website:

chiefjusticestuart.com Education:

Received degrees from Livingston University and Jacksonville University

TOM PARKER Republican

Auburn University for undergrad, University of Alabama Law School for Law School

CECIL MURPHY

Election race:

BOB VANCE JR.

Republican Election race:

Chief Justice of the Supreme Court

Commissioner of Agriculture

Mailing Address:

Mailing address:

29970 Loper

P.O. Box 11822 Montgomery, AL 36111

Rd Loxley, AL 36551

Email Address:

Email address:

Website:

cecilmurphy3@gmail.com Website:

Cecilmurphyag.com Education:

BS in secondary education from Auburn University and master’s degree from the University of

TomParkerForSC@gmail.com

parkerforjustice.com Education:

He graduated cum laude from Dartmouth College in Hanover, New Hampshire, and received his Juris Doctorate from Vanderbilt University School of Law in Nashville, Tennessee. He won a

Democrat Election race:

Chief Justice of the Supreme Court Address:

P.O. Box 130427 Birmingham, AL 35213 Email:

info@judgebobvance.com Website:

Judgebobvance.com Education:

Undergraduate degree from Princeton University in 1982 and law degree from the University of

Virginia School of Law in 1985.

ASSOCIATE OF THE SUPREME COURT, PLACE 1 DEBRA JONES Republican Election race:

Associate of Supreme Court, Place 1

Bachelor degree from The University of Alabama and a JD Cumberland Law School graduate.

BRAD MENDHEIM

Education:

B.S. from Auburn University 1989 and JD Cumberland School of Law 1993 graduate

Republican

SARAH HICKS STEWART

Election race:

Republican

Associate of Supreme Court, Place 1

Election race:

Mailing address:

Associate of Supreme Court, Place 1 Mailing address:

960 Kingsway Drive Anniston, AL 36207

Brad Mendheim for Supreme Court P.O. Box 10203 Dothan, AL 36304

Email address:

Mailing address:

judgedebrajones@gmail.com

Committee to Elect Judge Sarah Stewart 2029B Airport Boulevard #206 Mobile, AL 36606

Mendheimfor alabama@gmail.com

Website:

Education:

judgesarahstewart.com

Website:

judgedebrajones.com

mendheimforalabama.com Education:

• Represents Jefferson and Shelby Counties in • House District 48 • Businessman who has started 3 successful • businesses • Chairman - Jefferson County Legislative • Delegation • AL State Co-Chairman - Trump for President • • Former House Minority Leader • • Chairman - Commerce Committee • • Served on Rules, Ways & Means Committees

Bachelor of arts and masters of arts from the University of

A proven record opposing new taxes & operates with no-nonsense approach to spending Consistenly voted as one of the most conservative lawmakers in Alabama Sponsored & Passed welfare reform legislation in Alabama Sponsored & Passed 1st Voter ID for Alabama Passed legislation that setup Holocaust Commission 2017 Lawmaker of the Year Award - AL Independent Insurance Agents

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Endorsed by Shelby County Fraternal Order of Police

Endorsed by Shelby County Chiefs of Police Association

ABOUT PATRICK KENNEDY: • Graduate of Troy (State) University, Auburn University and Jones School of Law • Law practice includes a general practice with an emphasis on Juvenile Law, Criminal Law, Family Law and Civil law. • Worked in several Municipal Courts in Shelby County to include part time prosecutor • 2018 Shelby County Bar Association President • Served 8 years in the Army National Guard as an Airborne Trained Infantry Soldier • American Legion Post 555 member working with youth programs: boys state, oratorical, baseball commissioner • Currently serving as a Boy Scouts of America volunteer and has for the past 12 years

Patrick and his wife, Julie Powell Kennedy, have been married for 22 years, and are active members of The Branch at Mission Hills Church. They have three children: Patrick (19), Wilson (15) Lauren (9)

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ASSOCIATE OF THE SUPREME COURT, PLACE 2 TOMMY BRYAN Republican Election race:

Associate of Supreme Court, Place 2 Mailing address:

P.O. Box 3766 Montgomery, AL 36109

ASSOCIATE OF THE SUPREME COURT, PLACE 4 JOHN BAHAKEL Republican

Southern College and a law degree from the University of Virginia School of Law.

DONNA WESSON SMALLEY Democrat

Election race:

Associate of Supreme Court, Place 4

Website:

Address:

www. johnbahakel. com

P.O. Box 2250 Jasper, AL 35502

Email address:

Email:

John@BahakelForJustice.com

Donna@donnasmalleylaw.com

Education:

Website:

Education:

University of Alabama; Birmingham School of Law; Admitted to US Supreme Court; 11th US Circuit Court of Appeals; District of Columbia Bar; Alabama Bar; Birmingham Bar; Shelby County Bar. Arbitrator, Mediator and former Judge Pro Tem.

Graduate of Troy University and Jones School of Law

JAY MITCHELL

DonnaSmalleyLaw.com Education: 1973 graduate of Etowah County High School, 1975 graduate of University of Alabama with B.A. in Journalism, 1978 graduate of University of Alabama School of Law. Certification in Trial Advocacy from the National Institute of Trial Advocacy, University of California, Berkeley.

Email address:

pshashy@gmail.com Phone:

334.221.3040 Website address:

Tommybryan.com

ASSOCIATE OF THE SUPREME COURT, PLACE 3

Republican Election race:

Associate of Supreme Court, Place 4

WILL SELLERS Republican Election race:

Associate of Supreme Court, Place 3

Mailing address:

Jay Mitchell for Alabama Supreme Court P.O. Box 59371 Homewood, AL 35259

Education:

Graduate of Hillsdale College. Juris Doctorate from the University of Alabama School of Law. Masters of Law and Letters in Taxation from New York University.

COURT OF CRIMINAL APPEALS, PLACE 1 RICHARD MINOR Republican Election race:

Court of Criminal Appeals, Place 1

Email address:

jayforalabama@gmail.com Website:

jayforalabama.com

Mailing address:

Alabamians for Richard Minor 1809 3rd Avenue N. Pell City, AL 35125

Education:

B.A. from Birmingham-

Email Address:

Alabamians4Minor@gmail.com Website:

Court of Criminal Appeals, Place 2

Elect Richard Minor on Facebook

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I am a 1993 graduate of the Cumberland School of Law, Samford University. While at Cumberland School of Law, I was a member of the American Journal of Trial Advocacy, a Cordell Hull Teaching Fellow, and served as a Samford Senator. I graduated summa cum laude from Auburn University in 1990 with a B.A. in Criminal Justice.

RIGGS WALKER Republican Election race:

Court of Criminal Appeals, Place 1

P.O. Box 2337 Montgomery, AL 36107

rich@anderson foralabama.com

deodell@ comcast.net and contact@ judgedennisodell.com

Website:

andersonfor alabama.com

judgedennisodell.com Education:

Education:

Undergraduate degree in English from the University of Mississippi, 1997. Juris Doctor from Washington & Lee School of Law, Lexington, VA, 2000.

CHRIS MCCOOL Republican

P.O. Box 190249 Birmingham, AL 35219

Court of Criminal Appeals, Place 2

Email Address:

Mailing address:

riggswalkerforjudge@gmail.com

919 Merchant’s Walk, Huntsville, AL 35801 Email addresses:

Email:

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Mailing address:

P.O. Box 281, Reform, AL 35481

Legal Education – University of Alabama School of Law, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, August 1973May 1976, J.D. Awarded, May 16, 1976. Undergraduate and Other Education – University of Alabama, Huntsville, 1969-1970; transferred to Jacksonville State University, under Law Enforcement Planning grant and loan. Jacksonville State University, Jacksonville, Alabama, 1970-1973; graduated B.S. in Law Enforcement (now Criminal Justice), which included a six-week internship with the Madison County Sheriff’s office; minor in Political Science. High School – Graduate of Lee High School, Huntsville, Alabama, 1969.

