Election Guide 2014

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EXPERIENCE

• Founding partner of Crowson, Morrison & Spann law firm in 2002 • Vincent City Prosecutor since 2005 • Montevallo City Prosecutor since 2006 • Calera Municipal Court Judge since 2010

BACKGROUND

• Married to Ashley Crowson for 20 years, with two children: Daniel (12) and Lauren (8) • Member of Briarwood Presbyterian church • Son of Circuit Court Judge Al Crowson

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As a Shelby County native, husband and father, I understand the importance of making our community a better place to live and conduct business. A strong judicial family heritage, education and lifelong relationships provide me with the tools needed to serve as your next District Judge. I’m asking for your support and vote on June 3rd.

DANIEL A. CROWSON

ELECTION GUIDE 2014

EDITORIAL Molly Davidson Ginny Cooper Drew Granthum Cassandra Mickens Neal Wagner

PRODUCTION Jamie Dawkins Amanda Porter Jonathan Wise Jon Goering

MARKETING Ashley Duckett Daniel Holmes Nicole Loggins Kim McCulla Rhett McCreight Meagan Mims Kari Yoder

ADMINISTRATION Tim Prince Jan Griffey Katie McDowell Mary Jo Eskridge Kristy Brown Hailey Dolbare Christine Roberts

LETTER FROM THE EDITOR Dear voter, Shelby County Newspapers, Inc. is proud to present the Shelby County Election Guide 2014. 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 representing 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,

Neal Wagner Managing Editor Shelby County Newspapers Inc.

Election Guide 2014 is published by Shelby County Newspapers, Inc., P.O. Box 947, Columbiana, AL 35051. Additional copies may be purchased by calling the SCNI office at 205-669-3131, or by emailing circulation@shelbycountyreporter.com.

Reproduction in whole or in part without express written permission is prohibited.

Please address all correspondence (including but not limited to letters, story ideas and requests to reprint materials) to: Editor, Shelby County Newspapers, Inc., P.O. Box 947, Columbiana, AL 35051.

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

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

A completed IMPOR TANT registration D A T E S May 2 form should 3 – Las t day to registe be forwarded r to vo in prim te ary to the new June 3 – Prim J u ary ly 15 – county.

Primary runoff Oct 20 if nece Name – Last ssary day to registe changes and in gen r to vo eral ele te ction Nov. 4 changes of – Gene ral ele ction address within the county must be

ABSENTEE BALLOT APPLICATION To obtain an absentee ballot, write or visit the local Absentee Election Manager (usually the Circuit Clerk), request an absentee ballot, and provide the following: Name and residential address (or other such information in order to verify voter registration) Election for which the ballot is requested Reason for absence from polls on election day Party choice, if the election is a party primary. (It is not necessary to give a Party choice for a general election; however, in a party primary a voter may participate in only one political party’s primary; thus a choice must be designated so that the appropriate ballot can be provided. If the voter declines 4

or fails to designate a choice for a primary or primary runoff ballot, the absentee election manager may send only the ballot for constitutional amendments) Address to which the ballot should be mailed Voter signature (If a mark is made in place of a signature, it must be witnessed) The absentee ballot application must be returned to the Absentee Election Manager by the voter in person (or by the voter’s designee in the case of medical emergency voting) or

by U.S. Mail No absentee ballot application may be mailed in the same envelope as another voter’s absentee ballot application

Upon receiving the absentee ballot application, the Absentee Election Manager may request additional evidence on the reason for voting absentee if the voter has a history of absentee voting. The absentee ballot applications must be turned in no later than the fifth calendar day before the election.

Shelby County Board of Registrars 108 West College Street PO Box 1642 Columbiana, AL 35051 (205) 669-3913 Alabama Elections Division (334) 242-7210 Toll Free: 1-800-274-8683 PO Box 5616 Montgomery, AL 36103-5616

PRIMARY POLLING PLACES Dunnavant Community Center Vandiver Volunteer Fire Department Turner-Hollis American Legion Post #195 Vincent City Hall Harpersville City Hall New Life Assembly of God Chelsea Church of God North Shelby Baptist Church Asbury United Methodist Church SportsBlast Shelby County 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 Maylene Pentecostal Lighthouse Church Siluria Baptist Church Alabaster Liberty Baptist Church Evangel Presbyterian Church First Presbyterian Church of Alabaster Southside Baptist Church University Baptist Church Underwood Baptist Church Pea Ridge Community Center Bible Baptist Church of Wilton Montevallo Parks and Recreation Building (Orr Park) Calera Community Center Concord Baptist Church Camp Branch Civic Center Columbiana Recreation Building Fourmile Volunteer Fire & Rescue Department Wilsonville United Methodist Church Shelby Iron Works Park Company Hall Bay Springs Baptist Church Christ Church United Methodist Faith Presbyterian Church Riverchase Baptist Church First United Methodist Church of Alabaster First Baptist Church of Pelham Annex Building Chelsea Liberty Baptist Church

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ATTORNEY GENERAL JOE HUBBARD Democrat Mailing Address:

P.O. Box 781 Montgomery, Ala. 36101 Phone Number:

(334) 312-4331 Email Address:

victims and consumers. As your Attorney General, I will take an uncompromising stand for the people of our state. And, I won’t back down.

LUTHER STRANGE Republican Mailing Address:

Alabamians for Luther Strange, Inc. P.O. Box 3196 Montgomery, Ala. 36109

info@joehubbard.com Website:

an end public corruption and bring more transparency to state government. As your Attorney General, I will continue to protect and defend the Constitution from federal overreach, and continue my efforts to stop the implementation of the Affordable Care Act. I will stand up for the Second Amendment and will protect life. I ask for your vote and support in November.

COMMISSIONER OF AGRICULTURE

Phone Number:

JOHN MCMILLAN

(205) 441-9879

Republican

Email Address:

Mailing Address:

Luther@lutherstrange.com

P.O. Box 11054 Montgomery, Ala. 36111

Joehubbard.com Family:

Married to Ashley Hubbard.

Website: They have a son, Hill, and two daughters, Hattie and Hannah Lutherstrange.com

Phone Number: Family:

(334) 240-7105

Huntingdon College, BA; Cumberland School of Law, JD

Married to Melissa Strange. They have two sons, Luke and Keehn

Email Address:

Personal Message:

Education:

Education:

My great-grandfather, U.S. Senator Lister Hill, always said: “Public service is the highest of callings.” Four years ago, I answered that call to serve the people of my hometown in the Alabama Legislature.

I promised to put the people of Montgomery ahead of political parties and their monied interests.

My commitment to that promise has, time and again, frustrated the political establishment. I feel called to continue my service beyond the Alabama State House and serve all the people of this great state. A strong, independent leader puts Alabama’s interest above his own.

So, it is with a humble heart and firm resolve that I am seeking the office of Attorney General.

Alabama deserves an Attorney General who will prosecute crime and corruption and fight for

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comm.john.mcmillan@gmail.com Luther Strange received both his undergraduate and law degrees from Tulane University. While a student at Tulane, he was a scholarship basketball player.

Personal Message:

The people of Alabama need a strong, independent Attorney General who will stand up to Washington and who will also stand tough against crime at home.

As Alabama’s chief law enforcement officer, I’ve worked with our state’s district attorneys and law enforcement personnel to investigate and prosecute crimes throughout the state. I have partnered with the legislature to pass measures to improve school safety, to strengthen laws against elder abuse, and to deter and punish rural theft. I’ve also aggressively sought to put

Website:

Johnmcmillan.org Family:

Wife – Kathryn Sons – Murphy and William Daughter-in-law - Beth Grandchildren – El and John Education:

Bachelor’s Degree from Rhodes College, Memphis, Tenn.

Military:

U.S. Air Force (Reserve) Personal Message:

After being raised in Baldwin County on my family’s farm and sawmill, I spent four decades of public service and in public affairs. In 2010 I was elected Alabama’s Commissioner of Agriculture & Industries. At outset of my term, we have undergone

dramatic cuts in our department’s funding, resulting in layoffs.

We have survived this tumult in large part by increasing the productivity of our employees through technology upgrades.

Our department supports about one-third of Alabama’s economy through timely inspection of Alabama’s $6 billion+ agricultural output. We have forged solid relationships with our stakeholders in agriculture and agribusiness, especially regarding strategic planning for our economic future to expand opportunities and create jobs.

I would appreciate the support of the voters of Alabama for a second term in order to continue building the Department of Agriculture & Industries to better support the people and economy of our Great State.

