The County Committee meets Monday February 22, 2010 at 6pm at the Homewood Library to open qualifying to run for offices in this year's June 1 Primary.

The Committee will also set qualifying fees for the various offices at that time.

The Jefferson County Democratic Party

Jefferson County Democratic Candidates

and Obama for America

Invite you to an election night victory celebration

Tuesday, Nov. 4, 7 p.m. until 11 p.m.

Boutwell Auditorium in Birmingham

Watch the returns with your fellow Democrats and cheer our candidates on to victory!

It's being called the most important election of a lifetime, and that might be understating the case.  Alabama is assumed to be a solid "red" state; let's add some blue! Vote for Barack Obama for president, and straight Democratic all the way down the ballot. Note that there are several constitutional amendments. For a sample ballot (PDF) for Jefferson County/Bessemer, click here . For Jefferson County/Birmingham (PDF), click here . Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

County Democrats are invited to Election Night at Boutwell Auditorium, 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. in the upstairs meeting room, hosted by the Jefferson County Democratic Executive Committee.

This is an important message from County Chair Robert Yarbrough.

The Jefferson County Democratic Executive Committee will meet on Thursday, July 31, 2008 at the Fairfield Civic Center. The meeting will start promptly at 6 p.m. The agenda will adhere to party rules.

At the meeting the Jefferson County Democratic Executive Committee will nominate the party's nominee for the County Commission District One election. This nomination will be made pursuant to orders of the Alabama Supreme Court and Circuit Judge Scott Vowell.

The meeting is open to the public, however only members of the Executive Committee will participate in the discussion and vote.

The big event for the year is coming Sept. 18 - the annual Blue Dot Ball. It will be in the same place as last year's, in Homewood in fabulous SOHO. Details and special guests will be announced soon. This is our major fundraiser, with proceeds going to "get out the vote" for our amazing Democratic candidates in the November election.

If you want to receive information as it is available, please email or call the Jefferson County Democratic Party with your contact information.

The District 57 Constable race will be the only Jefferson County Democratic runoff, in the election set for July 15. Georgia Gray Hampton received 48.79 percent of the vote; she will be in a runoff with Walter "Big Walt" Wilson, who obtained 26.93 percent. The vote was certified last week.

Democrats who live in District 57 can go to the polls on July 15 to cast their votes in the runoff election.

The primary election for state and local candidates is Tuesday, June 3. Here in Jefferson County we have several races on the ballot, including local and state judgeships. We will choose our nominees to go up against the Republicans in November. It looks like a great year for Democrats, so our nominees have a good shot at election. Be wise, look at all the candidates, and make your choice on June 3. Let's get a good Democratic turnout! Here's a link to al.com's interactive ballot, which includes information on the candidates: June 3 Ballot.

The regular meeting of the Jefferson County Democratic Executive Committee is set for Monday, June 2 at 6 p.m. Hospitality begins at 5:30 p.m.We will meet at the Communication Workers of America office, 210 Summit Parkway (off West Oxmoor Rd. in Homewood). Park in the rear; the meeting is in the downstairs conference room.

The Executive Committee will review and approve minutes for the 2008 meetings to date, as well as other items which committee members might add.

All Democrats are invited to attend. 

Local Democratic groups are hosting a Candidate Forum on May 20 at 6:30 p.m. at the Homewood Public Library, 1721 Oxmoor Rd.

Confirmed statewide candidates include Vivian Davis Figures, U.S. Senate and Deborah Bell Paseur, Alabama Supreme Court Associate Justice. All statewide and local Democratic candidates as listed in the Birmingham News on Saturday, April 5th have been invited.

Hosts and sponsoring organizations:
Over the Mountain Democrats
Birmingham Young Democrats
Shelby County Democrats
Magic City Democrats
Greater Birmingham DFA-PDA
National Jewish Democratic Council, B'ham chapter
Hoover H.S. and Mt. Brook H.S. Young Democrats

For information, contact Linda Verin, lindav0327@charter.net or call (205) 968-3650.

Jefferson County Democrats have their regular monthly meeting on May 5. Hospitality begins at 5:30 and the Executive Committee meeting at 6 p.m. We meet at the Communication Workers of America building, 210 Summit Parkway (off West Oxmoor Rd. in Homewood). Come to the rear of the building - the meeting is int he downstairs conference room.

 In addition to regular business, county-wide candidates will have an opportunity to make a brief statement. This will for those who are in the June 3 primary as well as those with no primary opposition but who will face Republicans in November.

 Candidates who are not running countywide, like Constables, are invited to attend for the networking opportunities.

Our meetings are the first Monday of each month, and we welcome all Democrats to attend. This is a great year to be a member of the Democratic Party!

The Jefferson County Democratic Executive Committee will meet Friday, April 4, 2008, from 4 to 6 p.m. There will be a casual wine & cheese reception for Jefferson County Democrats. 

Qualifying deadline is 5 p.m. April 4. Qualifying forms can be submitted at the meeting.

This month's meeting date was changed to accommodate qualifying. Regular meetings are on the first Monday of the month at 6 p.m. They will resume in May.

We will meet at the CWA Office at 210 Summit Blvd. in Homewood. This is off of West Oxmoor Road. Come to the back of the building - our meeting is in the downstairs meeting room.

Call 252-9431 ext 12 or email jeffcodem@bellsouth.net for more information.

Qualifying is open through 5 p.m. April 4 for the June 3 Democratic primary.

Candidates must file their qualifying documents and fee by the deadline in order to be on the ballot.

These are the county positions and their qualifying fees:

• Jefferson County Tax Assessor $1,476
• Jefferson County Tax Collector $1,476
• Tax Collector, Bessemer Division $1,328
• Tax Assessor, Bessemer Division $1,328
• Jefferson County Treasurer $1,215
• Treasurer, Bessemer Division $1,094
• Constable $ 200

Candidate packets are available at the office of County Chair Robert Yarbrough, 2809 5th Ave. S. in Birmingham, phone (205) 252-9431. Forms can be filed (a notary is available) and fees paid during regular business hours, although an advance phone call is advised.  (click here for above information in PDF file )

Those wishing to file for state or federal offices, including judgeships, should contact the Alabama Democratic Party at 800-955-3386 or see www.aladems.org . Complete qualifying information is available at the state website.

Complete information on qualifying:   http://www.aladems.org/resources/candidate_qualifying/

Please join fellow Democrats and elected officials from across

 Jefferson County

  for a Holiday Celebration

and cocktail buffet

Thursday December 20, 2007

4:30pm to 6:30pm

at the law offices of  Waldrep Stewart & Kendrick, LLC

2323 2nd Ave. North

Birmingham, Al. 35203

hosted by your Jefferson County Democratic Executive Committee