Tag: Elections
Eyrika Parker wins race for Jefferson County (Ala.) Treasurer; first Black...
By Barnett Wright
The Birmingham Times
Eyrika Parker, a lifelong Birmingham resident, on Tuesday won 57.45 percent of the vote to defeat Roderick “Rod” Scott, state...
Woods, Smitherman Win Council Races; Alexander headed to runoff election
By Erica Wright
The Birmingham Times
Clinton Woods, District 1 Birmingham City Councilor, easily won his race; Crystal Smitherman, narrowly avoided a runoff election in a...
Here Are Candidates for Birmingham’s Oct. 8 City Council Election
By Erica Wright
The Birmingham Times
The special election for Birmingham City Council seats in districts 1, 6, and 7 is on Tuesday, October 8. With...
Superintendent Dr. Lisa Herring: Vote for Our Children
By Dr. Lisa Herring
It is my hope that it comes to you as no surprise that as superintendent of Birmingham City Schools, I am...
Tuesday’s elections gave black candidates a number of historic victories
Times staff report
Democrats scored several election firsts on Tuesday night and party officials credit the African-American electorate with playing a role.
In New Jersey, voters...
Balance of Power Could Shift on City Council After These Oct....
By Ariel Worthy
The Birmingham Times
Runoff elections for Birmingham mayor and City Council Districts 2, 5 and 9 will be held Tues. Oct. 3.
Incumbent William...
Black Women: Voting in Large Numbers Yet Underrepresented
By Susan Buchanan
Louisiana Weekly/New America Media
America’s black women vote at high rates and are politically active, but remain underrepresented in elected positions relative to...
Meet Candidates for School Board in 2017 Birmingham Municipal Elections
By Barnett Wright
The Birmingham Times
Nearly three dozen candidates have qualified to run for a seat on the Birmingham City School Board in the 2017...
Conflicts between mayor, city council could impact Birmingham elections in 2017
By Denise Stewart
For The Birmingham Times
If you think 2016 was filled with change and surprise, 2017 could offer much more, especially in Birmingham and...
How local judicial elections made history in Jefferson County
By Barnett Wright
Times staff writer
Tuesday’s primary election in Jefferson County saw a record number of African Americans run in judicial races.
Of the 26 Democrat...