Beth Kellum

Elections

Judge Beth Kellum qualifies for reelection with the Alabama Republican Party

Judge J. Elizabeth Kellum officially qualified Monday for reelection, citing four decades of legal experience and a commitment to impartial justice.

January 9, 2026

Alabama Forestry Association announces judicial endorsements for 2026

The Alabama Forestry Association announced its slate of judicial endorsements Monday, including Brad Mendheim and Greg Shaw for the Supreme Court.

September 30, 2025

Criminal Appeals Judge Beth Kellum announces re-election campaign

A long-serving member of the court, Kellum has over 17 years of judicial experience.

July 31, 2025

Kellum holds onto Court of Criminal Court of Appeals seat

While there is still a general election on Nov. 3, Tuesday’s victory effectively re-elected Kellum to her third term as no Democrat or independent qualified to run for the race.

Brandon Moseley

July 15, 2020

Shoals Republican Club endorses Will Smith

The Shoals Republican Club on Monday said in a statement that they are endorsing William Smith in the Republican primary election runoff on Tuesday for Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals. “The Shoals Republican Club is pleased to announce our formal endorsement of Mr. William Smith of Florence, Alabama who is running for Place 2 Judge … Continued

Brandon Moseley

July 14, 2020

Will Smith, Beth Kellum in GOP runoff for Court of Criminal Appeals

Voters will head to the polls Tuesday to vote in their party primary runoffs. The Democrats do not have a statewide race in a primary runoff. The Republicans have two. The Senate race between former Auburn football coach Tommy Tuberville and former Sen. Jeff Sessions is the one that is getting all the attention, but … Continued

Brandon Moseley

July 13, 2020

Secretary of state says office will assist voters in complaints if local authorities punish voters without masks

Alabama Secretary of State John Merrill told the Alabama Political Reporter that all 1,980 polling places will be open on Tuesday for in-person voting if a voter chooses to cast their ballot in person. COVID-19 has been a paramount concern for people across the state and citizens have to deal with a number of business, … Continued

Brandon Moseley

July 9, 2020

ALGOP chair is “confident” after Super Tuesday

Tuesday, Alabama voters went to the polls to cast their ballots in the Super Tuesday Alabama Republican Primary. Alabama Republican Party Chairman Terry Lathan thanked the candidates for running and said that, “With President Trump leading our ticket, we feel confident we will win back the U.S. Senate seat.” “Today was an extra special day … Continued

Brandon Moseley

March 4, 2020

Will Smith is running for the Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals Place 2

Former Lauderdale County Commissioner William “Will” Smith is running to be the Place 2 Judge on the Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals in the Republican primary on Tuesday. “I am running for the Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals because I have the legal experience, the wisdom to do the job, and the conviction to follow … Continued

Brandon Moseley

March 2, 2020

BCA announces 2020 judicial endorsements

The board of directors for ProgressPAC, the political action committee of the Business Council of Alabama, has endorsed five statewide judicial candidates who are running for election in 2020. The candidates are: – Greg Shaw, Supreme Court, Place 1 – Brad Mendheim, Supreme Court, Place 2 – Beth Kellum, Court of Criminal Appeals, Place 2 – Mary Windom, Court of … Continued

December 16, 2019