Website:

riggswalker.com: Elect Riggs Walker, Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals, PL 1 on Facebook

Website:

chrismccool forcourt ofcriminal appeals.com

Education:

Jones School of Law, J.D., 1998; Auburn University, B.A. Speech Communication, 1991

COURT OF CRIMINAL APPEALS, PLACE 2 RICH ANDERSON

Education:

Graduated summa cum laude from UA in 1990, with B.A. in History/Classics (with a concentration in Greek); graduated from UA Law School in 1993

DENNIS O’DELL Republican

Republican

COURT OF CRIMINAL APPEALS, PLACE 3 DONNA BEAULIEU Republican Election race:

Court of Criminal Appeals, Place 3 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 357 Saginaw, AL 35137

Election race: Election race:

Court of Criminal Appeals, Place 2

Email Address:

donnabeaulieu@gmail.com Email address: Website:

donnaforjudge.com and Facebook.com/DONNAFORJUDGE/

Christy@electjudgechristy edwards.com

Bachelor of Arts, Summa Cum Laude – University of Alabama at Birmingham; Juris Doctor, Cumberland School of Law, Samford University

BILL COLE Republican Election race:

Court of Criminal Appeals, Place 3 Mailing Address:

P.O. Box 11284 Birmingham, AL 35202 Email Address:

judgebillcole@gmail.com Website:

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MICHELLE MANLEY THOMASON

Electjudgechristyedwards.com

Court of Civil Appeals, Place 1

Education:

B.S., Finance, Culverhouse College of Business at The University of Alabama. J.D., Faulkner University’s Jones School of Law. Ll.M. in Taxation, The University of Alabama School of Law

PAT THETFORD Republican

Mailing address:

P.O. Box 221 Fairhope, AL 36533 Email address:

Judgemichellethomason@ gmail.com Website:

Judgethomasonforalabama.com Election race:

Court of Civil Appeals, Place 1 Mailing address:

The Campaign to Elect Judge Pat Thetford to Alabama Court of Civil Appeals | P.O. Box 130815 Birmingham, AL 35213

judgebillcole.com

Education:

Bachelor’s degree Mobile College. Juris Doctor degree from Tulane University Law School.

COURT OF CIVIL APPEALS, PLACE 2 CHAD HANSON Republican

Email address: Education:

B.A. in Political Science and English from Vanderbilt University. Graduated from the University of Alabama School of Law in 1992.

electjudgethetford@gmail.com Website address:

www.electjudgethetford.com Education:

COURT OF CIVIL APPEALS, PLACE 1 CHRISTY OLINGER EDWARDS Republican Election race:

Court of Civil Appeals, Place 1 Mailing address:

P.O. Box 421 Montgomery, AL 36103

u1978, Sidney Lanier High School - Montgomery, AL u1982, University of Alabama - B.S. u1985, University of Alabama at Birmingham - M.B.A. u1988, Cumberland School of Law, Samford University - J.D.

Election race:

Court of Civil Appeals, Place 2 Mailing address:

PO Box 756 Birmingham, AL 35201 Email address:

info@electchadhanson.com Website address:

Electchadhanson.com Education:

The University of Alabama

TERRI WILLINGHAM THOMAS Republican Election race:

Court of Civil Appeals, Place 2 Mailing address:

413 1st Ave SW Cullman, AL 35055 Email address:

territhomas foralabama@gmail.com Website address:

Judgeterrithomas.com Education:

Juris Doctorate from the Cumberland School of Law, and attained her undergraduate degrees from Athens State University and Wallace State Community College

COURT OF CIVIL APPEALS, PLACE 3 TERRY A. MOORE Republican Election race:

Court of Civil Appeals, Place 3 Email address: titanicstitanics titanics@yahoo.com Education:

Bachelorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree from the University of South Alabama. Graduated from the University of Alabama School of Law in 1993.

SENATE DISTRICT 11 CARL CARTER Democrat Election race:

Senate District 11 Email address:

carl@votecarter.org Website:

www.votecarter.org

Houston. Education:

Graduated with a B.A. in Communications from The University of Alabama in 1976 Personal Message:

Carl Carter’s “Common Sense” Campaign is focused on three core messages: (1) Tax Reform uExempt groceries from 4% state sales tax uDo away with “sweetheart deals” that let big landowners avoid their share of property taxes uTransition from volatile, vanishing sales taxes to more reasonable and stable property taxes (2) Education I support an education lottery to provide decent teacher salaries and better schools across the state. (3) Stimulate economy uIntegrate state IT systems and consolidate filing dates to simplify small business tax and regulatory filings uEstablish workforce skills database to better compete for major employers. Alabama is one of only three states without such a database!

JIM MCCLENDON Republican

Personal Message:

Following three years as a Navy Doctor, one of which was in Vietnam. The next six years I was an assistant professor at the University of Alabama Birmingham Medical Center. Following that I concentrated on private practice in Leeds and Moody. I retired from my private practice and in 2002 I was elected to the Alabama House of Representatives and served three 4 year terms. I served as the Chairman of the House Committee on Health and Human Services. In 2014, I was elected to the Alabama Senate, and am currently serving as the chairman of the Senate Committee on Health and Human Services. I also am on the Rules Committee, as well as the Committee on Finance and Taxation Education. I am a candidate for a second term in the Senate District 11 which includes Shelby, Talladega, and St. Clair County.

SENATE DISTRICT 14 JERRY MCDONALD Democrat

Election race:

Senate District 11

Election race:

Senate District 14

Mailing address:

361 Jones Road Springville, AL 35146

Mailing address:

Mcdonald for AL Senate P.O. Box 65 Helena, AL 35080

Email address:

jimmcc@windstream.net

Email address:

Education:

B.A. History from the University of Alabama at Birmingham and a masters degree in secondary education/history from The University of Alabama Personal Message:

Alabama is at a pivotal moment in its history. On Nov. 6, the people of Alabama will decide to step into the future or continue policies that have kept our state close or at the bottom of most measures of progress. Alabamians need more options for affordable health insurance and an end to the disgraceful situation in which some 300,000 Alabamians are unable to afford health insurance. Presently, the cost of caring for the uninsured is passed along to everyone else in the form of higher insurance premiums while our rural hospitals and medical practices are being forced to close due to a lack of funding. Alabama also needs adequate, responsible funding of its public education and vocational training systems to produce the kind of workforce attractive to future oriented businesses resulting in rising median wages and a reduction in the poverty level. Responsible measures also need to be taken to protect Alabama’s rich and diverse environmental resources and our citizens’ right to clean air and drinking water. It is also time Alabama had an ethical and transparent state government worthy of the people whose interests it is entrusted to keep.

CAM WARD Republican Election race:

Senate District 14

mcdonaldjerry@att.net Education:

B.S. from The University of Houston and a Doctors of Optometry from The University of

Mailing address: Website:

mcdonaldforalsenate.com

PO Box 1749 Alabaster, AL 35007

Website address: Email address:

cam@camward.com

https://www. deckardforalsenate.com

Vestavia Hills, 35266 Email address:

Jabo.waggoner@alsenate.gov Education:

Website:

camward.com Education:

B.S. from Troy University 1993, JD Cumberland School of Law 1996 Personal Message:

It has been an honor to serve the people of District 14 in the Alabama Senate and, in November, I am humbly asking for your vote to re-elect me to that position. I am proud of the work I have been able to do while representing you in Montgomery and I am honored to have earned the reputation as a Senator who makes the tough choices and wages the hard fights, even when it is not politically expedient. My job as a Senator is to put people above politics and that is what I have tried to do each and every day. We have achieved so much but there is still much more work that needs to be done. Together, we can make District 14 and Alabama a better place.

SENATE DISTRICT 16 LINDSEY DECKARD Democrat Election race:

Senate District 16

BS Microbiology, 1984, from the University of South Florida, Tampa, FL.

Legislature.state.al.us Education:

Personal message:

This grassroots campaign is about finally putting people above corporations and PAC’s and never having to wonder who the real priority is down in Montgomery. The priority will always be Alabama families. In Montgomery I will focus on the high cost of healthcare; it is time for affordable healthcare for families and businesses in our state. We also need to address Workforce Training and Development so more Alabamians can have quality jobs with living wages. We need to strengthen our Public Pre-K and K–12 education system and we need to address our serious infrastructure deficiencies. I am a retired scientist and small business person who knows how to collaborate with people from different backgrounds, build consensus and work with others across party lines as respected colleagues to do what is best for the people of Alabama. I have a genuine passion for public service and an earnest belief that we can do big things in Alabama. Please vote for Alabama families; please vote for Lindsey Deckard.