DOUG “NEW BLUE” SMITH Democrat

CORONER DIANA STEELE NEW Republican

Phone Number:

(334) 467-1486 Email Address:

sdoug.smith@gmail.com Website:

Republican 19429 River Drive Shelby, Ala. 35143

(205) 669-7241

260 Highland Park Drive Birmingham, Ala. 35242 Phone Number:

(205) 260-6206 Email address:

diana.new1@aol.com

Email Address:

dacrowsonlaw @bellsouth.net Family:

Husband- Dale (Wayne) New Daughter- Jackie Finklea (Husband) Bruce Finklea Son- Matt Hawkins (Wife) Shannon Hawkins Granddaughter- Lilly Hawkins (2 years old) Granddaughter- Harper Finklea (Due at the end of May 2014)

Website:

Judgecrowson.com Family:

Married to Ashley Crowson for 17 years. Danny and Ashley have two children: Daniel (12) and Lauren (9) Education:

Education:

Chelsea High School Chelsea, Ala. General Studies University of AlabamaBirmingham Birmingham, Ala. Criminal Justice/Psychology (BS) Everest University Tampa, Fla. Criminal Justice (Masters Program) ABMDI St. Louis, Mo. Registered Death Investigator Personal Message:

Spouse: Janice Smith; Children: Evelyn Smith, Sarah Smith

Mailing Address:

Phone Number:

Newbluealabama.org Family:

DANIEL A. CROWSON, JR.

Mailing Address:

Mailing Address:

2949 Oak Farms Road, Montgomery, Ala. 36111

COUNTY JUDGE, PLACE 2

I appreciate your confidence in me and the opportunity to continue to bring professionalism and compassion to the citizens of Shelby County in my duties as the coroner. I also strive to continue to educate myself and my deputy coroners in the constant evolving field of death investigation and forensic sciences.

Juris Doctorate: Birmingham School of Law; Birmingham, Ala. 2000 Bachelor of Arts Political Science and English: Jacksonville State University; Jacksonville, Ala. 1996 Personal Message:

I believe in the judicial system and being committed to the people of Shelby County and making the judicial system work for the best interest of the people of Shelby County. I currently serve the people of Shelby County in the capacity of City Prosecutor for the city of Vincent, Ala. since 2005 and for the city of Montevallo since 2006 and as a Municipal Court Judge for the City of Calera since 2010. I worked my way through law school by clerking for the Honorable William G. Noble, Circuit Court Judge in Jefferson County. With your vote, I will

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continue a judicial family tradition of commitment and ethics in my role as District Judge for Shelby County.

and independent public servant if you choose me to be your judge.

GOVERNOR

ROBERT BENTLEY Republican Mailing Address:

Mailing Address:

Democrat

P.O. Box 599 Montevallo, Ala. 35115

Bentley for Governor, Inc. P.O. Box 5047 Montgomery, Ala. 36103

Mailing Address:

Email Address:

DAVE ROPER Republican

KEVIN BASS

(205) 936-7672

821 S. Temple Ave. Fayette, Ala. 35555

Email address:

Phone Number:

admin@daveroperforjudge.com

(205) 932-7333

Website:

Email Address:

Daveroperforjudge.com

info@bassforbama.com

Family:

Website:

Spouse: Amanda Wyatt Roper Children: Ella and Luke Roper

Bassforbama.com

Education:

Family:

University of Alabama School of Medicine

Phone Number:

info@ bentleyfor governor.com Website:

Bentleyforgovernor.com Family:

Education:

University of Montevallo Bachelor of Science University of Montevallo - Master of Education Birmingham School of Law - Juris Doctor Personal Message:

I believe judges should be independent and impartial decision makers. This vital principle is essential to the proper functioning of the judicial system and should be applied universally, regardless of your name, your family, your income level or the name of your lawyer. I have put this belief into action during my campaign by refusing to accept a single dollar from a lawyer to fund my bid for election. I will always be independent and impartial.

I do not see this judgeship as a career opportunity, but as a chance to serve. When serving, you don’t keep track of the time and you don’t count the cost.

I promise to be your impartial

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Married to Leah Bass. They have one son, Hawk.

Education:

Troy University Personal Message:

My number one priority is to both lead and serve the citizens of Alabama. I will focus on creating jobs, funding education, and expanding Medicaid — all of which are linked. We must maintain an employable work force in order to recruit new industry and create jobs.

This cannot be done without education. I believe implementing the lottery would help financially support both our fledgling public school systems and trade schools, as well as our universities. Proper healthcare ensures a healthy population who can and want to work. This can only happen with the expansion of Medicaid, without which we could lose many of our rural hospitals and the care and jobs they provide.

Married to Dianne Bentley.

They have four sons and seven granddaughters.

Personal Message:

Elected in 2010, Governor Robert Bentley immediately went to work creating well-paying jobs for the people of Alabama. When Governor Bentley took office in 2011, the state’s unemployment rate was 9.3 percent. Today Alabama has the lowest unemployment rate in the South at 6.1 percent. Governor Bentley continues to keep the promise he made to Alabamians, that he would not accept a salary until Alabama reaches full employment (5.2 percent). To date, Governor Bentley has never taken a salary.

Prior to becoming governor, Dr. Bentley served two terms in the Alabama House of Representatives. He represented House District 63 in Tuscaloosa.

Dr. Bentley was born and raised in Shelby County and graduated from The University of Alabama School of Medicine. He was commissioned captain in the United States Air Force. Upon completion of his military service,

he completed his residency in dermatology at UAB. Governor Bentley currently chairs the Economic Development and Commerce Committee of the National Governors Association.

He is the current chair of the Appalachian Regional Commission and co-chairs the Governor’s Task Force on Prescription Drug Abuse through the National Governor’s Association.

STACY LEE GEORGE Republican

Website:

Stacy George and Stacy Lee George For Governor on Facebook Family:

Two children, daughter Skylar, 18, and son Kade, 9 Education:

Calhoun College, Auburn University, Alabama Department of Corrections Academy

Mailing Address:

P.O. Box 262 Somerville, Ala. 35670 Phone Number:

(256) 758-1919 Email Address:

georgestacy1969@yahoo.com

Personal Message:

Who do you want to be the face and voice of Alabama for the next four years?

I have the experience to get Alabama more jobs by using my experience working with various corporations all over the United States and more. For 10 years, I worked for Wyle Laboratories in Madison, a testing facility for

a variety of corporations such as Lockheed Martin, Bellsouth and NASA. My last year I worked exclusively for the Boeing Corporation out of Witchita, Kan. I also worked for the Amtec Corporation and was later elected to the Morgan County Commission as the first Republican commissioner. I’m best known for cleaning up corruption as well as slowing down wasteful spending in local government. Currently, I’m a correctional officer for the state of Alabama. Let George Do It for Governor by voting the Blue Ballot June 3.

PARKER GRIFFITH Democrat Mailing Address:

Griffith for Governor P.O. Box 18904 Huntsville, Ala. 35804 Email Address:

info@griffithforgovernor.com

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Website:

Phone Number:

Griffithforgovernor.com

(205) 515-3020

Family:

Email Address:

Married to Virginia Griffith. They have five children and 12 grandchildren.

stancooke@att.net

Education:

Louisiana State University Medical School Personal Message:

I am running for governor because I want to change Alabama for the better, to fight for the hard working men and women of Alabama and to free our state from the aimless, even pointless, administration of Robert Bentley.

I am running as an advocate to reform, retool and expand Medicaid to provide healthcare and create more than 30,000 jobs for the hard working people of Alabama.

I am running as an advocate of an Alabama Education Lottery so we can stop spending our money to educate children in Tennessee, Georgia, Florida and Mississippi and educate our own children instead.

I am running because Alabama needs the jobs that Governor Bentley is either unwilling or unable to create.

Robert Bentley is a nice guy, but he is not a brave man. Bentley has failed Alabama. I won’t.

LT. GOVERNOR DR. STAN COOKE Republican Mailing Address:

723 Cherry Brook Road Kimberly, Ala. 35091

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my campaign at VoteStan.com Vote Stan Cooke Lt. Governor on June 3rd.

JAMES FIELDS Democrat

Website:

Votestan.com

Mailing Address:

Family:

P.O. Box 365 Hanceville, Ala. 35077

Married to Michelle Cooke. They have two daughters, Heather and Heidi, and a son-in law, Cliff

Email Address:

info@fieldsforltgov.com Website:

Fieldsforltgov.com Family:

Education:

B.A., B.S., M.A., M.S., & Ph.D; graduate of The University of Alabama, Lee University, Institute of Jewish-Christian Studies & The University of Alabama at Birmingham

Married to Yvette Moorer Fields. They have seven children and 18 grandchildren.

