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Chief Justice

Elections

Justice Sarah Stewart wins GOP Primary for Alabama Chief Justice

Associate Justice Sarah Stewart emerged victorious in the Republican primary, securing her position over Bryan Taylor.

March 6, 2024

Justice Sarah Stewart endorsed by 129 Republican judges

Stewart has received the endorsements of 80 percent of the republican judges from across the state.

February 29, 2024

Justice Sarah Stewart endorsed by Republican Sheriffs, law enforcement leaders

A group of 30 Republican sheriffs and police chiefs came out to support her effort to be the next chief justice.

February 13, 2024

Sarah Stewart picks up key endorsements from Republican DAs

“I am honored to have the support of these law enforcement leaders,” Justice Stewart said.

February 6, 2024

BCA makes second round of judicial endorsements, does not endorse for chief justice

After thoroughly evaluating the chief justice race, an endorsement was not made.

November 30, 2023

Commissioner Rick Pate endorses Justice Sarah Stewart for chief justice

She has served as an associate justice on the Alabama Supreme Court since she was elected as a Republican in 2018.

September 13, 2023

Manufactured Housing Association endorses Sarah Stewart for Chief Justice

Stewart was elected associate justice in November 2018 and is seeking the post of chief justice.

August 10, 2023

Bryan Taylor uses ALGOP chair statement out of context in bid for Chief Justice

ALGOP chairman John Wahl clarified that the quote used by Taylor should not be taken as an endorsement.

June 16, 2023

Justice Sarah Stewart announces bid for Alabama Chief Justice

Stewart was elected as a Republican in November 2018 for a six-year term as an associate justice.

January 11, 2023

Former Alabama Gov. John Patterson dies at 99

Patterson was the governor of Alabama from 1959 to 1963.

June 7, 2021