J.T. “JABO” WAGGONER Republican

Mailing address:

Lindsey Deckard, PO Box 381332

Election race:

Email address:

Mailing address:

deckardforalsenate@gmail.com

Website address:

Senate District 16

Bachelor’s degree from Birmingham Southern College and a Juris Doctorate degree from the Birmingham School of Law. Personal message:

Senator Waggoner is a Republican and a member of the Homewood Church of Christ. He serves on the following boards: Executive Committee of Birmingham Business Alliance; Faulkner University Board of Trustees; Greater Birmingham Convention and Visitors Bureau; Alabama Sports Hall of Fame. He is a member of Hoover, Homewood, Shelby County, Vestavia Hills Chambers of Commerce; 50-Year member Civitan International; member of Masons and Shriners organizations; member of the Monday Morning Quarterback Club. He was inducted into the Birmingham Southern College Sports Hall of Fame, 2007, and received the Birmingham Southern Distinguish Alumni in 2013. He serves on the following Senate committees: uRules – Chairman uConfirmations – Vice Chair uJefferson County Local Legislation – Chairman uBanking & Insurance uCounty & Municipal Government uFinance & Taxation Education uFinance & Taxation General Fund uHealth & Human Services uShelby County Local Legislation

P. O. Box 660609

HOUSE DISTRICT 15

HOUSE DISTRICT 41

ALLEN FARLEY

CORLEY ELLIS

Republican

Election race:

House District 15

House District 41

Mailing address:

Email address:

P.O. Box 516 McCalla, AL 35111

corley.ellis@ alhouse.gov Education:

Email address:

allenfarley@bellsouth.net Education:

Farley attended Jefferson State Junior College and Jacksonville State University and is a graduate of the FBI National Academy.

Graduated from Shelby County High School in 1989; Graduated from Auburn University in 1993 with a degree in business administration; and obtained a master’s in business administration from Auburn University in 1995. Personal message:

Personal Message:

As Muriel and I begin preparing to once again run for the state office of Alabama House District 15, I am extremely humbled to know I will not be opposed in the Republican Primary this June. I look at that as a sign of approval by House District 15 Christian Conservatives who elected me to represent them in the two previous elections. However, I’m not prideful enough to believe for a minute I have always been aligned with 100 percent of House District 15’s constituents. But, I believe the majority of our constituents have either talked with me in person, by phone, email, or text message, to know my heart. I have also attempted to keep our constituents informed of State House activities through my blogs, tweets and Facebook posts. I promise to continue trying my very best to make our neighborhoods and state a safer place to raise our families. I also promise to make House District 15 constituents proud of the way I conduct myself as their State Representative.

Representing the people of House District 41 has been one of the great honors of my life. I have been an advocate for conservative values and a voice for small business in Shelby County and across the state. I will continue to fight for the people of Shelby County and tackle tough issues that effect each of our lives. I will insist on fiscal responsibility, complete transparency and I will push legislation that supports our small business community. I will work with other legislators and our governor to make sure that Alabama has the infrastructure and quality roads that are necessary to attract new industry and economic development to our state. I would like to continue to be your voice in Montgomery.

EMILY ANNE MARCUM Democrat Election race:

House District 41 Email address:

Emarcumjd@ gmail.com Website:

Emilymarcum.com Education:

Graduated from Louisiana State University with an undergraduate degree in psychology and anthropology, a Master’s of Library Science and a juris doctor. Personal message:

I am not a politician. I am a librarian and a mother of two, and I know that education matters. I am running for the Alabama State House of Representatives because I want to make sure our schools have the resources needed for our children to have the high-quality education they deserve. Overall, our publicschool funding has been cut by 14 percent since 2008. While the recession has ended, we still have not restored funding to its prerecession levels. The public schools that I went to paved the way for me and I want all of our kids to have the same opportunities to excel. Other important issues that I would like to address include healthcare, infrastructure and Internet and broadband in rural areas in Alabama. Eleven percent of Alabama citizens lack health insurance. One of those people is my mother. I know what it is like to watch a loved one try to decide if they should spend hundreds of dollars going to the doctor or wait and hope that they get better on their own. Nobody should have to choose between buying high-cost medicines and paying their rent

or heating their house. When it comes to infrastructure, we must first make our roads attractive and drivable so that more businesses will relocate to our beautiful state and so that our economy can flourish. It is also essential to have high-quality internet connectivity and coverage in rural areas in Alabama. Dial-up is a thing of the past and we must be equipped for the present and for the future. Many communities that have broadband internet have only one provider, and this lack of competition leads to high prices that working families often struggle to afford.

House District 43 Email Address:

carinmayo 2018@gmail. com Website Address:

carinmayo 2018.com Education:

I have graduate degrees from the University of Alabama at Birmingham, including a Master of Public Administration. Personal message:

HOUSE DISTRICT 43 CARIN MAYO Democrat Election race:

The main thing people ask about my candidacy is my party affiliation. I expect to be asked why I am qualified to run, where I stand on issues, and how I think problems can be solved. It is unfortunate that party is the main concern in a state

that recently had three high ranking state leaders removed from office amidst scandal. Because of the shame our state has suffered, people are losing faith in our elected officials. As voters, we have a duty to be more concerned with what our leaders are doing for us. Leaders have a responsibility to listen to their constituents and act in the best interest of everyone, along with a fiduciary responsibility to improve infrastructure instead of blaming government intervention for fiscal issues, or imposing their personal values on citizens. Alabama is consistently at the bottom of lists measuring governance, quality of life, and education. We need leaders with passion about real issues affecting Alabama; leaders who will listen and work hard with integrity and transparency, for all people, regardless of party affiliation. Partisan politics have divided us for too long.

I do not work by appealing to emotionally-charged topics to get your vote; I would rather provide ideas for solutions ethically and with transparency. I will meet with constituents about issues and bring us together to work on solutions, instead of political name calling, mud-slinging, and blaming others. I love Alabama, and together, we can make it better. It’s about people, not politics.

ARNOLD MOONEY Republican Election race:

House District 43 Email address:

Arnold@ arnoldmooney. com Website address:

Arnoldmooney.com Education:

Graduated from Samford University with undergraduate and graduate degrees with highest honors in political science and history. I studied abroad at the University of Oxford (England), as a Rotary Scholar and as a Scottish Rite Foundation Fellow in post graduate study in the School of Government and Business Administration at the George Washington University in Washington, D.C.

and free society. I want all our children and grandchildren to be afforded the same opportunities that we have all had. I have seen firsthand the numerous government regulations, including Obamacare, that are obstructing business growth and restricting our religious freedoms. Big Government has attempted to replace personal responsibility with entitled collectivism, small business and capitalism with Big Business and Crony Capitalism, faith, morality, and community with vague pluralities and “undefined truth.” “Big Government” members of Congress think they know what is best for Alabamians and pass laws that detrimentally affect important areas of our life in business, healthcare and education. Not only will I continue to work to advance our conservative principles, but I will continue to fight back against their job crushing mandates and assaults on our freedoms. I know what it takes to stand on principle, deliver results and fight for limited government and low taxation. I ask for the opportunity to not only to continue to represent you, but to also fight for you, our beliefs, and our way of life!

HOUSE DISTRICT 45 TED CROCKETT Republican

Personal Message:

I am a family values, committed conservative businessman who has lived and worked in House District 43 for more than 32 years. As your State Representative for House District 43, I have fought to protect traditional family ideals by promoting the values of personal integrity, work, faith, and freedom that have made our nation great and are the glue to a prosperous

Election race:

House District 45 Email address

admin@ tedcrockett.org Website

Tedcrockett.org and Facebook. com/tedcrockettforhouse

Education

Bachelor Of Science Degree in Finance from The University of Alabama. Personal message

If you feel as I do that, an election should be about our future and not our past I invite you to support our campaign. I am asking for your vote on June 5th, 2018 as your Alabama State Representative in House District 45. As your County Commissioner, I voted NO on the sale of the Shelby County sewer system in 2005 to SWWC. I worked together with the DVG to zone the beat from Highland Lakes to Lake Wehapa along Highway 41 and from Forest Lakes on Highway 43 to near Chrystal Lake to protect our property values from uncontrolled development. My track record proves that I can get things done. This election, however, is about our future. We have high sewer bills, an almost impassable Grants Mill Road, Brookhighland Parkway up to HWY 280 needs repair and we have slow traffic on HWY 280 and I-459 due to the lack of a flyover. These are the things that a State Representative should see, address and fix. During the last legislative session, a bill was passed in the State House that was supposed to fix the sewer problem. Instead, I learned it would have increased sewer bills through higher property tax classifications, inspection fees, and gross receipts taxes. This bill would have made the problem worse, and thankfully it died in the Alabama Senate. District 45 needs a Representative who understands the problems we face and will work to provide real solutions; I will be that Representative.