Education:

Personal Message:

I am Stan Cooke, candidate for lieutenant governor in the Republican primary. I ask for the support of all Alabamians who share my belief that our state needs to embark on a new, productive course of leadership.

I am running because Alabama’s unemployment rate remains high, Common Core must be repealed, economic development for certain parts of the state has been neglected, major educational concerns have gone unaddressed, and the management of the Senate requires a lieutenant governor that will function with standards of integrity and leadership that is expected by Republicans and respected by all Alabamians.

We Alabamians are not happy if we are not moving forward and winning the battle before us. State government can solve our current problems by offering progress instead of politics; the truth instead of promises; and results instead of excuses. Support

B.S., Law Enforcement, Jacksonville State University; two years Marine officer training at Quantico Personal Message:

James Fields’ life has been devoted to helping and guiding people — from working as a supervisor for 30 years for the Alabama Department of Industrial Relations to being a minister serving on countless community boards and coaching young people.

From Mr. Fields: “I’ve been a coach and mentor to hundreds of children. If I can corral them, teach them, help them to learn to be respectful and make the right choices, I can do that for the Alabama State Legislature.

“I care about a future that is bigger, brighter, bolder than our past — that radiates trust, tolerance, solidarity, strength, purpose and prosperity. My vision for Alabama’s future engages everyone who strives for success.

The impossible seems unthinkable

until we come together and make things possible.”

He has never forgotten the importance of strong family ties, persistence and integrity and has pledged to restore trust, cooperation and fairness to the Alabama state capitol.

KAY IVEY Republican Mailing Address:

P.O. Box 771 Montgomery, Ala. 36101 Phone Number:

(334) 467-5969 Email Address:

ltgkayivey@charter.net Website:

Kayivey.org

Education:

1967 graduate of Auburn University Personal Message:

When I ran for lieutenant governor back in 2010, I pledged to make Alabama a better place to live, work, raise a family, educate your children, own a home and invest in a business.

Now, three years later, we have: • Met our needs without raising taxes; • Funded three education budgets without proration; and • Streamlined state government.

While I am pleased with what we have accomplished on behalf of the people of this great state, there is much more work to do, which is why I am seeking reelection.

Having served Alabama as a public servant for over two decades, I am a staunch fiscal conservative and committed

to working for the people in Alabama.

My pledge to you is that I will continue to serve as a full-time lieutenant governor. Public service is my passion! I am humbled with the opportunity to continue to serve you as lieutenant governor.

ALABAMA PSC PLACE 1 JEREMY H. ODEN Republican Mailing address:

Jeremy H. Oden Campaign P.O. Box 9 Eva, Ala. 35621 Phone number:

(256) 347-4140 Website:

Jeremyhoden.com

SLADE

BLACKWELL S TAT E S E N AT O R

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KATHY PETERSON

PHILLIP BROWN

Republican

Republican

Website:

Website:

Electkathy peterson.com

Letselectphillip brown.com Facebook:

ALABAMA PSC PLACE 2 CHRIS “CHIP” BEEKER JR. Republican Mailing address:

Friends of Chip Beeker Post Office Box 3528 Montgomery, Ala. 36109 Website:

Chipbeeker.com

JONATHAN BARBEE Republican

Facebook.com/ PhillipBrown forPublic Service Commission

TERRY DUNN Republican Mailing address:

4555 Matt Smith Road Southside, Ala. 35907 Phone:

(256) 413-1081 Website:

Terrydunnpsc.com

SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENT RANDY FULLER Republican

Mailing address:

Jonathan Barbee for PSC Post Office Box 1132 Trussville, Ala. 35173

Mailing Address:

Website:

Email address:

Barbeepsc.com

rfuller@ shelbyed.k12.al.us

P.O. Box 1910 Columbiana, Ala. 35051 Phone Number:

(205) 682-7000

Phone number:

205-508-0006

Family:

Grace Fuller Perry (Blake) Lee Anne Fuller Guy (P.J.) Matt Fuller Grandson: Brooks Perry Education:

1993 Ed.S. Degree, Administration, University of Montevallo

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Personal Message:

The Shelby County School System has enjoyed a rich tradition of excellence in education for many years.

Through the efforts of our faculty, staff, and administrative leaders, along with the support of our parents, government officials, business leaders, and citizens, we have maintained a position as one of the outstanding school systems in the state of Alabama.

We also recognize the important role parents play in the education of their children and the need for an active partnership between home and school. With everyone’s active involvement and support, especially during these difficult economic times, we can continue to make Shelby County schools even better every year.

I enlist your continued support during my third term as we continue to make our students Prepared for the Journey.

SECRETARY OF STATE LULA ALBERT-KAIGLER Democrat Mailing Address:

Email address:

info@jonathanbarbee.com

1984 School Administration Certification, University of Montevallo 1979 M.Ed., Physical Education, University of Montevallo 1977 B.S., Physical Education, University of Montevallo 1974 B.S., Commerce and Business Admin, University of Alabama

P.O. Box 881 Citronelle, Ala. 36522 Phone Number:

(251) 622-7044 Education:

College graduate, received a nursing and clinical specialist

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degree Personal Message:

I support providing information to voters about the main issues and the pros, cons and fiscal analysis of each candidate, granting absentee ballots upon request, upholding voter loyalty and treating voters with respect.

REESE MCKINNEY JR. Republican Mailing Address:

P.O. Box 11609 Montgomery, Ala. 36111 Phone Number:

specific things: (1) cut red tape that strangles new businesses; (2) actively engage small business owners to identify ways to help them grow their businesses; and (3) lead the charge for small business development by pushing smart policies that encourage job growth in our communities.

To learn more about my commitment to the voters of Alabama, please visit my website to view my Conservative Reform Pledge. Thank you for your consideration and I ask for your prayers and support during this campaign season!

JOHN H. MERRILL Republican

(334) 318-1346 Mailing Address:

ReeseMcKinney2014.com

Friends of John H. Merrill P.O. Box 2117 Tuscaloosa, Ala. 35403

Family:

Phone Number:

Married to the former Beverly Gordy for 45 years. They have three daughters, Beth, Cathryn and Rebecca and 10 grandchildren.

(205) 887-2787

Email address:

McKinney201@yahoo.com Website:

Email Address:

john@electjohnmerrill.com Website:

Education:

B.S. degree in Business Administration from Huntingdon College and a B.F.A. degree in Environmental Design from the New School University Personal Message:

As secretary of state, I will be guided by my faith and will prayerfully consider every decision I make.

As the only lifelong conservative Republican running for secretary of state, you can be confident in my commitment to limited government. Put simply, I believe in less government and more jobs for Alabamians.

I will be your champion for small business by doing three very

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Electjohnmerrill.com Family:

My wife, the former Cindy Benford of Phil Campbell, and I have been married for 29 years. Cindy is a graduate of The University of Alabama, a career educator and currently serves as the principal at Westwood Elementary School in Coker. We have two children, Brooks, 24, a graduate of The University of Alabama and MBA/Sports and Entertainment Management candidate at The University of South Florida in Tampa, and Allie Grace, 21, a junior Business Management at The University of Alabama.

Education:

I am a graduate of Cleburne County High School in Heflin and The University of Alabama where I had a double major in Political Science and History and served as President of the Student Government Association in 19861987.

Personal Message:

I am honored to offer my candidacy for your consideration as I seek the Republican nomination for secretary of state. I commit to you that all elections will be conducted with integrity, credibility, and accessibility and when that trust and confidence has been violated, we will identify, investigate, and when warranted, indict the perpetrators and make sure they are prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. We will make sure the law I co-sponsored and helped to pass in 2011, requiring photo voter identification, is fully implemented and adhered to. We will allow our military service men and women to have full participation in the electoral process and not just pay lip service to their efforts.

We will streamline government business filings to improve the economic development aspect of this office and work to eliminate red tape like we have done in the legislature in the past four years.

JIM PERDUE Republican Mailing Address:

P.O. Box 389 Phone Number: Â

(334) 399-1655 Email address:Â

jvperdue@ hotmail.com Family:

Wife: Sandra C. Perdue

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Children: Mike Perdue Mary Cathryn Perdue Lele Griesheimer Walker Fain Lizzie Norris Jack Fain Six beautiful grandchildren Education:

Auburn University, Accounting Personal message:

As the chief election official and keeper of the records of Crenshaw County since 2002, my service as a probate judge has uniquely qualified me to be Alabama’s secretary of state. As an active member and president of the Probate Judges Association, I have worked with all counties for over a decade ensuring fair honest elections.

