2018 Jefferson County Commission Primary Results: 2 Runoffs Set

BIRMINGHAM, AL - In addition to statewide offices and House of Representative seats, Jefferson County voters cast ballots for Jefferson County commissioners in Tuesday's primary. Districts 1 and 2 have no Republican candidates, so the Democratic primaries will determine who gets those seats. Districts 3 and 5 have no Democratic candidates, so the Republican Primary will determine those seats. District 4 has no primary and will be decided in the general election.

Jimmie Stephens defeated Rodney Watson in District 3 to maintain his seat, while Steve Ammons defeated former House member Jack Williams in District 5.

Runoffs appear likely for July 17 in Districts 1 and 2. Both runoffs will include current Birmingham City Councilors, as LaShunda Scales will try to unseat incumbent George Bowman. Councilor Sheila Tyson will face incumbent Sandra Little-Brown in a runoff for District 2.

District 1 features incumbent George Bowman facing former state legislator Eric Major, Midfield Mayor Gary Richardson and current Birmingham City Councilwoman LaShunda Scales. With 69 percent of precincts reporting:

• George Bowman (25%)
• Eric Major (17%)
• Gary Richardson (22%)
• LaShunda Scales (35%)

In District 2, incumbent Sandra Little-Brown faces Richard A. Dickerson (Birmingham consultant) and Birmingham City Councilor Sheila Tyson. Like Scales, Tyson ran for and won re-election to the Birmingham City Council just eight months ago. With 83 percent of precincts reporting:

• Richard A. Dickerson (8%)
• Sandra Little-Brown (46%)
• Sheila Tyson (46%)

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Commission Chair Jimmie Stephens defeated Rodney Watson in the District 3 Republican primary, and in District 5, businessman Steve Ammons defeated Rep. Jack Williams. Williams made headlines in April when he was arrested by the FBI along with former Alabama GOP Chairman Marty Connors and Trina Healthcare CEO Ford Gilbert for their alleged involvement in a bribery case.

District 3 (50 percent reporting):

• Jimmie Stephens (84%)
• Rodney Watson (16%)

District 5:

• Steve Ammons (61%)
• Jack Williams (39%)

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