Gary Richardson (Alabama)

Gary Richardson (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Jefferson County Commission, Alabama to represent District 1. Richardson lost in the Democratic primary on June 5, 2018.

Elections

Lashunda Scales won election in the general election for Jefferson County Commission District 1 on November 6, 2018.

	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 41,047 (100.00% precincts reporting)
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Lashunda Scales defeated incumbent George Bowman Sr. in the Democratic primary runoff for Jefferson County Commission District 1 on July 17, 2018.

	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified.	Total votes: 11,243
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Lashunda Scales and incumbent George Bowman Sr. advanced to a runoff. They defeated Gary Richardson and Eric Major in the Democratic primary for Jefferson County Commission District 1 on June 5, 2018.

	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified.	Total votes: 19,985
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