Frederick Burkes

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Frederick Burkes

Democratic Party

Prior offices

Jefferson County Constable District 59

Successor: James Franklin

Predecessor: James Franklin

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Elections and appointments

Last election

March 5, 2024

Personal

Religion

Non-Denominational

Profession

Police officer

Frederick Burkes (Democratic Party) was a member of the Jefferson County Constables in Alabama, representing District 59. He assumed office on January 18, 2021. He left office on January 20, 2025.

Burkes (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the Jefferson County Constables to represent District 58 in Alabama. He lost in the Democratic primary on March 5, 2024.

Burkes completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Frederick Burkes' career experience includes working as a police officer.

Elections

2024

See also: Municipal elections in Jefferson County, Alabama (2024)

General election

General election for Jefferson County Constable District 58

Jasmaine Deloach won election in the general election for Jefferson County Constable District 58 on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Jasmaine Deloach (D)	99.0	13,505
		Other/Write-in votes	1.0	142

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 13,647
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Jefferson County Constable District 58

Jasmaine Deloach defeated incumbent Frederick Burkes, Colvin Sellers, and Caleb Florence Sr. in the Democratic primary for Jefferson County Constable District 58 on March 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Jasmaine Deloach	50.7	1,677
		Frederick Burkes	31.0	1,025
	Submit photo	Colvin Sellers	13.3	439
	Submit photo	Caleb Florence Sr.	5.0	165

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 3,306
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Endorsements

Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Burkes in this election.

2020

See also: Municipal elections in Jefferson County, Alabama (2020)

General election

General election for Jefferson County Constable District 59

Frederick Burkes won election in the general election for Jefferson County Constable District 59 on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Frederick Burkes (D)	99.3	14,605
		Other/Write-in votes	0.7	102

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 14,707
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Jefferson County Constable District 59

Frederick Burkes defeated incumbent James Franklin in the Democratic primary for Jefferson County Constable District 59 on March 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Frederick Burkes	50.8	3,027
	Submit photo	James Franklin	49.2	2,932

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 5,959
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Campaign themes

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection

Frederick Burkes completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Burkes' responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

My name is Frederick Burks I am the Constable seat and District 59 I'm also Birmingham police officer since 1991 I'm also a business owner since 1999

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• I believe and transparency patrolling our neighborhood and being part of the solution
• Safety for the community that I serve and the people that are in it
• Working together with the sheriff department and municipalities to make a safer neighborhood

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Law enforcement and safety

What qualities does this office possess that makes it a unique and important part of the state government and legal system?

It's part of the Alabama Law Enforcement gospels was the first form of law enforcement in the the state of Alabama

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

I look up to God

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

I really don't know

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Honesty and transparency

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

I've been through Birmingham Police Academy Montgomery Police Academy I've been a police officer for over 33 years and has held the office of constable once already

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

Honesty transparency and experience

What legacy would you like to leave?

Treat people better than they treat you

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

When I became a Birmingham police officer in 1991

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

Washing dishes in the restaurant

What is your favorite book? Why?

The Bible

If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?

The Batman

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

I can do all things through Christ that strengthen me

What is something that has been a struggle in your life?

God has been good to me

What responsibilities of this office do you personally consider the most important?

Making sure that court papers are served in a timely manner and enforcing the Alabama State codes and laws

Are there any little-known powers or responsibilities held by this office that you believe more people should be aware of?

Comfortable are law enforcement officers

Do you believe that it's beneficial for holders of this office to have previous experience in government or politics?

Yes it is very important to have experience in law enforcement in this office

What kind of skills or expertise do you believe would be the most helpful for the holders of this office to possess?

Law Enforcement Training Academy training and constant updates of the laws

Tell us your favorite joke.

I don't have any

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

The Alabama Jefferson County Democratic Alliance and the Alabama Democratic Committee

What are your views on financial transparency and government accountability?

Every political figure is responsible and should be accountable for whatever they do in

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2020

Frederick Burkes did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.

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