James Gordon (Alabama)

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James O. Gordon

Democratic Party

Candidate, Alabama Public Service Commission Place 1

Prior offices:

Alabama House of Representatives District 98

Years in office: 2006 - 2010

Elections and appointments

Next election

May 19, 2026

Personal

Profession

Legislator

James O. Gordon (Democratic Party) is running for election to the Alabama Public Service Commission to represent Place 1. Gordon declared candidacy for the Democratic primary scheduled on May 19, 2026.^[source]

Gordon (Democratic Party) was a member of the Alabama House of Representatives, representing District 98. Gordon assumed office in 2006. Gordon left office in 2010.

Biography

James Gordon's professional experience includes working as a chiropractor and scrub nurse at Floyd Medical Center. He served in the United States Navy from 1982 to 1985.

As of 2014, Gordon is a member of the Mobile Association of Retarded Citizens, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, Pleasant Valley Optimist Club, Utopia Club and Veterans of Foreign Wars.

Elections

2026

See also: Alabama Public Service Commission election, 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.

Democratic primary

Democratic primary for Alabama Public Service Commission Place 1

James O. Gordon (D), John Northrop (D), and Jeff Ramsey (D) are running in the Democratic primary for Alabama Public Service Commission Place 1 on May 19, 2026.

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		James O. Gordon
		John Northrop
	Submit photo	Jeff Ramsey

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Republican primary

Republican primary for Alabama Public Service Commission Place 1

Incumbent Jeremy Oden (R) and Matt Gentry (R) are running in the Republican primary for Alabama Public Service Commission Place 1 on May 19, 2026.

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2010

See also: Alabama House of Representatives elections, 2010

Gordon ran for re-election to the 98th District seat in 2010. He was defeated in the June 1 primary by Napoleon Bracy, Jr. and Darren L. Flott.

2006

See also: Alabama House of Representatives elections, 2006

On November 7, 2006, Gordon was elected to the 98th District Seat in the Alabama House of Representatives, running unopposed in the general election.

Gordon raised $140,046 for his campaign.

Campaign themes

2026

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State legislative tenure

Committee assignments

Gordon formerly served on the following committees:

• Boards and Commissions Committee, Alabama House of Representatives
• Constitution and Elections Committee, Alabama House of Representatives
• Health Committee, Alabama House of Representatives
• Mobile County Legislation Committee, Alabama House of Representatives
• Subcommittee on Constitution Revisions
• Subcommittee on Medical Procedures
• Subcommittee on Professional Qualifications (Vice Chair)

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