June 2018 Group Watch: Parker Wins Republican Nomination
Associate Justice Tom Parker won the primary election for Alabama Chief Justice, beating out colleague and incumbent Chief Justice Lyn Stuart in a close fight for the Republican nomination. Parker will face Jefferson County Circuit Judge Bob Vance, the unopposed Democratic candidate. Parker’s position in the campaign was largely focused against social issues, like same-sex marriage and abortion. He also campaigned on the priority of increasing funding for the judicial system.
