Barry Moore Wins in Tight District 1 Race

OBA Staff • March 6, 2024

Voters Reject State Amendment One

Orange Beach, Ala. – (OBA) – In the latest electoral showdown in Baldwin County and the State of Alabama, voters cast their ballots in a series of significant races that spanned from the Presidential to Congressional levels, alongside pivotal regional and state constitutional matters. The Republican primary for the U.S. House District 1 saw Barry Moore emerge victorious over Jerry Carl, securing a narrow lead with 51.4% of the votes. In the race for Alabama Supreme Court Chief Justice, Sarah Stewart defeated Stephen Parker, garnering 61.4% of the vote. The Alabama Public Service Commission President position was clinched by Twinkle Cavanaugh, who won against Robert McCollum with 61.1% of the votes. Local elections also drew attention, with Brenda Ganey winning the Circuit Clerk position for Baldwin County and Andrea Lindsey securing a seat on the Baldwin County Board of Education for District 2. Additionally, State Amendment One, which proposed to simplify the process for local bills to reach House votes, was narrowly defeated.

Yesterday's election involved Presidential, Congressional, Regional and Alabama's Constitution. Here are the results for Alabama and Baldwin County:

U.S. House - District 1 (Republican)

Candidates Votes %

BARRY MOORE 53,591 51.4

JERRY CARL 50,497 48.5

* Moore wins Republican primary with 98% of votes counted. Carl has conceded. No Democratic challenger.

Alabama Supreme Court Chief Justice

Candidates Votes %

SARAH STEWART (R) 332,008 61.4

STEPHEN PARKER (R) 207,566 38.4

Alabama Public Service Commission President

Candidates Votes %

TWINKLE CAVANAUGH (R) 329,283 61.1

ROBERT MCCOLLUM (R) 209,310 38.8

Circuit Clerk - Baldwin County

Candidates Votes %

BRENDA GANEY 17,780 54.4

KIM EARL 14,871 45.5

Baldwin County Board of Education (District 2)

Candidates Votes %

ANDREA LINDSEY (R) 2,285 56.7

CARRIE HOSIER (R) 1,743 43.2

State Amendment One - "would have allowed local bills easier access to House votes"

Options Votes %

YES 340,404 48.7

NO 358,942 51.3

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