Benjamin Bowden
Benjamin M. Bowden (Republican Party) (also known as Ben) is a judge of the Alabama Court of Civil Appeals. He assumed office on May 21, 2025. His current term ends on January 18, 2027.
Bowden (Republican Party) is running for re-election for judge of the Alabama Court of Civil Appeals. He declared candidacy for the Republican primary scheduled on May 19, 2026.[source]
Governor of Alabama Kay Ivey (R) appointed Bowden to the Alabama Court of Civil Appeals on May 21, 2025 to replace Bill Lewis (R).[1]
Elections
2026
See also: Alabama intermediate appellate court elections, 2026
General election
The primary will occur on May 19, 2026. The general election will occur on November 3, 2026. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.
Republican primary
Republican primary for Alabama Court of Civil Appeals
Incumbent Benjamin M. Bowden (R) is running in the Republican primary for Alabama Court of Civil Appeals on May 19, 2026.
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2016
General election
Incumbent Ben Bowden ran unopposed in the general election for the Alabama 22nd Judicial Circuit Place 2 seat.[2]
| Alabama 22nd Judicial Circuit (Place 2), General Election, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican |  Ben Bowden Incumbent (unopposed) | |
| Source: Alabama Votes, "2016 Unofficial General Election Results," accessed November 10, 2016 | ||
Primary election
Incumbent Ben Bowden defeated Corey Bryan in the Alabama 22nd Circuit Court Republican primary for Place 2.[3]
| Alabama 22nd Judicial Circuit (Place 2), Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
| Ben Bowden Incumbent |
51.93% | 4,861 |
| Corey Bryan | 48.07% | 4,499 |
| Total Votes | 9,360 | |
| Source: Alabama Votes, "Unofficial Election Night Results," March 3, 2016 | ||
Selection method
- See also: Partisan elections
There are 144 judges on the Alabama Circuit Courts, each elected to six-year terms. They appear on partisan election ballots statewide and must face re-election if they wish to serve again. The chief judge of a circuit court is selected by peer vote and serves a three-year term.[4]
Only voters residing in a particular circuit may vote for the circuit judge of that region.[4]
Qualifications
To serve on this court, a judge must be:
- licensed to practice law for at least five years;
- a resident of his or her circuit for at least one year;
- under the age of 70 at the time of election (judges who turn 70 in office may serve until their term expires)[4][5]
Campaign themes
2026
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See also
2026 Elections
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Footnotes
- ↑ Officer of the Governor State of Alabama, "Governor Ivey Appoints Judge Benjamin M. Bowden to Alabama Court of Civil Appeals," May 21, 2025
- ↑ Alabama Votes, "2016 Election Information," accessed May 5, 2016
- ↑ Alabama Votes, "2016 Primary Election Sample Ballots," accessed February 19, 2016
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 American Judicature Society, "Methods of Judicial Selection: Alabama," archived October 2, 2014
- ↑ Judicial Retirement Laws, "Alabama: Mandatory Retirement Provisions Applicable Generally," accessed March 31, 2016
Federal courts:
Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals • U.S. District Court: Northern District of Alabama, Middle District of Alabama, Southern District of Alabama • U.S. Bankruptcy Court: Northern District of Alabama, Middle District of Alabama, Southern District of Alabama
State courts:
Alabama Supreme Court • Alabama Court of Civil Appeals • Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals • Alabama Circuit Courts • Alabama District Courts • Alabama Juvenile Courts • Alabama Municipal Courts • Alabama Probate Courts • Alabama Small Claims Courts
State resources:
Courts in Alabama • Alabama judicial elections • Judicial selection in Alabama
