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The '''2017 Birmingham municipal election''' is planned for [[August 22]], [[2017]] to fill the positions of [[Mayor of Birmingham]] and all nine seats on the [[2017-2021 Birmingham City Council|Birmingham City Council]] and [[Birmingham Board of Education]]. | The '''2017 Birmingham municipal election''' is planned for [[August 22]], [[2017]] to fill the positions of [[Mayor of Birmingham]] and all nine seats on the [[2017-2021 Birmingham City Council|Birmingham City Council]] and [[Birmingham Board of Education]]. | ||
This is to be the second concurrent election of Mayor and City Council after the election cycle for Mayor was changed by state law in [[2010]]. | This is to be the second concurrent election of Mayor and City Council after the election cycle for Mayor was changed by state law in [[2010]]. The official qualification period opened on [[June 23]]. | ||
<!--According to several sources, there are nearly 130,000 registered voters in the city. 27,201 of those cast votes in the Mayoral race, giving the election a turnout rate of 20.9%. Only 8.5% of voters turned out for the runoff election | <!--According to several sources, there are nearly 130,000 registered voters in the city. 27,201 of those cast votes in the Mayoral race, giving the election a turnout rate of 20.9%. Only 8.5% of voters turned out for the runoff election. Results of the general election were certified by the City Clerk on [[September 3]]. Runoff elections were held on [[October 8]], [[2013]]. Elected officials began their term of office on [[October 22]].--> | ||
Elected officials began their term of office on [[October 22]].--> | |||
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Revision as of 15:35, 31 March 2017
The 2017 Birmingham municipal election is planned for August 22, 2017 to fill the positions of Mayor of Birmingham and all nine seats on the Birmingham City Council and Birmingham Board of Education.
This is to be the second concurrent election of Mayor and City Council after the election cycle for Mayor was changed by state law in 2010. The official qualification period opened on June 23.
Candidates
Mayor
City Council
- District 1: (13 of 14 boxes)
- Lashunda Scales (incumbent)
- District 2: (29 of 30 boxes)
- Kim Rafferty (incumbent)
- Kimberly Jeanty
- Jordan Thompson
- District 3:
- Valerie Abbott (incumbent)
- District 4: (35 of 36 boxes)
- Maxine Parker (incumbent)
- District 5: (35 of 36 boxes)
- Johnathan Austin (incumbent)
- District 6: (29 of 30 boxes)
- Sheila Tyson (incumbent)
- District 7:
- Jay Roberson (incumbent)
- District 8: (23 of 24 boxes)
- Steven Hoyt (incumbent)
- District 9: (33 of 34 boxes)
- Marcus Lundy (incumbent)
Board of Education
- District 1: (13 of 14 boxes)
- Sherman Collins (incumbent)
- District 2:
- Lyord Watson (incumbent)
- District 3:
- Brian Giattina (incumbent)
- District 4: (35 of 36 boxes)
- Daagye Hendricks (incumbent)
- District 5: (35 of 36 boxes)
- District 6: (29 of 30 boxes)
- Cheri Gardner (incumbent)
- District 7: (29 of 30 boxes)
- Wardine Alexander (incumbent)
- District 8: (23 of 24 boxes)
- April Williams (incumbent)
- District 9: (33 of 34 boxes)
- Sandra Brown (incumbent)
Announcements
Woodfin announced his intention to challenge Bell for the Mayor's office on August 27, 2016 at the North Birmingham Recreation Center. Bell made his announcement at Katanya's Cafe in North Birmingham on February 3, 2017. Chris Woods announced his candidacy at Hopewell Baptist Church in North Birmingham on March 19.
References
- Steere, Tim (August 22, 2016) "Assistant city attorney to run for mayor." Birmingham Business Journal
- Rebman, Stephanie (February 3, 2017) "Birmingham Mayor William Bell to seek re-election." Birmingham Business Journal
- Finchem, Reid (March 27, 2017) "Mayoral candidates speak at Birmingham-Southern on city growth." Weld for Birmingham