SENATE DISTRICT 11 JERRY FIELDING Republican Mailing Address:

1300B Talladega Hwy Slyacauga, Ala. 35150

Personal Message:

Education:

I am running for the Alabama State Senate because I believe our way of life is under attack.

Now is a critical time for not only the future of Alabama but also our country. Across the nation, Obama and his liberal cronies are continuing to spread their overreaching bureaucratic hands — trampling on our constitutional rights and freedoms by passing laws such as Obamacare. And, right here in Alabama, liberal groups are conspiring and working to strip away our Southern principles of personal responsibility, individual liberty and our traditional family values.

I am also running for office because I am committed to protecting our families and businesses from the burdening effects of government taxation.

For too long we have witnessed the dangers of government’s reckless spending, oppressive bureaucracy and hidden agenda.

In my Senate, my number one priority has been and will continue to be ensuring Alabama’s economy is strong and vibrant.

Dr. McClendon did his undergraduate work at Birmingham Southern College and earned his doctorate from the University of Houston.

Personal Message:

Although the Republican majority in the Alabama Legislature is only four years old, we have made significant progress in our efforts to reform state government.

Following the 2010 elections the Republican controlled legislature passed comprehensive ethics reforms, eliminated wasteful government spending, and lowered taxes on small businesses and Alabama families.

I am committed to a conservative philosophy that defends the 2nd Amendment, supports traditional marriage, protects the unborn, and believes Obamacare will hurt our healthcare system and kill Alabama jobs.

If you share my conservative principles, I’d ask you to consider me on June 3rd in the Republican Primary.

DR. JIM MCCLENDON

SENATE DISTRICT 14

Republican

Phone Number:

Mailing Address:

(356) 208-5936

361 Jones Road Springville, Ala.

CAM WARD

Phone Number:

Mailing Address:

(205) 467-2656

Republican

Email address:

jerrylfielding@yahoo.com

Children: Amanda F. Moore, Adam S. Fielding Grandchildren: 1 Emma

Email address:

P. O. Box 1749 Alabaster, Ala. 35007

jimmcc@ windstream.net

Phone Number:

Education:

Website:

AS Degree: Alexander City State Junior College BS Degree: Auburn University (cum laude) J.D. Degree: Jones School of Law at Faulkner University

Facebook.com/ mcclendonforsenate?ref=hl

Email Address:

Family:

Website:

Dr. McClendon is married to the former El Tate of Arab, Ala. He has a daughter and one grandchild.

Camward.com

Family:

(205) 664-1066

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cam@camward.com

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Family:

Wife: Julie Cain Ward, Daughter: Riley Ward Education:

BS, Troy University, 1993 ; JD Cumberland School of Law, 1996 Personal Message:

I want to thank the voters of Shelby, Bibb and Chilton Counties for allowing me to serve as their state senator. There is no greater honor than being elected to lead for you. With your help, I will be successful in another term in the state senate. Working together, everything is possible for our area, our state and our nation.

to more prosperity for our area and state. The effect continues to spiral upward with more consumers making purchases, the job pool for universities and colleges increasing, and education receiving more funding. Every citizen wins when economic development is healthy. Also, it is tremendously important that we examine the educational needs of every school and work to keep them safe, competitive, and outstanding in every way possible. Our students deserve to be prepared for the next stage of their lives, and it’s our job to provide the tools they need.

SENATE DISTRICT 16

SENATE DISTRICT 15

CINDY BELL SLADE BLACKWELL Democrat

officials. We must give our children the best education possible by starting early with Pre-K, encouraging consistent involvement by parents and students throughout, by giving those who want to go to college the means to do so, and by giving those who want to learn a skill the technical training they deserve.

JABO WAGGONER Republican Mailing Address:

P.O. Box 660609 Vestavia Hills, Ala. 352660609 Phone Number:

(334) 242 7085 Email Address:

waggonerjt@gmail.com

Republican

Mailing Address:

2501 20th Place South, Suite 225 Birmingham, Ala. 25223

Mailing Address:

Family:

5125 Kirkwall Lane Birmingham, Ala. 35242

Marilyn - wife. Children - Scott, Jay, Mark, Lynn. Grandchildren Education:

(205) 913-7676 (cell)

Email Address:

votecindybell@gmail.com

Attended Ensley High School, Auburn University, and Birmingham Southern College on a basketball scholarship and graduated in 1960 with a Bachelor of Arts Degree.

Email Address:

Website:

Personal message:

Sb@SladeBlackwell.com

Cindybellforsenate.com

Website:

Family:

SladeBlackwell.com

Richard Bell (husband), Elliott Bell (son), Mandy Brasher (daughter), Erin Welborn (daughter), seven grandchildren

I look forward to again serving the hard working men and women of Senate District 16. My record shows my commitment to excellence in our schools and working to keep taxes low and removing red tape so that new jobs can be created. I will continue the tireless work removing waste and unnecessary spending in state government so that efficient and cost effective programs can better serve citizens.

Shelby County is a wonderful, safe community to raise a family and we will continue to preserve and protect your quality of

Phone Number:

(205) 937-2097 Phone Number:

Family:

Sally Salter-Blackwell Colby and Grant (11yrs old) and Hagen (9)

Education:

BSN Capstone College of Nursing Education:

University of Montevallo Personal Message:

Economic development equals jobs; jobs equal family-sustaining wages and tax revenue that leads

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Personal Message:

We must put Alabama’s middle class, hard working families first. We must end the culture of corruption in Montgomery and restore trust in our elected

Kip Cole is an experienced law enforcement officer, a husband, father and grandfather. Having over 31 years of law enforcement experience, he is committed to making Shelby County a safer place to live, work and raise a family. In his 28 years with Hoover Police Department, he has risen through the ranks from Patrol Officer to his current position of Captain. He has served as the Chief ’s Executive Officer, overseen the Professional Standards Unit, and is currently the Commander of Special Operations and Emergency Preparedness. Kip is also a graduate of the FBI National Academy.

More importantly, Kip and his wife, Melinda, have lived in Shelby County for the past 21 years and raised their sons here. He understands first hand the needs and challenges for Shelby County and has the experience to move it forward.

“I have devoted my entire adult life to making my community a safer place to live, work and raise a family. It will be an honor to use my experience and leadership to serve the people of Shelby County. I pledge to be honest and work with community leadership to improve our county, protect our children and enforce the law. With an eye toward an even brighter future for Shelby County, I ask for your vote on June 3rd in the Republican Primary.”

ElectKipCole.com • facebook.com/kipcoleforshelbycountysheriff • @Kip4Sheriff PD. POL. by Kip Cole for Shelby County Sheriff Campaign, 5184 Caldwell Mill Rd., Ste. 204-308, Hoover, AL, 35244

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life. Working with the Shelby County legislative delegation we will make sure that the County’s infrastructure is kept safe and roads are upgraded. I will continue to work with local communities to attract economic development. It is a privilege to represent part of Shelby County.

I would be honored to have your vote in this coming November’s General Election.

SHELBY COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD PEG HILL Republican

you for giving me the opportunity to serve the citizens of Shelby County again.

SHERIFF KIP COLE Republican Mailing Address:

5184 Caldwell Mill Road Suite 204-328 Hoover, Ala. 35244

Email Address:

mcdowforsheriff@gmail.com Family:

Wife, Barbara; Son, Ben; Daughter, Rachael, Daughter, Meredith; Son, John; Two grandchildren

Email Address:

BS Degree in Law Enforcement from Jacksonville State University

kip.cole@gmail.com

Personal Message: Website:

Family:

Email Address:

Phillcolum@aol.com

Wife of 31yrs. Melinda Sons - Justin and Jason 4 Grandchildren

Family:

Education:

Single

Bachelor of Science and Master of Science Degrees in Criminal Justice from Faulkner University Montgomery, Ala. Graduate of the FBI National Academy

Personal Message:

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(205) 229-5226

Education:

(205) 669-3576

I am a retired principal and teacher from Shelby County Schools. I am currently on the Board of Leadership Shelby County, member of Columbiana Kiwanis Club, and Ambassador for the South Shelby Chamber of Commerce. I have had the pleasure of serving on the Shelby County Board of Education since 2002. As a Shelby County School Board Member I hope I will continue voicing the citizens’ concerns on issues and then will help set policies as well as practices to enforce them. Thank

Phone Number:

(205) 552-5689

Phone Number:

Ed.S., M.Ed., and B.S. from University of Montevallo

P.O. Box 562 Pelham, Ala. 35124

Phone Number:

Electkipcole.com

Education:

Republican Mailing address:

Mailing Address:

205 Thompson Street, Columbiana, Ala. 35051

LARRY MCDOW

Personal Message:

I have devoted my entire adult life to making my community a safer place to live, work and raise a family. It is a job that I love and to be able to take my experience, training and leadership to serve the people of Shelby County would be an honor. I pledge to be honest and work with community leadership to improve our County, protect our children and enforce the law. With an eye toward an even brighter future for Shelby County, I ask for your vote on June 3rd in the republican primary.