DICKIE DRAKE

HOUSE DISTRICT 48

Republican Election race:

House District 45 Email

ddrake1080 @aol.com Education

Jefferson State Junior College - computer science, Community College of the Air Force - Military Intelligence, American Military University. Personal message

I’m proud to represent Jefferson and Shelby County in the Alabama Legislature. During my tenure at the statehouse I’ve tried my best to carry your conservative values with me on every trip to Montgomery. We’ve accomplished a great deal, but we must continue to make our state better. I will keep fighting for low taxes, I’m proud of my 100% voting record to protect the unborn, and I’ll always defend the 2nd Amendment and your constitutional gun rights. I’ll also keep working for our veterans. I served for 42 years in the Air Force and Air National Guard where I flew 102 combat missions over Kosovo, Iraq and Afghanistan. Our veterans and their families must receive the healthcare and benefits they were promised. I’m asking for your vote on June 5th in the Republican Primary.

JIM CARNS Republican Election race:

House District 48 Email address

jim@ jimcarns.com Website

Jimcarns.com Education

B.S. Engineering from University of Alabama Personal message

Representative Jim Carns is a successful businessman and served House District 48 from 1990-2006 in the Alabama House of Representatives. In 2006, after seeing the need for leadership in Jefferson County, he ran for and was elected as Commissioner and chose to serve one term. In 2012, Jim was re-elected to serve House District 48. He chairs the 18-member Jefferson County Legislative Delegation (elected by his peers 4 of 6 legislative terms). He served as Chairman of the House Republican Caucus, and as Minority Leader. Jim served as Chairman of Industrial Development & Economic Growth Committee. He was a member of the Alabama Economic Development Board and also on the board of the World Trade Association. He was Chairman of Alabama’s Welfare Reform Commission. He wrote, sponsored and passed legislation for welfare reform in Alabama. Jim wrote, sponsored and passed the first Voter ID legislation in Alabama. In 2017, Jim was chosen “Lawmaker of the Year” by AL Independent Insurance Agents.

Jim presently serves as the Chairman of Commerce & Small Business Committee. He serves on Child and Senior Advocacy and County and Municipal Government Committees. When re-elected Jim will continue focusing on economic development, opposing new taxes and a no-nonsense approach to government spending. Jim is a member of the Woodlawn High School Hall of Fame and holds a B.S in Engineering from the University of Alabama. He enjoys playing golf and walking his dog Buddy.

WILLIAM WENTOWSKI Republican Election race:

House District 48 Email:

william@ wentowski.com Website:

Wentowski.com Education:

Bachelor of Science Business Administration from The University of Alabama Personal message:

On June 5th, Alabamians will go to the polls and vote in the primary. If you are voting in the Republican Primary in District 48, I urge you to vote Wentowski. If you believe in honest government that works for its people, vote Wentowski. If you believe in an Alabama with an advanced growing economy, vote Wentowski. If you want an official who you can communicate with and has campaigned on your doorstep, vote Wentowski. I am a proud Alabamian, born and raised. I work as the Director of Marketing at the family business where we serve

as the outsourced I.T. company for firms like yours across the region. I enjoy my work; but see an opportunity to better serve my community as well. I am running to be your State Rep, not for my personal enrichment, but to advance Alabama and represent the good people of District 48. I pledge to be honest, which we know can lead to disagreements. As long as we can discuss our differences and agree to work together to build our strengths, we can make Alabama better. If you want an honest Representative, one that cares and will do more than provide lip service, then you need to Vote Wentowski on June 5th. The campaign slogan is “Win with Wentowski,” and to me, it is more than a slogan. It is a promise that all the folks of District 48 will be better off with Wentowski.

HOUSE DISTRICT 49 DR. DONNA STRONG Republican Election race:

House District 49 Website:

VoteDr Strong.com E-mail:

strongdonna@hotmail.com Education:

I am a graduate of Chelsea High School. I received a B.S. and M.Ed. from Auburn University and went on to get my Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction from Penn State University. I have been an educator for the past 29 years. I have taught at Thompson Middle School, Thompson High School and am currently teaching at Oak Mountain High School.

Personal message:

I am a mother of three and have been a public school teacher for 29 years. As such, my foremost concern is the future of our children. I am firmly convinced that tomorrow can and should be better than yesterday. Every stakeholder must work cooperatively to ensure that our communities are a better place to live, work and raise a family. We need leaders whose primary concern is advancing our common goals rather than enhancing their own personal gain. Our causes and passions are in dire need of support, but we must also be fiscally responsible. For example, we should not build a new, unnecessary bridge at the beach when we currently have dozens of bridges deemed too hazardous for a school bus to cross. My vision for Alabama includes safe schools, meaningful and relevant school curricula, and providing our students and their families with the types of emotional and mental support that are essential to security and success. I am also passionate about protecting our environment. It is paramount to both the health of our neighborhoods and our economy as an attraction to tourists. Alabama is blessed to be one of the most biologically diverse states in America. We must be good stewards of our air, land and extensive system of waterways. We Alabamians are in this together. With the right leaders, we can begin to erase the political, racial, and social lines that have divided us and kept the great state of Alabama from being even greater. I will be that leader in Montgomery.

APRIL WEAVER Republican Election race:

House District 49 Email:

aprilweaver @att.net Website:

www.Aprilweaver.com Education:

Registered nurse with bachelor’s degree in business administration, MBA with healthcare concentration, legal nurse consultant certificate Personal message:

Serving the citizens of District 49 has been one of the most rewarding honors I have ever experienced. During my time in the legislature, I have continuously worked with my constituents and I have stayed connected with the local community. I currently serve as chair of the House Health Committee, which considers legislation affecting healthcare issues in the state, and I was honored to be the first woman in state history to lead the committee. I also hold seats on the House Internal Affairs and State Government committees as well as chair the Shelby County House Delegation. I have sponsored and cosponsored numerous measures that have benefited small business owners, veterans, teachers, first responders and others, and I have helped enact several important conservative reform measures. I have supported small business by passing a tax credit and I continue to fight to remove red tape by eliminating unnecessary regulations. I have supported pay raises for educators and increased

funding for classroom needs. I am also a proponent for Alabama’s nationally-recognized “First Class” voluntary pre-kindergarten program. As a champion of pro-life issues, I have fought to protect the life of the unborn by sponsoring and supporting many pieces of pro-life legislation. I serve on Gov. Kay Ivey’s Alabama Opioid Overdose and Addiction Council, have sponsored bills addressing prescription drug abuse and have also sponsored a bill to help make mental healthcare more accessible. I would be honored to continue to serve as your District 49 Representative. I ask for your vote on June 5th!

House District 73

were ages two and four. Evelyn and Jacob are now attending college so I fully understand the challenges that parents face on a daily basis. I would like to see our school systems adopt standards and practices that teach not only the dangers of texting and driving but also to include the proper use of social media and online internet use. I believe that fathers should have the very basic right to be able to save the life of their unborn child from early termination, unless the act of creating that life was of a illegality or the mother’s health was at risk. I know that this legislation will save hundreds of children every year in Alabama from this grievous act of Abortion. I would also like to help initiate a Alabama State tax free initiative for new small businesses for a period of one year to help get them through the hurdle of the initial year of business ownership. I simply want to serve the people of Shelby County by personally bring your voice to the Alabama State Legislature.

