2022 Jefferson County, Alabama Sheriff election
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The 2022 Jefferson County Sheriff election was held on November 8, 2022, to elect the sheriff of Jefferson County, Alabama. The primary election was held on May 24, 2022. Incumbent Democratic sheriff Mark Pettway was re-elected to a second consecutive four-year term.[1]
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Mark Pettway, incumbent sheriff[2]
Eliminated in primary
- Kareem Easley, Birmingham Police Sgt.[3]
- Wilson Hale, candidate for sheriff in 2018[4]
- Felicia Rucker-Sumerlin, Jefferson County Sheriff's Office deputy chief[5]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Mark Pettway | 35,743 | 76.19 | |
| Democratic | Felicia Rucker-Sumerlin | 5,684 | 12.13 | |
| Democratic | Kareem Easley | 3,313 | 7.06 | |
| Democratic | Wilson Hale | 2,188 | 4.67 | |
| Total votes | 46,928 | 100.00 | ||
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Jared Hudson, former Navy SEAL[7]
General election
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Mark Pettway | 102,560 | 52.10 | |
| Republican | Jared Hudson | 94,164 | 47.80 | |
| Write-in | 128 | 0.10 | ||
| Total votes | 196,852 | 100.00 | ||
References
- ^ Robinson, Carol. "Jefferson County Sheriff Mark Pettway, Bessemer Cutoff DA Lynneice Washington re-elected". AL.com. Retrieved 30 May 2025.
- ^ Robinson, Carol. "Democrat Mark Pettway, Jefferson County's first Black sheriff, says he has vision for second term". AL.com. Retrieved 30 May 2025.
- ^ "Commitment 2022: Democratic candidates for Jefferson County sheriff". WTVM 13. Retrieved 30 May 2025.
- ^ "Incumbent Sheriff Mark Pettway Faces Three Challenges In Jefferson County Primary". The Birmingham Times. Retrieved 30 May 2025.
- ^ Wise, Erin. "Four candidates face off for Jefferson County Sheriff democratic bid". ABC 33 40. Retrieved 30 May 2025.
- ^ a b "Municipal elections in Jefferson County, Alabama (2022)". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 30 May 2025.
- ^ Blakely, Will. "Former Jefferson County sheriff candidate Jared Hudson recounts narrow defeat in 2022, urges conservative voter turnout for July 18 county commission special election". 1819 News. Retrieved 30 May 2025.