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]
November 8, 2022
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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 | ||