Email address:

MATT FRIDY

HOUSE DISTRICT 73 STEPHEN BRYANT Republican Election race:

Bryant house73@ gmail.com Education:

Degree in Computer Aided Drafting from Mt. Clemens, Michigan Personal message:

Living in this technological and digital age, I believe that it is time for Alabama to update and rewrite the 1975 Code of Alabama to a 2020 standard. Even today, the Code states that a lottery ticket in your possession is a misdemeanor and gives the authorties the right to confiscate and resale your personal vehicle. As a single father, I have successfully raised my two wonderful children since they

Republican Election race:

House District 73 Email address:

matt@ mattfridy.com Website:

www.mattfridy.com Education:

University of Montevallo B.A., cum laude; Cumberland School of Law at Samford University, J.D., magna cum laude Personal message:

These last four years working on behalf of the people of District 73 have been an incredible honor

and pleasure. I’ve gotten to take on issues that matter to not just the residents of Shelby County, but to our great state; issues that affect our daily lives, from protecting our families and their values, to basic necessities like jobs, roads, and infrastructure. That work is paying off, as Shelby County and Alabama are enjoying historically low unemployment, national businesses are relocating to Alabama every day, and large infrastructure projects are finally underway in Shelby County. With the new administration in Washington, DC, we have a chance to restore a proper balance between state and federal governments, and roll back overreaching mandates. I look forward to continuing to work on the state level to make this a priority. As Thomas Jefferson said, “The greatest calamity which could befall us would be submission to a government of unlimited powers.” One of the best parts of being your Representative is that I’ve gotten the chance to meet many of you as I’ve traveled the District. Your words of encouragement and feedback have meant the world to my family and me. I hope you will continue to trust me to be your voice in Montgomery; a Conservative voice that fights for better jobs, lower taxes, fiscal responsibility, and growing our small business community.

JACK JACOBS Democrat Election race:

House District 73 Email address:

votejack jacobs@gmail. com Website:

www.votejackjacobs.com

Education:

uB.A. University of Montevallo - International Studies uJ.D. University of Alabama School of Law Personal message:

I am excited about the opportunity to represent House District 73 in Montgomery. There are many great things about the state of Alabama and Shelby County. Our community faces many challenges as well that need to be addressed. All children should have the opportunity to participate in 4k programs so than can get the start they need. And we need to make sure they are ready for colleges or careers when they graduate. Building a strong dynamic workforce will improve our state and encourage employers to invest here. State funding for mental health and drug treatment is abysmal, we must do better for our people so they can get the treatment they need and be productive members of our community. At the same time we have hospitals across our state that are losing money and are facing closure. Expanding Medicaid would help with these problems, save many lives, and allow people to get treatment when they get sick and return to work. All while providing a large economic investment across our state. We spend too much time needlessly stuck in traffic and it is time we build a modern infrastructure. Shelby County has had rapid growth, our roads need to catch up. To do this, we must build trust in government. Alabama has the capacity to do many great things and improve the lives of everyone that lives here. Our legislature must be willing to work for that common good. It is what I pledge to do.

SHELBY COUNTY SHERIFF KEN BAILEY Republican Election race:

Shelby County Sheriff Email address:

Baileyk1c2@ bellsouth.net Website:

Bthesheriff.com Education:

I received my Associate of Applied Science Degree from the Community College of the Air Force in Aviation Operations and Management. After returning home to Alabama, I received my Alabama Peace Officers’ Standards and Training (APOST), Law Enforcement Certificate and Associate in Applied Science Degree in Law Enforcement from Jefferson State Community College. I received my Bachelor of Science Degree in Homeland Security and Public Safety from Herzing University. Personal message:

With over 31 years experience in protecting the United States of America’s interest worldwide and here at home, I would like to show you what I can do for Shelby County. It is extremely important to me to make this county as safe as possible for every citizen. During my last active duty tour, I was deployed to the Naval Air Station in Key West, Florida where I worked with Homeland Security and the FBI, CIA, DEA, CBP, USN and USCG at the Joint Interagency Task Force South. During this tour, I led the team that prevented 87,922 kilos of cocaine valued at $1.8 trillion and 17,934 pounds of

marijuana valued at $17 million from reaching the streets of America! I believe the biggest problem in Shelby County is illegal drugs. Our current Sheriff did away with the K9 unit and I believe that was a huge mistake. One of the best tools to fight the drug war is a good K9 Unit. My first priority will be to bring back the K9 Unit. I take my job of protecting you and your family very seriously. Since becoming a Deputy Sheriff, I have worked and will continue to work every day to keep you and your family safe in your homes, neighborhoods, schools, churches and places of business. With my vast experience abroad and here at home, I will prove to you that I am the best qualified candidate for Sheriff of Shelby County.

JOHN SAMANIEGO Republican Election race:

Shelby County Sheriff Email address:

john samaniego3@ gmail.com or johns@shelbyso.com Website:

Johnsamaniego.com Education:

uFBI National Academy, 176th Session; 2017 graduate of the FBI National Executive Institute 40th session uDEA Drug Unit Commander Course 17th session uUS Secret Service Executive Protection Training Program uBirmingham School of Law – Juris Doctorate uThe University of Alabama Law Enforcement Academy uThe University of Alabama – undergraduate degree in Social Work

Personal message:

With over 40 years of law enforcement experience, the greatest honor of my professional career has been the opportunity to serve my community as sheriff. I believe everyone in Shelby County should have the same basic freedoms; the freedom to raise a family in a safe community, the freedom to send your children to school and know they will be safe, the freedom to drive on our roadways confident they are safeguarded. My single mission is to use every resource available to make sure you are safe and secure in your home, at your place of work, and at your church. I will continue to strive to ensure that our children are safe at school, and we are meeting the safety needs and concerns of all citizens in Shelby County. During our first term, we achieved much: uFirst Sheriff’s Office in Alabama to become CALEA accredited uFirst Sheriff’s Office in Alabama to received National Institute for Jail Operations accreditation uFirst Sheriff’s Office to be recognized as “Dementia Friendly” by M4A uImplemented a Mental Health training curriculum for area law enforcement uAided in the inception of county-wide COMPACT 2020 to combat drug abuse and addiction uInitiated a Community Outreach program to give citizens greater ownership and involvement in the Sheriff’s Office uPartnered with federal agencies to increase investigative efforts in violent crimes and fugitive recovery I am asking for your vote on June 5th, to partner with us at the Sheriff’s Office, to keep Shelby County moving forward.

SHELBY COUNTY SCHOOLS SUPERINTENDENT DR. LEWIS BROOKS Republican Election race:

Shelby County School Superintendent Email address hello@ drlewisbrooks. com Website

www.drlewisbrooks.com Education

Ed.D., Education Administration, Samford University Ed.S., Education Administration, University of Montevallo M.S., Education Administration, University of Montevallo B.S., Physical Education, University of Montevallo Graduate of University of Alabama Superintendents’ Academy Personal message

Dear Shelby County Citizens: I decided to run for the position of Superintendent of Shelby County Schools because, after many years of working in the district, I know the parents, educators, and staff here have such a high level of commitment to excellence in education for the students we serve. I love that about this district and I share that same commitment. I have worked in my current role as the Assistant Superintendent of Administration for the past six years and I have enjoyed serving on the executive leadership team. As a resident of Shelby County for the past

26 years, I have “worn many hats” in the district, including teacher, coach, assistant principal, principal, and middle school coordinator. This has not only given me invaluable experience but has also allowed me to build lasting relationships with students and parents in these communities. My platform as a Republican Party candidate is comprised of a three by three plan that focuses on school improvement and safety, community partnerships, and student innovation. As Superintendent, my administration will be centered on leadership development, organizational commitment, and the recruitment and retention of highly qualified employees at every level. I aim to enhance innovation and create more opportunities for 21st-century teaching and learning experiences. I also seek to further engage stakeholders by developing student, teacher, and parent advisory committees throughout the district. Please visit my website at www. drlewisbrooks.com for more information. I ask for your vote on June 5. Dr. Lewis Brooks A Champion for Our Children

DR. KRISTI SAYERS Republican Election race:

Shelby County School Superintendent Email address

sayersfor superintendent @gmail.com Website

SayersforSuperintendent.com Education info

Bachelors of Science Secondary Education Language Arts, The

University of Alabama; Masters in Educational Administration, The University of Montevallo; Doctorate of Education, The University of Alabama and The University of Alabama Birmingham Personal message:

There is no greater joy than the success of a child. My education, background and experiences, at both the central office level and the local school level, have not only prepared me to be the next Superintendent of Shelby County Schools but will also lead and guide me as I work every day to make certain success occurs in every school throughout our county. No doubt, we all want the same thing: Our children to be safe, prepared and successful. This happens when we support students academically, socially, and emotionally. My three-pronged approach of building capacity among school professionals, parents, and communities will help to ensure that all of our students in Shelby County are being served by a school system that keeps them safe, by a school system that provides multiple opportunities for growth, and by a school system that enhances them to become the leaders of the future. My plan goes beyond a one-size-fits-all approach; my plan goes beyond the current status quo. My plan recognizes and acknowledges the individual needs of each community and each school within Shelby County. My plan is about hiring, training, and retaining the very best educators at all levels, building authentic, synergized relationships with parents, and working with local leaders to meet the needs of individual communities within the Shelby County School system. We have an entire generation of students who are ready to learn and ready to be helped. It’s time to make that happen.