I want to serve the people of Shelby County as their sheriff to provide a safe community to raise our children and our children’s children. I want our families to be safe at home and at church, and our citizens safe in the workplace.

I want our future to be brighter and anchored in the assurance that a safe community provides the basis for a community where our “unalienable rights to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness” are realized.

RICK ALLEN NEEDHAM Republican Mailing Address:

130 Inverness Plaza Birmingham, Ala. 35242 Phone Number:

(205) 936-4810 Email Address:

rick@rickneedham.com

“Arnold understands North Shelby County and will work with other leaders from across the state to provide positive, conservative solutions. Because of his work ethic, character, integrity and ethics, I ask you to support Arnold Mooney.”

- Robby Owens, District Attorney, Shelby County

“By supporting Arnold, I am not compromising my faith because I know Arnold embraces my Christian beliefs and will fight for Christian values.”

- Rick Burgess, “The Rick & Bubba Show”

• Jim Bob & Michelle Duggar of “19 Kids & Counting” • Dr. Frank Barker, Pastor Emeritus, • Gun Owners of America Briarwood Presbyterian Church • Bill Bolen, Retired FOX 6 Anchor • Robby Owens, Shelby County District Attorney • Rick Burgess, “Rick & Bubba Show” • Alabama Association of REALTORS®

Arnold’s Endorsements:

A proven conservative Republican, Arnold will fight for: • • • • • •

Stopping Obamacare and providing Patient-centered Health Reform Strong Schools and Empower Parents with School Choice Alabama against Washington’s Federal Overreach Low Taxes, Jobs and Reducing Red-tape To Defend Second Amendment Rights Protecting life of the Unborn and Elderly

See my pledge to you at

arnoldmooney.com

Paid for by Friends of Arnold Mooney

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Website:

Education:

Rickneedham.com

• Law Degree from the Birmingham School of Law • BSSW from the University of Alabama • FBI National Academy 176th session (Former President of the Alabama National Academy Alumni Association) • Leadership Shelby County • DEA - Drug Unit Commander Academy • The University of Alabama Law Enforcement Academy • U.S. Secret Service Executive Protection training program • CEO training program for the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children • CSAP National Resource Training

Family:

Carla Needham - wife, daughters: Nicole and Allison, Sons: Jacob and Tyler Education:

Attended Auburn University, Montgomery Police Academy Personal Message:

I grew up in a police family, growing up in Shelby County and being a long term resident he felt a calling to serve the people of the place where he grew up. His father was in the group of first UDT’s that would later become the Navy SEALS. He was a Lieutenant on the Birmingham police force and helped start and organize the SWAT team. Mr. Needham later went and served as police chief of Montevallo where he retired after 17 years of service. Rick went to Auburn University where he played football for coach Pat Dye. It was at Auburn that he learned to read the scripture and study the word of God through the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. This was instrumental in forming Rick’s character and dedication to his family and community.

JOHN SAMANIEGO Republican Mailing Address:

P.O. Box 589 Columbiana, Ala. 35051 Phone Number:

(205) 679-1337 Website:

Johnsamaniego.com Family:

Married to Shirley Greller Samaniego. They have a daughter, Sophia.

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Personal Message:

With the endorsement of Sheriff Chris Curry and the Shelby County District Attorney, as well as a vote of confidence from the employees of the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office, Chief Deputy John Samaniego will seek the Republican nomination for Shelby County Sheriff on June 3rd.

Samaniego would like to continue the progress and success of the Sheriff’s Office by continuing to move forward with the goals and implementation of professional standards that he and Curry have strived for during the previous three terms.

Samaniego has more than 35 years of law enforcement and command experience. For the past decade, Samaniego has developed new operating procedures and shifted the overall mission of the Sheriff’s Office toward community based policing standards.

Let’s continue the progress and professionalism of the Sheriff’s Office by electing John Samaniego to the office of Sheriff.

STATE AUDITOR MIRANDA JOSEPH Democrat Mailing Address:

P.O. Box 380454 Birmingham, Ala. 35238 Website:

Josephforalabama.com Family:

Husband: Second Lieutenant Damon Watson (U.S. Army), one son Education:

Enterprise High School (honors), B.S. in Accounting from the University of Alabama at Birmingham, M.B.A from the University of Alabama at Birmingham Personal Message:

Miranda believes in open and honest government by and for the people and improving the accountability to the taxpayers of the state of Alabama. Miranda seeks to move the state forward by continuously improving the effectiveness and efficiency of state operations. She believes in an open door policy.

DALE PETERSON Republican Mailing Address:

P.O. Box 360717 Hoover, Ala. 35236 Phone Number:

(205) 369-8800 Email Address:

RDalepeterson @aol.com

Family:

Email Address:

Kathy Peterson (wife) Cindy Dickson (daughter) two grandsons

Sealyfam2@gmail.com Website:

Education:

Hobbiesealy.com

BS University of Alabama Family: Personal Message:

State Auditor is responsible for auditing two billion dollars of state property. Dale Peterson’s extensive business experience, coupled with his staunch conservative belief of limited government and anti establishment, make him well qualified for State Auditor.

Dale Peterson is a retired businessman and farmer, former candidate for Commissioner of Alabama Agriculture and Industries; National Chairman of the Agriculture Advisory Committee for presidential candidate Herman Cain; speaker at Family Research Council – Values Voter Summit, Conservative Political Action Committee (CPAC), College Republican National Conference, Southern Republican Leadership Conference and numerous national tea party events. Peterson also has spoken on behalf of The Leadership Institute in D.C, taking the conservative message to colleges across the country. He has made videos and campaigned for many local and national conservative candidates from a multitude of states. Peterson is a member of Alabama State Republican Executive Committee, Shelby County Republican Executive Committee and Alabama Republican Assembly.

HOBBIE L. SEALY Republican Mailing Address:

8348 Longneedle Drive, Montgomery, Ala. 36117 Phone Number:

(334) 531-0324

Wife: Brenda Sealy 3 children: Braxton Sealy, Brad Sealy, & Emily Sealy Wilson 1 grandchild: Sealy Kate Wilson, 6 months old

four years as deputy commissioner of Conservation and Natural Resources during Gov. Riley’s second term. Please view my website www.hobbiesealy.com for my background and résumé.

It would be an honor to serve the people of Alabama as State Auditor and I ask for your support and vote on June 3rd.

ADAM THOMPSON Republican Mailing Address:

P.O. Box 1406 Montgomery, Ala. 36102

Education:

Bachelor of Science, University of Tennessee-major in Accounting Bachelor of Arts, Univ of Alabama, major in History, minor in English Darden Executive Education Program, Univ of Virginia Graduate School of Business, oneweek resident seminar Worldwide Lessons in Leadership Series - Seminar sponsored by USAA USAA Leadership I, II, III, and IV USAA Management Information Seminar Air War College, Air Command and Staff College, Squadron Officer School

Phone Number:

(334) 625-0055 Email Address:

adam@thompsonforauditor.com Website:

ThompsonForAuditor.com Family:

Wife – Rebecca Thompson Daughter due May 2014 Education:

Attended – The University of Alabama, Troy University Personal Message:

Personal Statement:

I am running for State Auditor.

I am a native Alabamian and Republican with true conservative Christian values who feels it is critical that people elected to state offices be fully qualified with credible experience. I am the only candidate in the race with an accounting degree and over 30 years’ experience using that degree and fully understand the State Auditor’s function. I have a proven track record of twenty-one years active duty in the military retiring as a full Colonel, over ten years in business working with USAA as director of marketing, five years doing income taxes, and

I’m Adam Thompson and I am seeking the Republican nomination for State Auditor. I’m the only candidate with actual experience in the State Auditor’s office, having worked in the office under then-State Auditor Beth Chapman.

