Jim Toomey
Jim Toomey (Democratic Party) is running for election to the Alabama House of Representatives to represent District 47. The Democratic primary for this office on May 19, 2026, was canceled.
Elections
2026
See also: Alabama House of Representatives elections, 2026
General election
The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.
The candidate list in this election may not be complete.
General election for Alabama House of Representatives District 47
Incumbent Mike Shaw (R) and Jim Toomey (D) are running in the general election for Alabama House of Representatives District 47 on November 3, 2026.
Candidate | ||
 | Mike Shaw (R) | |
 | Jim Toomey (D) | |
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Democratic primary
The Democratic primary scheduled for May 19, 2026, was canceled. Jim Toomey (D) advanced from the Democratic primary for Alabama House of Representatives District 47 without appearing on the ballot.
Republican primary
The Republican primary scheduled for May 19, 2026, was canceled. Incumbent Mike Shaw (R) advanced from the Republican primary for Alabama House of Representatives District 47 without appearing on the ballot.
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2022
See also: Alabama House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for Alabama House of Representatives District 47
Mike Shaw defeated Christian Coleman in the general election for Alabama House of Representatives District 47 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Mike Shaw (R) | 64.0 | 8,590 |
| Christian Coleman (D) | 35.9 | 4,816 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 7 | ||
| Total votes: 13,413 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Alabama House of Representatives District 47
Christian Coleman defeated Jim Toomey in the Democratic primary for Alabama House of Representatives District 47 on May 24, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Christian Coleman | 50.2 | 601 | |
| Jim Toomey | 49.8 | 596 | |
| Total votes: 1,197 | |||
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Republican primary election
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- David Wheeler (R)
2018
General election
General election for Alabama House of Representatives District 47
David Wheeler defeated Jim Toomey in the general election for Alabama House of Representatives District 47 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | David Wheeler (R) | 54.3 | 9,170 |
| Jim Toomey (D) | 45.7 | 7,721 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.0 | 8 | ||
| Total votes: 16,899 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Alabama House of Representatives District 47
Jim Toomey advanced from the Democratic primary for Alabama House of Representatives District 47 on June 5, 2018.
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| ✔ | | Jim Toomey |
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Mary Lynn Bates (D)
Republican primary election
Republican primary for Alabama House of Representatives District 47
David Wheeler advanced from the Republican primary for Alabama House of Representatives District 47 on June 5, 2018.
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| ✔ | | David Wheeler |
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Tom Byars (R)
Campaign themes
2026
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2022
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2018
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Jim Toomey participated in Ballotpedia's candidate survey on May 9, 2018. The survey questions appear in bold, and Jim Toomey's responses follow below.[1]
What would be your top three priorities, if elected?
| “ | 1. Alabama must accept the Medicaid Expansion option that is available to us. We are leaving billions of dollars on the table each year.
2. More funding for Public Education, especially High Quality pre-k. We must prepare our students for 21st century jobs. 3. Corruption of our Public Officials. We must restore the confidence in our Elected Officials.[2][3] |
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What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? Why?
| “ | Alabama is a State that is rich in natural resources. Did you know that 10% of all the freshwater in the Continental United States either originates in or flows through Alabama? I will fight to protect our valuable Natural Resources and be a good steward for our environment.Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; invalid names, e.g. too many[3]
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Ballotpedia also asked the candidate a series of optional questions. Jim Toomey answered the following:
Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow and why?
| “ | Rosa Parks has always been a hero of mine. She is an example of an ordinary person, like me, who stood up for what was right and consequently helped to change the world. Always do the right thing.[3] | ” |
| “ | The most important characteristics of an elected official are honesty, integrity, and compassion.[3] | ” |
| “ | I have always served my community by volunteering my time for the good of the community. I am a problem solver that knows how to compromise in order to get things done.[3] | ” |
| “ | The core responsibilities of this position is first and foremost to represent ALL the people of this district (47). And to do your homework on the issues that face Alabama so that you can make an informed decision that best represents your constituents.[3] | ” |
| “ | A better future for the people of Alabama through a stronger middle class.[3] | ” |
| “ | My first job was being a ""Paperboy"". I was 13 and kept the job for 3 or 4 years. That job taught me how to be accountable for my responsibilities.[3] | ” |
| “ | My favorite holiday is Thanksgiving. Family, food, and giving thanks.[3] | ” |
| “ | Experience is important. New ideas are more important.[3] | ” |
| “ | Adequate funding for Public Education.[3] | ” |
| “ | The most important ingredient in a relationship is trust. Trust must be earned. You earn peoples trust by always telling them the truth and treating them with respect.[3] | ” |
| “ | A good redistricting plan should favor neither political party.[3] | ” |
| “ | No.[3] | ” |
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See also
2026 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Note: The candidate's answers have been reproduced here verbatim without edits or corrections by Ballotpedia.
- ↑ Ballotpedia's candidate survey, "Jim Toomey's responses," May 9, 2018
- ↑ 3.00 3.01 3.02 3.03 3.04 3.05 3.06 3.07 3.08 3.09 3.10 3.11 3.12 3.13 Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