BOARD OF EDUCATION, PLACE 1 JIMMY BICE Republican Election race:

Shelby County Board of Education, Place 1 Email:

BiceJW@ att.net Website:

Bice4SCBOE on Facebook Education:

Bachelor of Science from Auburn University, Masters of Arts from the University of Alabama, associate’s degree in administration from UAB, guidance counselor certification from UAB and State Board of Education Academy. Additional courses taken at the Auburn University Center for Governmental Services for Personnel Administration, Ethics & Legal Issues and Financial Administration. Personal message:

Education is very complex. I have dedicated my career to helping keep Shelby County at the top. Today we have a great school system that is well known for its progressiveness. The schools are the main reason people move to Shelby County. Experience and training in education for board members is very important in keeping our schools on the cutting edge. I would like to continue to be a part of preparing the journey for a changing world for our students.

BRAGAN FELDMAN Republican Election race:

Shelby County Board of Education, Place 1 Email:

Bragan Feldman@gmail.com Website:

Facebook.com/ electbraganfeldman Education:

Graduated from Auburn University with a degree in communication and minors in business and political science. Personal message:

As the daughter of a retired Shelby County teacher, the wife of a Shelby County teacher, parent of two in Shelby County schools and a business woman deeply rooted in Shelby County, my heart has always been in our education system. I am a proud graduate of Chelsea High School and the education that I received truly prepared me for my future and to serve all of our Shelby County schools. My intern and work experience spans from former Gov. Bob Riley’s media relations office, being the youngest director of media relations ever in professional baseball, publisher relations, starting Columbiana’s Main Street program, being a substitute teacher, and during the last 10 years, being a realtor. My experience has given me a strong business background. Even though most see the school board as just education, it is a business. With revenues, expenditures and strict budgets, the business aspect must be well maintained so that we can serve our almost 21,000 students, 2,607 faculty staff and administrators, to the best of our

ability. Shelby County needs to be able to prepare our students for the path they choose, whether it is the work force or higher education. Technology is a vital part of each of those paths, and we must prepare them in the classroom for those futures. Visiting and being in each of the school zones of our county, I know that communication between the central office, administrators, teachers and parents is key to making a positive impact within the school community. Our county is growing by leaps and bounds, we must anticipate future growth and provide for our students adequately. I do not want the potential of our students in Shelby County to remain unfulfilled. Let us prepare them to be the difference.

COURTNEY KALNOSKE Republican Election race:

Shelby County Board of Education, Place 1

two children enrolled in Shelby County Schools, and choices made by SCBOE have a significant effect on the lives of my children and our family. I feel blessed that my children are part of such an outstanding school system. With that said, there is always room for improvement. I believe in continuing to raise the bar, and I want to help Shelby County Schools continue on the path of excellence. With 29 schools in our district, we must have a balanced approach for making smart decisions on the issues that require immediate attention, as well as keeping the long run in focus. I feel it is critical to take steps to address issues proactively and not rely on “band-aid” solutions. It is my sincere desire to provide a voice to represent parents, teachers, administrators, and students on the Board of Education.

BOARD OF EDUCATION, PLACE 2 DAVID BOBO Republican

Email:

Election race:

Ckalnoske@ gmail.com Website:

Shelby County Board of Education, Place 2

Facebook.com/ electcourtneykalnoske/

Mailing Address:

Education:

Graduated from BirminghamSouthern College in 1993 with a Bachelor of Science in Business, concentrations in management and marketing.

David Bobo P.O. Box 1910 Columbiana, AL 35051 Email address:

dbobo@shelbyed.org Education:

Personal message:

I want to serve on the Shelby County Board of Education to help ensure the best decisions are being made on the issues that directly impact our schools. I have

Bachelor of Arts in Communication August 1994 The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa Major: Public Relations

Minor: Political Science Personal message:

It is an honor to serve on the Shelby County Board of Education and my focus will remain both on the continuous improvement of every school in our system and providing every student the opportunities needed for success. The Shelby County School System consistently ranks as the top county school system in Alabama and our children deserve our best effort to keep improving. With more than 23 years of experience in education, I understand the important role our schools play in providing college and career opportunities. As a father of two high school students in Shelby County Schools, I also know the importance of meeting the needs of every student. I am dedicated to supporting our teachers, administrators, and parents in these endeavors. My hope is to continue to serve our county, our schools, and our wonderful students by serving on the Shelby County Board of Education. Experience and Service: uProven record of successful marketing strategies used to communicate educational opportunities for more than 23 years uDirector of Community and Media Relations at Jefferson State Community College uShelby County Board of Education Member uLeadership Shelby County Board Member and Past President uLeadership Shelby County Education Day Chairperson for both the adult and youth classes uFamily Connection, Inc. Board Vice President, Member of Executive Committee, and Program Planning Chairperson uBig Brothers/Big Sisters of Shelby County Advisory Board President

uLeadership Shelby County Alumni Board Member uGreater Shelby Chamber of Commerce Volunteer for Educational Programs uAlabama Association of School Boards Member, serving on the Equity Committee

SUSAN LEHMAN Democrat Election race:

Shelby County Board of Education, Place 2 Email address: susanlehman sellshomes@gmail.com Website:

www.teamlehmanhouse.com Education info:

Masters Degree and Bachelor’s Degree in EducationUAB I also have an Administrative Certification and a National Board Certification in Early and Middle Childhood Literacy.

having a strong educational system affects far more than just student test scores. When people are looking to buy a new home, the first thing they ask is about is the schools. No one wants to live in a community with substandard schools- not if they can afford to live elsewhere. Likewise, when businesses look to relocate, they want to know if the local schools are good enough for their children and their employees. Schools aren’t simply about education, they are also about economic growth and development. If we want to attract the best businesses and jobs to Shelby County, we need to have the best schools. That is just one of the many reasons investing in a high-quality, cutting edge system is so very important to us all.

SHELBY COUNTY CORONER LINA EVANS Republican Election race:

Personal message:

I am running for Place 2 on the Shelby County Board of Education to champion the rights of all the children in Shelby County. I want to guarantee them equal access to an education that not only prepares them for prosperous careers but enriches their lives by fostering a love and appreciation for learning. I have 23 years of experience teaching in Shelby County and elsewhere and know first hand the need for the school board to set a bold course for the system. I strongly support Pre-K programs, the integration of technology and increasing opportunities for advanced learning and vocational skills. Even though I no longer teach school, I can tell you from my experience as a realtor that

Shelby County Coroner Email:

Linar01@ yahoo.com Website:

Votelinaevans on Facebook Education:

Master’s of Science in forensic science, Bachelor of Science in biology/chemistry with a minor in criminal justice, Bachelor of Science in nursing, registered nurse and certified medicolegal death investigator with an ABMDI-F designation. Personal message

I believe there are 3 pillars of the modern coroner’s office:

people, competence and community. People: All members of the office receive training through Shelby County Training Chaplain’s Association. The goal is to be prepared to deal with people when they are most in need. I believe and require this training and awareness. Competence: Under the state and current system, coroners aren’t required to have a medical background or other special qualifications for the job, but I believe this does not best serve the people of Shelby County. It is important that people who die suddenly, unexpectedly or violently have a very careful assessment by someone who is medically trained. It is important because deaths that are considered criminal, suspicious or untimely are the only deaths that receive an autopsy. This lack of critical medical training seriously reduces the role and effectiveness of the department. The lack of this training also prevents the coroner from providing thorough and accurate explanations of autopsies and toxicology reports to family members when they are looking for closure. Community: The Coroner’s Office raises awareness about the most common preventable deaths. I believe this is best accomplished by speaking to organizations and schools, which I do regularly. We provide support to other departments such as law enforcement with statistics and data on cause and manner of deaths. I believe that my forensic and medical experience makes me the best person to serve as Shelby County Coroner and would like your vote on June 5.