Despite its name, the State Auditor does not handle your money, but audits and protects all state-owned property – assets worth more than 2 billion dollars: cars, trucks, computers, office equipment, heavy equipment, firearms, etc. That is more money than the entire state general fund!

The State Auditor is the last

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line of defense in making sure your tax dollars are used wisely and effectively. When I worked in the State Auditor’s Office that’s exactly what we did and that is exactly what I will do as your next State Auditor. On day one I will be ready; no on-the-job training needed.

I humbly ask for your vote in the June 3rd Republican Primary.

JIM ZEIGLER Republican Mailing Address:

3071 Teal Court Mobile, Ala. 36695 Phone Number:

(251) 660-2060 Email Address:

ZeiglerElderCare@yahoo.com Website:

ZeiglerStory.com Family:

Wife, Jackie Zeigler, long-time Principal of award-winning Mary B. Austin elementary School; son, James “Win” Zeigler, 19: daughter, Mary Magdalene “Maggie” Zeigler, 14.

Education:

BA in Public Administration, University of Alabama. President of Student Government Association; Juris Doctorate in Constitutional law, Jones School of Law of Faulkner University.

Personal Message:

I am applying for the open job of State Auditor. The voters are the employer, and I am the job applicant. Please read my job application at ZeiglerStory.com. I have a plan to turn the State Auditor into something it has never been — a tough monitor of how your tax dollars are spent in Montgomery.

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STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 15 ALLEN FARLEY Republican Mailing Address:

P.O. Box 516 McCalla, Ala. 35111 Phone Number:

(205) 477-5617 Email Address:

allenfarley@bellsouth.net Website:

Allenfarley.com Family:

I have been married to Muriel S. Farley for 39 years. She is my No. 1 Earthly Blessing and the Love of My Life. We were blessed with 3 daughters and 11 grandchildren.

Our daughters are Allison Farley Griffeth, Leigh Ann Farley Oswalt and Karen Farley Kennedy.

Education:

Jefferson State Junior College, Jacksonville State University, FBI National Academy Personal Message:

I am very proud to have been a part of the Alabama House of Representatives for the past four years. I was elected in 2010 after serving as a Law Enforcement Officer in Jefferson County for 37 years. I served as Jefferson County’s Assistant Sheriff from 2003-2010. During my first term in the Alabama House, I was honored to serve as vicechair on the Public Service and Homeland Security Committee and the Joint Prison Oversight Commission. I was honored to be involved in passing several pieces of legislation during my first term, but I believe helping to pass Carly’s Law was probably my

proudest moment. I look forward to working with the residents of House District 15 over the next four years to help make our communities safe places to raise our families.

STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 41 MIKE HILL Republican Mailing address:

114 Arlington Lane Columbiana, Ala. 35051 Phone number:

(205) 669-6264 Email address:

mhillcolum@aol.com Website:

Legislature.state.al.us/house/ representatives/housebios/hd041. html Family:

Married to the former Carol Hathcock Daughter, Hayden Jeffries, son, Jon Michael, who passed away in 1994, and son, Hunter Education:

B.S. degree from Auburn University, attended the School of Banking of the South at Louisiana State University, and Commercial Lending School from Oklahoma State University.

STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 43 JOHN BAHAKEL Republican Mailing Address:

P.O. Box 88 Pelham, Ala. 35124

Phone Number:

(205) 612-4606 Email Address:

John.Bahakel@JohnBahakel ForDistrict43.com Website:

Johnbahakel.com Family:

Roberta Johnston Bahakel, Cole Bahakel, Amanda & Doug Foshee 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.

Personal Message:

As a resident of North Shelby County, I am adamant that you deserve to be heard on issues like better roads and bridges, adequate funding for schools, localized control over school curriculum, recognition and retention of the best teachers, attracting more businesses to generate a larger tax base and more jobs, green space and parks. You deserve transparency in government and reduced government interference with our lives and our work. I will put my years of legal experience championing for others and experience sifting through the fine print to work for you. I have the strength, honesty, integrity, dedication and common sense to be the voice that you deserve in Montgomery. Do not sit idle. The time for action is now! Raise your voice and be heard! Vote in the Republican Primary on June

3rd. Vote - John Bahakel on June 3rd.

CHERYL CIAMARRA M.C.D. Republican Mailing Address:

5184 Caldwell Mill Road Birmingham, Ala. 35244 Phone Number:

(205) 981-0476 Email address:

friendsofcherylciamarra@gmail. com Website:

Cherylciamarra.com Family:

5 children, Mark Ciamarra, Allison Ciamarra, Michael Joseph Ciamarra, John Ciamarra, James Ciamarra

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Education:

Website:

Website:

Masters of Communication Disorders from LSU Medical School 1980, BA in Speech Pathology and Audiology from USL 1979 with Diagnosis of Reading Disorders Specialty and Minor in Psychology

Dougclark2014.com Family:

Ginahmcdonald.com Facebook.com / ElectGinaMcDonald

Wife: Connie, Daughters: Dru and Skylar

Family:

Education: Personal Message:

I am a conservative leader who has lived in Alabama since the mid ’80s, and the vibrant Christian faith community for raising my five children delights me. I am offering my experience in education, healthcare provision and administration as well as small business ownership to serve as State Representative. I have lead Alabama in promoting a culture of life. I will work tirelessly to reduce size of government, decrease regulations on businesses and cut taxes. I will protect the rights of existing businesses against federal overregulation while helping create the environment to attract new businesses. I support first responders, roads and essential services. Maintaining Shelby County’s excellent schools is a priority requiring repealing unproven federal common core and supporting local school board decisions. I will ensure Alabamians are prepared for the high skilled jobs of tomorrow. I will fight against the continual expansion of federal intrusion in our excellent healthcare system.

DOUG CLARK

BS in Biology from University of Alabama ’78, Doctor of Optometry from UAB ’82.

Education: Personal Message:

As a small business owner and healthcare provider, I know how to grow our economy and how to fight back against Obamacare.

I have created jobs and run a business. I started Pelham Eye Care over 30 years ago and thanks to the people of Shelby County, it has grown to three locations and over 30 employees. I understand we need less government regulation, low taxes and reduced government bureaucracy for our small businesses to do what they do best – create jobs.

I am a conservative. I am strongly Pro-Life, I will fight to preserve our 2nd Amendment rights and protect our schools from overreach by the federal government.

I have lived in north Shelby County for over 30 years, raised a family here and attend Riverchase Baptist Church. I know the people and I share their values. I would be honored by your vote June 3rd.

GINA H. MCDONALD Republican

Republican Mailing Address: Mailing Address:

P.O. Box 360063 Hoover, Ala. 35236

5184 Caldwell Mill Road Suite 204-143 Birmingham, Ala. 35244

Email Address:

campaign@ dougclark2014. com

Phone number:

(205) 530-0543 Email Address:

info@ginahmcdonald.com

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Chad Eldred, husband Samantha McDonald, daughter age 22 Matthew McDonald, son, age 19

BA, University of Louisiana at Monroe 1985 with emphasis in Finance, Commercial Banking, Economics, magna cum laude Masters Business Administration, UAB 1999, Summa cum laude Juris Doctorate, Birmingham School of Law 2002, Summa cum laude Personal Message:

I believe in a healthier Alabama. This begins with a healthier relationship between The Government and its People.

Having this healthy relationship will make these things happen: • Healthier choices for education, • Healthier options for our families allowing choices in medical coverage, • Healthier choices for our seniors, and • Healthier and more sustainable economic development.

I have lived in Shelby County for over 16 years. My children graduated from Spain Park. I own a law firm in the heart of Shelby County. I have counseled thousands of people from my office on Valleydale Road, and I have seen the devastation and despair brought upon our people by an economic downturn and government interference.

I know my contribution to the Alabama House of Representatives will help create job growth, continued economic development, and renewed independence to make our own

choices for education and the care of our beloved family members.

ARNOLD MOONEY Republican Mailing Address:

P.O. Box 382466 Birmingham, Ala. 352382466 Phone Number:

(205) 222-8721 Email Address:

arnold@arnoldmooney.com Website:

Arnoldmooney.com Family:

Spouse, children and grandchildren Wife – Kelly McCarthy Mooney Son – Gaston Mooney, wife – Ashley, grandson – Ford and a grandson due in the fall Son – Houston Mooney, wife – Leigh, granddaughter – Garner Daughter – Arrington, husband – Clay Collie

for patient centered healthcare solutions, for Jobs by reducing red-tape and taxes, and to protect the 2nd Amendment.

Serving as retiring Representative McClurkin’s Campaign Chair, I am familiar with the needs of District 43.

