Jefferson County holds special election to appoint new District 5 commissioner | #elections | #alabama
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — A special election for the Jefferson County Commission in District 5 is happening Tuesday. Two candidates are vying for the seat that will replace former Commissioner Steve Ammons. Hoover police release statement regarding safe return of missing Hoover woman Ammons stepped down at the end of May to serve as CEO […]
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Former Alabama Supreme Court Justice Mike Bolin sworn in as Jefferson County commissioner | #republicans | #Alabama | #GOP
Former Alabama Supreme Court Justice Mike Bolin was sworn into the Jefferson County Commission on Monday morning after winning a special election for the final seat on July 18. Former Jefferson County commissioner Steve Ammons announced in May he would be stepping down to become the Birmingham Business Alliance CEO. Ammons’ resignation left two Republicans […]
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‘Proud to see a strong Republican win’ | #elections | #alabama
Alabama GOP chairman John Wahl praised former Alabama Supreme Court Justice Mike Bolin on Wednesday for his “impressive win” in District 5 of the Jefferson County Commission, which he said secured the five-person commission in favor of conservatives. Unofficial election results from the Jefferson County Board of Registrars show Bolin victorious in Tuesday’s special election […]
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Mike Bolin wins special election for Jefferson County Commission, maintains conservative majority | #elections | #alabama
Former Alabama Supreme Court Justice Mike Bolin won the seat for Jefferson County Commission’s District 5 on Tuesday’s special election, maintaining the conservative majority on the five-person commission. Once the votes were tallied, the unofficial results showed Bolin winning 59% of the vote to David Silverstein’s 41%. Former Jefferson County commissioner Steve Ammons announced in […]
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Jefferson County Commission ‘nonpartisan’ candidate David Silverstein endorsed by prominent Birmingham-area Democrats | #elections | #alabama
Several prominent Democrats in the Birmingham area have endorsed David Silverstein for Jefferson County Commission, District 5. However, Silverstein is a self-described “nonpartisan,” and the ballots won’t list candidates’ party affiliation. Former Jefferson County commissioner Steve Ammons announced in May he would be stepping down to become the Birmingham Business Alliance CEO. Ammons’ resignation leaves […]
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Jeff Wise withdraws from Jefferson County Commission race, endorses Mike Bolin for District 5 seat | #republicans | #Alabama | #GOP
Candidate for Jefferson County Commission Jeff Wise has withdrawn from the race and endorsed fellow Republican Mike Bolin for the District 5 seat. Wise made the announcement Thursday, just days before the election for Jefferson County Commission, District 5, on Tuesday, July 18. “After talking with Mike today, I feel confident that he is the […]
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Former Jefferson County sheriff candidate Jared Hudson recounts narrow defeat in 2022, urges conservative voter turnout for July 18 county commission special election | #republicans | #Alabama | #GOP
In 2022, former Navy SEAL and law enforcement officer Jared Hudson narrowly lost to the incumbent Democrat Mark Pettway in the election for Jefferson County Sheriff. Now, Hudson is encouraging conservatives to get out and vote in a special election later this month that will determine which party holds the majority in the Jefferson County […]
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Former Alabama Supreme Court Justice Bolin required to run for Jefferson County Commission without a party by his name, but he’s still a Republican | #republicans | #Alabama | #GOP
On July 18, Vestavia, Mountain Brook, Homewood and Hoover residents will select the newest member of the Jefferson County Commission in a special election. Former Alabama Supreme Court Justice Mike Bolin says he’s the man for the job. “I’m really excited about what Jefferson County has been doing,” Bolin said. “They’ve got a great commission… […]
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Former Senator Doug Jones, Terri Sewell donor David Silverstein enters Jefferson County Commission special election | #republicans | #Alabama | #GOP
A Birmingham-area Democrat and former donor to U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (D-Birmingham) and former U.S. Sen. Doug Jones has entered a special election to determine which party has the majority on the Jefferson County Commission. Former Jefferson County commissioner Steve Ammons announced in May that he would be stepping down to become the Birmingham Business […]
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Brian Christine withdraws from Jefferson County Commission race, endorses Mike Bolin for District 5 seat | #republicans | #Alabama | #GOP
Last month, Birmingham-area urologist Brian Christine declared his candidacy in the special election for an open seat on the Jefferson County Commission. However, Christine has now withdrawn from the race and endorsed former Alabama Supreme Court Justice Mike Bolin for the position. Jefferson County Commissioner Steve Ammons announced in May that he would be stepping […]
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