2022 Alabama Supreme Court election
November 8, 2022
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The 2022 Alabama Supreme Court election was held on November 8, 2022, to elect two justices to the Alabama Supreme Court. Primary elections were held on May 24, 2022.
Place 5
November 8, 2022
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Cook: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% >90% Kelly: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% | |||||||||||||||||
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Republican primary
Incumbent Justice Mike Bolin chose not to seek re-election.[1]
Candidates
Nominee
Eliminated in primary
- Debra H. Jones, circuit judge for the Seventh Judicial Circuit of Alabama.[3]
Polling
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size[a] |
Margin of error |
Greg Cook |
Debra Jones |
Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cygnal (R)[4] | March 16–17, 2022 | 600 (LV) | ± 4.0% | 11% | 7% | 82% |
| Cygnal (R)[5] | May 6–7, 2022 | 600 (LV) | ± 4.0% | 29% | 14% | 56% |
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Greg Cook | 318,366 | 55.35 | |
| Republican | Debra Jones | 256,827 | 44.65 | |
| Total votes | 575,193 | 100.00 | ||
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Anita Kelly, Montgomery County circuit judge.[7]
General election
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Greg Cook | 943,177 | 67.26 | |
| Democratic | Anita Kelly | 454,878 | 32.43 | |
| Write-in | 1,272 | 0.09 | ||
| Total votes | 1,399,327 | 100.00 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
By congressional district
Cook won six of seven congressional districts.[8]
| District | Cook | Kelly | Representative |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 69% | 31% | Jerry Carl |
| 2nd | 70% | 30% | Barry Moore |
| 3rd | 72% | 28% | Mike Rogers |
| 4th | 85% | 15% | Robert Aderholt |
| 5th | 68% | 32% | Mo Brooks (117th Congress) |
| Dale Strong (118th Congress) | |||
| 6th | 70% | 30% | Gary Palmer |
| 7th | 37% | 63% | Terri Sewell |
Place 6
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Kelli Wise, incumbent justice[9]
General election
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Kelli Wise (incumbent) | 998,043 | 97.51 | |
| Write-in | 25,490 | 2.49 | ||
| Total votes | 1,023,533 | 100.00 | ||
Notes
- ^ Key:
A – all adults
RV – registered voters
LV – likely voters
V – unclear
References
- ^ Flowers, Steve (2022-12-19). "Two Jefferson County legends retire". TPI Media Group. Retrieved 2026-01-15.
- ^ "Greg Cook is running for Alabama Supreme Court". Alabama Political Reporter. Retrieved 30 May 2025.
- ^ Cash, Timothy. "Press announcement: Judge Jones running for state supreme court". The Anniston Star. Retrieved 30 May 2025.
- ^ "Poll shows Ivey with strong approval, growing lead in primary field". Alabama Daily News. Retrieved 30 May 2025.
- ^ "Polls show Republican voters remain undecided on several down-ballot races". Alabama Daily News. Retrieved 30 May 2025.
- ^ a b c "2022 Election Information". Alabama Secretary of State. Retrieved 30 May 2025.
- ^ "Meet the candidates running for Alabama Supreme Court Place 5". WSFA 12. Retrieved 30 May 2025.
- ^ https://davesredistricting.org/maps#viewmap::b1cfc3f6-27df-498d-a147-0664d75fea88
- ^ "GOP Candidate Justice Kelli Wise to speak at Talladega County party meeting on Feb. 17". Sylacauga News. Retrieved 30 May 2025.