Endorsed by: Rick Burgess, “Rick and Bubba Show;” Gun Owners of America; Dr. Frank Barker, Pastor Emeritus of Briarwood Presbyterian Church; Alabama Association of REALTORS; Bill Bolen former FOX6 News anchor; Robby Owens, Shelby County District Attorney; Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar, “19 Kids & Counting”; and Eunie Smith, President of Alabama Eagle Forum. For more visit Arnoldmooney.com

DON MURPHY Republican Mailing Address:

P.O. Box 1015 Pelham, Ala. 35124

out for their interests on three different occasions at the city, county and state levels. This trust has allowed me the opportunity to see things from every angle.

I have the knowledge to get projects started and finished in a timely manner. Everyone talks about ObamaCare, pro-life issues, and our 2nd Amendment rights as the issues of District 43. While I’m against ObamaCare and believe in Pro-Life and 2nd Amendment Rights, these are congressional issues. Our District has many more issues that need immediate attention. Those issues include public education (academics, safety and funding), road projects (resurfacing, widening, and water flooding), rising sewer costs, and Oak Mountain State Park Hotel and Conference Center. These are some of my concerns. I would appreciate your “VOTE” on June 3rd.

AMIE BETH SHAVER Republican Mailing Address:

(205) 365-7188

130 Inverness Plaza, #367, Birmingham, Ala. 35242

Email Address:

Email Address:

Don@murphy43.com

amiebethshaverforalabama@ gmail.com

Phone Number:

Education:

BA, History and Political Science – Samford University Rotary Scholar – Hertford College, Oxford University MA, History – Samford University Post Graduate Study in School of Government – George Washington University Personal Message:

I am a conservative businessman who has lived and worked in District 43 for more than 28 years. Government does not create jobs, but can create an environment where our economy can grow. As a conservative Republican I will fight for: Alabama, against Washington’s federal overreach, the Life of the Unborn and Elderly, Family Values, against Obamacare and

Website:

Murphy43.com

Website:

Amiebethshaver.com Family:

Martha (Wife ) Jeff (Julie – Daughter in law) & Gene (children) Jackson& Garrett (Grandchildren) Education:

Attended UAB, Kirkman Technical, US Army Helicopter School Fort Rucker, Ala. Personal Message:

District 43 needs a proven, experienced, conservative leader. I am that candidate. The people of District 43 have trusted me to look

Family:

Husband – Dr. Chris Shaver; Children (4) – Emmy, Wesley Kate, Will and Molly Education:

Samford University Alum; Graduate of Briarwood Christian School Personal Message:

I’m alarmed by our out of

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control government. I’m distressed by the disastrous overhaul our health care system. I’m overwhelmed by a confusing set of federal educational standards called Common Core.

So, when my husband challenged me to run for office, with the words, “If you don’t, then who will?” we decided, without reservation, to take up this fight on behalf of the families in District 43. As Deitrich Bonhoeffer, wrote, “Merely waiting and looking on isn’t Christian behavior.”

I’m running for the moms just like me, concerned for their children’s future; for small business owners in need of regulatory relief; for economic freedom; and for lasting healthcare reform.

District 43, I know that Alabama’s best days are ahead, but only if we work together. Will you join me?

STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 48 JIM CARNS Republican Mailing Address:

P.O. Box 43797 Birmingham, Ala. 35243 Phone Number:

(205) 967 3571

the University of Alabama where I obtained a Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering. I am an active member at Briarwood Presbyterian Church. I enjoys playing golf, morning walks, snow skiing, and am a pilot. My tireless and unfailing commitment to the preservation of the family in America stems from my devotion to my own family. I am married to my college sweetheart, Judy, and we have three children and six grandchildren.

I communicate and work well with other lawmakers. While serving four legislative terms, I was chairman of the House Republican Caucus and served as the House Minority Leader. I was chairman of the former Industrial Development and Economic Growth Committee, as well as on the Rules Committee and Ways and Means Committee. I drafted, sponsored, and passed welfare reform legislation in Alabama in his second term in the House of Representatives.

My leadership abilities always put me on the front lines earning the respect of my colleagues who have noted my understanding of the issues and my ability to tackle tough issues and ask direct questions.

STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 49 APRIL WEAVER Republican

Email Address:

jwcarns@yahoo.com

Mailing Address:

Website:

JimCarns.com

P.O. Box 1349 Alabaster, Ala. 35007

Education:

Phone Number:

BS Engineering; University of Alabama

(205) 541-6424

Website:

Aprilweaver.com Family:

Married - Dr. Darrel Weaver Education:

Nursing Degree, Bachelors Degree in Business Administration (Major: Marketing/Minor: Criminal Justice), Masters Degree in Business Administration, Certified Legal Nurse Consultant Personal Message:

I was first elected to represent House District 49 in 2010. Over the past four years, I have sponsored and supported bills that focus on job creation, strengthening the economy, opposing Obamacare, supporting our second amendment rights, supporting our military, fighting prescription drug abuse, strengthening ethics reform and other conservative measures. I have been an avid supporter of small businesses and I am proud of be the sponsor of the Small Business Tax Credit Act and the Red Tape Reduction Act that were signed in to law this quadrennium. My background in healthcare has given me first hand knowledge of the challenges my constituents face related to Obamacare and I have worked diligently to address healthcare issues at the state level.

STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 73 MATT FRIDY Republican Mailing Address:

1900 Spring Creek Road, Montevallo, Ala. 35115

Email Address: Personal Message:

I, a Birmingham native, was president of my social fraternity at

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aprilweaver@att.net

Phone Number:

(205) 665-1795

Email Address:

matt@mattfridy.com Website:

Mattfridy.com Spouse:

Kimberly Children: Jack (7), Beth (5), Cate (3), and Emily (8 months) Education:

Law Degree (J.D.) – Cumberland School of Law at Samford University, (magna cum laude) B.A. – University of Montevallo (cum laude) Personal Message:

I am a lifelong conservative who believes in limited government, low taxes, and encouraging job growth. I have lived in Shelby County my entire adult life, and I am an elder at Spring Creek Church. My wife (formerly Kimberly Arledge) and

I are raising our four children in Montevallo.

This is my first run for office, but I’ve been active in politics for years, serving two terms as Chairman of the Shelby County Republican Party and managing numerous successful campaigns for conservative candidates.

My practice focuses on constitutional and corporate litigation. Daily, I read, interpret, and apply the laws passed by our Legislature. Previously, I served as a senior attorney of an appellate court, and, as part of that job, helped to develop the court’s annual $3,000,000 budget. Thus, I am experienced in reviewing state-agency budgets, one of a Legislator’s primary jobs.

I ask for your vote on June 3rd.

JODY TRAUTWEIN Republican Mailing Address:

P.O. Box 739

Helena, Ala. 35080 Phone Number:

(205) 365-2757 Email Address:

jody@votejody2014.com Website:

Votejody2014.com Family: Spouse: Sunny Trautwein Son: Joshua Trautwein, 3 years old Education:

Earned a bachelor’s degree in Business Management from University of Alabama at Birmingham. I completed ministerial certification courses from Berean School of the Bible and am an ordained minister in the state of Alabama through

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Fresh Oil Fellowship of Churches, International and Restoration Outreach Ministries.

Personal Message:

Given that leadership in Washington is intent on trampling individual freedoms and state’s rights, we need leadership here in Alabama committed to standing up for our values, opposing the Washington agenda, and protecting the American Dream.

Iive been blessed to serve as a minister, a teacher, and a financial manager of multi-million dollar budgets, and this background makes me uniquely qualified to protect our faith, families, and future from the federal government.

As the leader of the Alabama coalition to protect traditional marriage and a man of strong faith, the people of the 73rd District can trust me to protect what we hold most dear and secure greater opportunity for them and their family. There is tremendous energy behind our campaign. We’ve knocked on thousands of doors, made thousands of calls, and carried our message of true conservative leadership in the hopes of winning your vote on June 3rd!

U.S. HOUSE DISTRICT 6 SCOTT BEASON Republican Mailing Address:

1689 Quail Ridge Drive Gardendale, Ala. 35071 Phone Number:

Website:

Email Address:

Scottbeason.com

will@votewillforcongress.com

Family:

Website:

Wife: Lori Quick Beason, Children: Keller age 14; Merritt age 11, McCalan age 7

Votewillforcongress.com

Education:

University of Alabama 1991 – major in Geology, minor in English

Family:

Wife – Margaret Williamson Brooke (Maggie) Children: Will (age 31) Alex (age 29) Sally (age 25)

Personal Message:

Barack Obama and weak leadership have forced our nation down the wrong path. We vote for people who promise to stand for us, but something happens when they get to Washington. I have always been straight forward and plain spoken with the voters.