DAVID WARREN Republican Election race:

Shelby County Coroner Email:

Davidw warren@yahoo. com Website:

David Warren for Coroner on Facebook Education:

Graduate of the Montgomery Police Academy, Basic Leadership School at the Senior NCO Academy at Gunter-Annex, Advanced Leadership School at Air University at Maxwell AFB and the FBI’s Southeastern Law Enforcement Executive Development School. Personal message:

I feel called to this position and I’m more than prepared to take on the duties of this office. I’ve been a public servant since 1987 and will bring professionalism, integrity, tenacity and visibility to the position of coroner. Our citizens need and deserve a fulltime coroner who will respond in a timely manner to determine cause/manner of deaths. We can no longer afford one operating the office on a part-time basis. I also have several years of pastoral experience responding to deaths, comforting families and explaining scene protection, processes and steps they could take as they await decisions and paperwork from law enforcement, prosecutors, forensics and the coroner. My time working with families of all socio-economic backgrounds for nearly 25 years as a law enforcement officer and 16 years in ministry as a pastor strongly enables me to connect, empathize and assist out citizens

while fulfilling the duties of the coroner. Upon election, I will resign my current duties as a sworn deputy with the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office and dedicate my time to being visible and available to individuals and families, developing strong working relationships with local, county and state officials and improving response time to scenes. I humbly ask for your trust and your vote as Shelby County Coroner on Tuesday, June 5.

SHELBY COUNTY PROBATE JUDGE ALLISON BOYD Republican Election race:

Shelby County Probate Judge Email address:

allisonboyd forprobate judge@gmail. com Website:

Allisonboydforprobatejudge. com and Facebook.com/ allisonboydforprobatejudge/ Education:

Bachelor of Science in Business Management from Samford University in December 1999, Masters of Business Administration from University of Alabama Birmingham in May 2002 and Juris Doctorate from the University of Alabama School of Law in May 2005.

family and yours. I am the only candidate that has experience as a practicing attorney, experience within the probate court, and experience as a Special Probate Judge. Over two years ago, I was given the opportunity to serve Shelby County as Mental Health Programs Coordinator and Legal Counsel to the Probate Judge. That role allowed me to pursue my passion of working with community leaders, first responders, and advocates toward creating a better mental health system while continuing my legal career through being involved in the day to day operation of the Probate Court. As Legal Counsel, I reviewed all cases filed with the Probate Court and performed legal research and analysis of cases involving estates, guardianships, conservatorships, and condemnations. I was appointed as a Special Probate Judge, presiding over all types of cases in the Probate Court including over 150 adoptions and 150 involuntary commitment hearings. I have also had experience planning, organizing and implementing county, state and national elections. During the 2016 Election, I worked closely with the Alabama Secretary of State’s Office in conducting a pilot program in Shelby County utilizing E-Pollbooks to more efficiently process and accurately record voter check-in information. The pilot program was so successful that the County Commission voted to allow implementation countywide.

JOE STARNES Republican

Personal message:

Election race:

I am asking for your vote because I believe that serving as your Probate Judge will allow me to use my talents and abilities to continue to serve Shelby County and make it a better place for my

Shelby County Probate Judge Email address:

JWStar@ bellsouth.net

Website:

On Facebook at Joe Starnes for Probate Judge Education:

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (Accounting Major), San Jose State University, 1980; Juris Doctor, Birmingham School of Law, 2000; LLM ‚Äì Tax (Master of Laws), University of Alabama School of Law, 2007. Currently admitted Student: (4 classes from completing) Master of Arts in Theological Studies, Liberty University Seminary.

on free and fair elections. I pledge our elections will be fair, impartial and accurate. I have over 35 years of experience in business, management, accounting, information technology and law. Let me use that experience to serve you. I have served in the U.S. Navy and the Army National Guard. Please give me the opportunity to serve you again.

STELLA TIPTON Republican Election race:

Personal message:

My worldview and political views are derived from my Christian beliefs. We are born again when we accept Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. We do that as individuals; and it is as individuals we exercise our rights as free citizens. The Probate Judge can protect your rights in many areas; ensuring your property and assets go to your heirs as you intended, protecting your rights in property you own and ensuring the sanctity of your vote. The Probate Judge’s office records and preserves the property records for the landowners of our county. With my Information Technology background, I can work to make sure your digital records are safe and secure. The Probate Judge is the first court to hear eminent domain cases where the government seeks to take individual’s land for the public use. I vow to protect your rights in your property in accordance with our constitution. The Probate Judge presides over commitment hearings. I will execute that duty with the discretion and judgment necessary to keep our families safe. The Probate Judge certifies our election results. Our democracy, and our freedom are dependent

Shelby County Probate Judge Email address:

committee toelect@ tiptonfor probatejudge.com Education:

University of Montevallo, Jones School of Law, Montgomery, Alabama, completed classes in Criminal Justice at UAB master’s level program, Life Underwriter Training Council, Mediation (domestic violence trained), Annual (recent) Continuing Legal Education Courses: Family Law Conference for Alabama Practitioners, Alabama Probate and Procedure.

to work with each of them. My role as the Probate Judge will be to serve the citizens of Shelby County. A major part of the Probate Judge’s duties is being an administrator and making decision in individual cases before the Probate Court. As any judge knows, decisions don’t come easily because each case is unique with its own set of facts. By listening to evidence and by applying the law to each case good decisions will be made. I will work to protect your rights as your public servant when making those decisions. Many of our most precious constitutional rights are tested in Probate Court. Our right to vote in fair and honest elections and our rights protected under the 5th Amendment in all cases involving your property are certainly at the top of the list. The Probate Court handles the probate of estates as one of its primary roles. Having practiced in all areas of Probate Court and having a general practice for over 32 years has given me a firm perspective and foundation to serve the people of Shelby County as your next Probate Judge.

SHELBY COUNTY CIRCUIT JUDGE PHILLIP BAHAKEL Republican

Personal message:

Election race:

What sets my candidacy apart from the others is my absolute commitment, without a personal agenda, to seeing that the Shelby County Probate Court successfully meets the future needs of the citizens of Shelby County. In Shelby County we have staff of approximately 15 employees that currently work in our Probate Court and each of these individuals, in my opinion, have been the backbone of the court for many years. It will be an honor

Shelby County Circuit Judge Email address:

phillip@ bahakellaw.net Website:

Shelbycountygop.com Education:

Undergraduate University of Alabama, Graduate School University of Alabama, Law

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PATRICK FRANKLIN

Personal message:

Election race:

My name is Phillip Bahakel. I am not a Politician. I am a Christian, a single parent of two daughters, one is special needs, a grandfather, a lawyer and a former Judge. I was raised in a family of eight, have a strong work ethic and traditional family values. I was honored to be elected and served the people of Alabama as a Republican Judge in Jefferson County. As a Judge, I listened to the facts and followed the Law. I understood the importance of scheduling hearings as quickly as possible. I believe that Justice delayed, is Justice denied. Therefore, I made every effort to issue my court orders as soon as I could. I am not accepting financial contributions in this campaign, and do not think that political signs all over the County determine who should be your next Judge. If you want to elect someone on popularity or who appears to have the most money, I AM NOT THAT PERSON. If you want to elect someone who is old fashioned in their beliefs, hardworking, who has proven to be respectful of those that appear before him in Court and WILL FOLLOW AND ENFORCE the LAW, then please vote for Phillip Bahakel on June 5, 2018 in the Shelby County Republican Primary. I am asking everyone, including the families that I have helped over the last 20 plus years, in Shelby County to come out to vote and help elect me as your next Judge.

Republican

Shelby County Circuit Judge Email address:

FranklinFor Judge@gmail. com Website:

Fb.me/PatrickFranklinJudge

for religious freedom and work with the community against the opioid crisis and sex trafficking. I will oppose the “good ol’ boy network,” and give preference to the citizens’ desires. I want to work for you and ask that you vote for me on June 5.

