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Election Officials, Candidates Busy Prepping for Primary; See Sample Ballots within Article
By Hamilton Richardson and Sarah Stephens
Elmore/Autauga News
On the eve of the Primary, candidates and election officials in both Elmore and Autauga Counties are prepping to make sure everything goes off without a hitch and also those eligible voters take their responsibility seriously.
Autauga County Probate Judge Kim Kervin said that exercising the right to vote is important in any election.
“The Primary Election will set the stage for November’s General Election,” she said. “The candidates have worked hard during the campaign process and it’s important for voters to go to the polls and show their support for their candidates and for their commitment to service in our nation, county, or state.”
Kervin also said that her desire, as the Chief Election Officer of Autauga County, is that the entire election process from registering to vote to casting a ballot on election day is a rewarding and pleasant experience for everyone.
“We are fortunate to have the best and most knowledgeable polling officials in the State of Alabama working at the polls in Autauga County,” Kervin added. “In fact, we have some poll workers who have served in that role for decades. All of our polling officials do an amazing job each election cycle.”
Kervin added that the Primary ballot also includes a statewide constitutional amendment measure, which is related to Alabama’s state parks, public historical sites and public historical parks.
In Autauga County, the following candidates are running for seats on the school board:
District 1-
Eleanor Ballow (Republican)
Tracye Strichik (Republican)
District 2-
Jonathan Jett (Republican)
Wayne Lambert (Republican)
Jim Manderson (Republican)
Kim Crockett (Republican)
District 3-
Jamie Jackson (Republican)
Kevin McNatt (Republican)
Rev. Ell White II (Democrat)
District 4-
Billy Hollon (Republican)
Roger Dempsey (Republican)
District 5-
Kyle Glover (Republican)
Ledronia Goodwin (Democrat)
Hazell Stoudemire (Democrat)
Candidates for Autauga County Coroner are Buster Barber and Terri Exum, both Republicans.
Autauga County’s Sheriff Race – Joe Sedinger (Republican), is vying for reelection and is running against Republicans Ken Gray and Mark Harrell.
In Elmore County, for the School Board, the following candidates are on the ballot:
District 4-
Michael Morgan (Republican)
District 5-
Leisa Finley (Republican)
For the county coroner, Dalan Gassett, Lamar Neighbors and Martin Steltenpohl, all Republicans, are running for the spot.
Republican Sheriff Bill Franklin is the only candidate on the ballot and is running for reelection to his current position.
Autauga and Elmore Counties – State Representative, District No. 88
Will Dismukes and Jerry Starnes.
Elmore County – State Representative for House District 31
Chadwick Smith and Troy Stubbs
Several attempts have been made to contact the Elmore County Probate Office for comment, but no official response was given by press deadline.