My unmatched conservative record proves that I am willing to lead on difficult issues and can withstand the pressure and personal attacks that accompany genuine leadership. “Supporting” an issue is easy, but leadership takes fortitude. America can regain her lost promise. The best days are still ahead of us, but we have to step out and make it happen by freeing the American people from a federal government that intrudes more and more into our lives. It is that simple. Rest assured; that given the chance, I will continue the fight for traditional, Christian, Alabama values. I humbly ask for your vote for Congress on June 3rd.

WILLIAM “WILL” W. BROOKE Republican Mailing Address:

Education:

University of Alabama - BS Business Management (‘78) JD Law (’81) Personal Message:

I have never run for office before and am not a politician.

I have worked at Harbert Management Corporation for 23 years, and am a businessman with long and successful experience creating jobs and opportunity. I am led to quit complaining about Washington, and do something about it. I am a Republican, fiscal conservative, defender of the Constitution and believe in limited federal government. If elected, I will fight spending, work to get Congress to do its job and work to reduce the bureaucracy and regulations that threaten our freedom - beginning with getting rid of ObamaCare. I will also introduce bills to: 1) require that Congress live by every law it passes; 2) impose term limits on service in Congress; and 3) prohibit former members of Congress from lobbying in Washington. I am a husband and father, and faith, family and freedom are the foundation of my beliefs.

P.O. Box 59208 Homewood, Ala. 35259

PAUL DEMARCO

Phone Number:

Mailing Address:

(205) 601-9975

Paul DeMarco for Congress P.O. Box 59088 Homewood, Ala. 35259

Republican

(205) 532-7636 Email Address:

contact@scottbeason.com

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Phone Number:

(205) 530-0296 Email Address:

campaign@pauldemarco.org.

Website:

Pauldemarco.org Family:

Wife, Dr. Jacqueline Dillon DeMarco Education:

Rep. DeMarco graduated cum laude from Auburn University with a bachelor’s degree in journalism in 1990. He received a law degree from the University of Alabama in 1993. He served as editor-in-chief of the Alabama Law Review.

DR. CHAD MATHIS Republican

Post Graduate: Indiana University School of Medicine, M.D. (1997)

Mailing Address:

Personal Message:

2960 Pelham Pkwy, P.O. Box 1641 Phone Number:

(205) 690-0326 Email Address:

campaign@drmathisforcongress. com Website:

DrMathisForCongress.com Family:

Wife – Angie Mathis; Children – Abby (14), Ben (12) Education:

College: University of Evansville, B.S. (1993)

The very first thing people ask me on the campaign trail is, “Why would an orthopedic surgeon want to run for congress?” and I tell them it’s because I’m worried we are losing the American Dream. I was the first in my family to graduate college, and I worked in the same factory as my father to pay for that education. Hard work and sacrifice enabled me to change my life’s course and that same opportunity is now fading for my children.

The two leading factors in that decline are Obamacare and the national debt, and as a doctor and small business owner, I am uniquely qualified to address both. I’m not running for office because I have to, but I am willing to leave behind a successful medical practice because I believe I can help preserve a future for my

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children and all Alabamians that keeps that dream alive.

spend every day fighting for our shared values.

GARY PALMER

ROBERT SHATTUCK

Republican

Republican

Mailing Address:

Mailing Address:

1919 Oxmoor Road #235 Homewood, Ala. 35209

3812 Spring Valley Circle, Mountain Brook, Ala. 35223

Phone Number:

(205) 914-3242

Republican Mailing Address:

P.O. Box 1723 Pelham, Ala. Phone Number:

(205) 601-4222 Email Address:

tom@tomfor alabama.com

Phone Number:

(205) 967-5586 Email Address:

Gary@palmerforalabama.com

TOM VIGNEULLE

Website:

Tomforalabama.com Email Address:

rdshattuck@gmail.com Website:

Family:

PalmerForAlabama.com

Website:

Family:

Al6thcongdist-ihaveuntiljan13. blogspot.com/

Anne (Wife); Rob, Kathleen, and Claire

Tom and his wife Ginger have three children, a son, T.J. and twin girls, Judi and Joy. All three will be graduating from college this year.

Family:

Education:

Education:

Spouse: Fiona; sons Conor (age 28) and Thomas (age 24)

B.S., Operations Management, The University of Alabama

Education:

Personal Message:

Like many of you, I believe that America is on the wrong track. I believe the American dream is vanishing before our eyes. The over expansive role of government and its resulting debt are threatening much of what we hold dear. We still have time to turn our country around, but the window of opportunity is closing.

I decided to run for Congress because there has never been a time in the history of our country where good people with the right ideas are needed more.

We need leaders in Washington who understand our nation’s fundamental values, who understand that more government is not the answer.

More government is less freedom – at the doctor’s office, at the gas pump, and in so many other ways.

Like you, I want to change the way Washington does business.

Send me to Congress, and I’ll

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Dartmouth College 1969 (B.A. mathematics) Harvard Law School 1972 (JD) NYU Law School 1977 (LLM in Taxation) Personal Message:

On June 3rd, you can make the Alabama 6th Congressional district a spearhead in changing how Washington DC works, and save your country. The Republic is in a dire condition and needs your help. Find out how important this is by going to this link on the Internet: http://al6thcongdistihaveuntiljan13.blogspot. com/2014/04/national-battleplan-2014.html, and reading on from there. If you have any questions, please email me at rdshattuck@gmail.com or call me at (205) 967-5586. Thank you.

Tom attended Liberty University before opening Royal Bedding in Pelham.

Personal Message:

I have owned Royal Bedding Manufacturing in Pelham for the past 26 years. I am not a professional politician, doctor, or lawyer. I am a farmer and a small business owner who has had to learn how to make a living under the burden of federal regulation.

Additionally, unlike the other candidates, my family has been personally affected by Obamacare.

People often ask why would a small business owner like me run for Congress. I respond by saying“ because if we keep doing the same thing electing the same type of politicians we are going to keep getting the same results.”

As a small business owner for 26 years, I know what it takes to balance a budget and make hard decisions on spending priorities.

As your next Congressman, I promise to be a shield for small business, help repeal and replace Obamacare, and restore common sense to federal spending.

AVERY VISE Democrat Mailing Address:

9340 Helena Road, Suite F-339, Pelham, Ala. 35244 Phone Number:

(205) 358-8701 Email Address:

avery@viseforcongress.org Website:

Viseforcongress.com Family:

My wife Julie and I have three children: Cooper, Sarah and Henry Education:

BA in Government and History, Georgetown University, 1985 Personal Message:

Rather than playing a negligible role in polarizing national issues — essentially the approach other candidates envision — I will devote my full energies to advocating for the 6th District’s interests in Washington. I will work closely with the district’s businesses, cities, towns, counties, commissions and civic groups to obtain grants, tax incentives and other vital federal support to create jobs, spur economic growth and improve the standard of living for all our citizens. A single lawmaker can’t change Washington, but he can fight for a return on taxpayers’ investment. As a business analyst and editor covering federal legislation and regulation for nearly 30 years and an Alabaster resident for 16 years, I am well qualified to serve the 6th District and Shelby County in Congress.

My experience includes a decade as Congressional editor of a daily business publication in Washington, D.C., so I understand the institution better than the other candidates.

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WHAT DO YOU NEED TO VOTE? A voter must present one of the following forms of ID before he or she will be permitted to vote. A voter who does not have one of these forms of photo ID is eligible for a free Alabama Photo Voter ID card. For more information, contact the Secretary of State’s office or your local Board of Registrars or visit www.

AlabamaVoterID.com.

Valid Alabama Driver’s License

Valid Alabama Nondriver ID Valid free Alabama Photo Voter ID card Valid State Issued ID (Alabama or any other state) Valid Federal issued ID Valid US passport Valid Employee ID from Federal Government, State of Alabama, County, Municipality, Board or other entity of this state Valid student or employee ID from a public or private

college or university in the State of Alabama (including postgraduate technical or professional schools) Valid student or employee ID issued by a state institution of higher learning in any other state Valid Military ID Valid Tribal ID

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 above.

A poll worker checks the individual’s name against the list of registered voters for that precinct. If the voter has an “I” by his/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.

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.

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.

For additional information on photo voter identification, visit AlabamaVoterID.com.

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 web site 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.

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