PATRICK KENNEDY Republican Election race:

Shelby County Circuit Judge

Education:

University of Alabama, Texas A&M Law Personal message:

If you want your next Circuit Court Judge in Shelby County to be a conservative I’m your candidate. I will serve the people of Shelby County by applying the law as written. That is fairness. I will strive for excellence as a judge and treat all who enter my courtroom with respect, showing them grace and valuing their dignity. I desire to honor God with my work by doing the job well. I am the most experienced candidate. I am a partner at Miller, Christie & Kinney, where I practice civil defense litigation. I have litigated cases for 12 years throughout Alabama in state and federal courtrooms, and represent people and small businesses in the very kind of cases I will handle as judge. No other candidate can say that. I was even honored a few years ago to be licensed to argue before the United States Supreme Court. I am a steadfast conservative, sharing the views of the people of Shelby County. I am a social, fiscal, and cultural conservative. Judges have budgets and I will be a thoughtful steward of your money. I am pro-life. I will defend the Constitution and the Bill of Rights. I will fight

Email address:

kennedy@ kennedy 4judge.com Website:

Kennedy4judge.com Education:

He is a graduate of Troy (State) University, BS, Auburn University at Montgomery, Master of Public Administration, and Jones School of Law, JD. Personal message:

Patrick Kennedy has qualified for the open position of Circuit Judge in the 18th Judicial Circuit, serving Shelby County. “We’ve been amazed at the number of supporters, friends and colleagues who have reached out to us and urged us to make another run,” said Kennedy. He was one of the 3 finalists selected by the Shelby County Judicial Commission to replace Judge Hub Harrington in 2015. He also has extensive experience in all sides of the law. Patrick opened his own law practice in 2001, a general practice with an emphasis on Juvenile Law, Criminal Law, Family Law and Civil law. He has been under contract with Administrative Office of Courts since 2004 to handle Juvenile Law matter both Delinquent and Dependency and

has worked in several Municipal Courts in Shelby County to include filling in as a prosecutor on Occasion. Since 2009, Patrick has assisted as Guardian Ad Litem in DR Circuit Court with the “born out of wedlock” “custody in controversy” dockets. Patrick Kennedy has been active in the Shelby County Community for over 23 years. Prior to becoming an Attorney, he worked with the Shelby County Economic Development Council and The Birmingham Area Chamber of Commerce. So, he knows the value Shelby County has for the State of Alabama and the residents within our County.

JULIE A. PALMER Republican Election race:

Shelby County Circuit Judge Email address:

judgejulie palmer@gmail. com Website:

Facebook.com/ electjudgejuliepalmer Personal message:

Being a Judge has been one of the greatest honors of my life. Knowing that with power should also come compassion. Knowing that, other in church, the place where all people should be treated equally no matter their income, education, race, gender or religion, is the Courtroom. I ask for your vote. No on the job training –ready to serve the citizen from day one! My qualifications are: u2015 Judge of the Year Award by Family Law Section of Alabama State Bar u2015 Named Chair of the Advisory Committee on Child Support as appointed by the

Alabama Supreme Court. On Board since 2005. uJuly 2013 to January 2017 - Senior Judge of the Domestic Relations Courts/Birmingham Division uJanuary 2011 through January 2017 – Circuit Court Judge/Birmingham Division uChair of Family Law Section of Alabama State Bar 2005-2006. Member since 1994 to present date. Board member for 10 years. u2005 Attorney of the Year Award by Family Law Section of Alabama State Bar uMyself along with 2 other attorneys under the direction of Hon. Hub Harrington, started Shelby Court Ordered Mediation in 2000. Coordinator of Shelby County Mediation 2005-2010. uStarted Court Ordered Mediation in the Domestic Relations Court/B’ham Division in 2012 with the assistance local attorneys at no additional cost to litigants. uOpened office in Shelby County on February 1, 1994. Currently in private practice with the Merrell Law Firm located in Hoover with concertation in Private Judging and Mediation.

NICOLE SAIA Republican Election race:

Shelby County Circuit Judge Email address:

nicole@ nicolesaia.com Website:

Facebook.com/ nicolesaiaforcircuitjudge or Nicolesaia.com Education:

I received my undergraduate education at Virginia Tech, in Blacksburg, VA. I received my Juris Doctorate at Samford University,

Cumberland School of Law. During law school I was a member of Cumberland’s nationally recognized Negotiation Team. I was the winner of Cumberland’s Negotiation Competition. I was also on the Dean’s List. Personal message:

Shelby County attorney Nicole Saia has announced her candidacy for Shelby County Circuit Court Judge. Saia is running as a Republican. She has practiced law in Shelby County since 2001. “I’m excited about the opportunity to seek this position on the bench in Shelby County,” Saia said. “I bring a conservative philosophy and 16 years of legal experience with me.” Saia is a graduate of Cumberland Law School at Samford University. For the past 16 years she has been in private practice. Her private practice includes civil and criminal litigation, Domestic Relations and Family law, child support law, representation of small businesses and general litigation. “Throughout my legal career I have always strived to be honest, fair and courteous with all those I come into contact with. I plan to bring those qualities to the bench.” Saia said. In addition to a busy law practice, Saia dedicates much of her time to serving others. She sits as a board member on the PTO at her son’s school, is on the board of directors of Hilltop Montessori School and serves on the board of the Kevin Turner Foundation. Her husband, Norman Saia, Jr. is a native of Pelham. They have one son, live in Chelsea and are members of St. Mark’s Catholic Church. “I think real courtroom experience matters,” Saia added. “The people of our county deserve a judge with a diverse legal background. I think voters want someone who has real

courtroom experience at the Shelby County courthouse.” The Republican primary election is June 5, 2018.

SHELBY COUNTY CIRCUIT CLERK SHARON COOPER Republican Election race:

Shelby County Circuit Clerk Email address:

electsharon cooper@gmail. com Website:

https://www.facebook.com/ electsharoncooper/ Education:

30 + years of experience in the Shelby County Clerk’s Office. Alabama Judicial College. Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from Faulkner University. Member of the Alpha Phi Sigma National Criminal Justice Society. Completed the Alabama District Court Magistrates Certification Program. Personal Message:

Running for Circuit Clerk has been my dream for many, many years. This is my first experience with politics. I am an advocate for term limits, so I do not plan to over stay my welcome. I have worked in the Circuit Clerks Office since 1987, and have been endorsed by the Shelby County Chiefs of Police Association. Having 30-plus years of experience and a formal education makes me uniquely qualified to be the next Circuit Clerk of Shelby County. Currently I am the Chief Magistrate. This position puts me in direct contact with our law enforcement officers,

the District Attorney’s Office, the Judge’s and their assistants, and the Court Administrator. Working with these individuals every day is an honor and privilege. However, there are some changes I would like to implement for the Clerk’s Office. The responsibility as Absentee Election Manager is crucial to the election process. However, it is a very timeconsuming process and imposes extra duties on the already overworked court specialists. Although the county generously supplements the Circuit Clerk personally for this job, we as an office must determine if that compensation is best serving the needs of the citizens we serve. Also, our office currently processes hundreds of passport applications every year. The passport execution fee and the additional $24.70 required postage cost will need to be re-evaluated. Researching other Clerk’s Office in the State, the additional postage is not required but offered or suggested. This function also benefits the Clerk personally. Change will be good and positive for the citizens of Shelby County. Thank you for your consideration!!!

MARY H. HARRIS Republican Election race:

Shelby County Circuit Clerk Email address

Pharris413@ gmail.com Personal message:

Mary is a lifelong resident of Alabaster and was an honors graduate at Thompson High School. She has serve as an Elder and Sunday school teacher at First Presbyterian Church of Alabaster. She was employed in the circuit clerk’s office for 26 years prior

to being appointed circuit clerk in 1999. While employed, she worked in all divisions of the court and served as chief magistrate for 17 years and deputy circuit clerk for four years. She ran successfully for Circuit Clerk in 2000, 2006 and 2012. The circuit clerk’s office is compliant with all audits required by the Examiners of Public Accounts, Division of Risk Management, Property Auditor and the New Orleans Passport Agency. Mary works with AOC in piloting technology programs that benefit not only Shelby County but the state as well. She was instrumental in having a certification program for District Court magistrates as well as implementing background checks for all new hires to the state court system beginning in 2006. She was influential in having a SafeHouse advocate in the courthouse to assist victims of domestic violence. Mary has served as the absentee election manager since 1988. She is currently serving as chairman of the absentee voting task force to help pass legislation to streamline the absentee process at the request of Secretary of State John Merrill. Mary trains many circuit clerks and city clerks on the process of absentee voting each year. She was voted to serve 10 years on the executive board of the Alabama Circuit Clerk’s Association and is often called upon to mentor other circuit clerks.