Election day is Tuesday across the country, and that is no different in Walker County as voters prepare to cast their ballots.
In addition to statewide elections, such as governor and attorney general, many local positions will be on the ballot, although the incumbents are running unopposed.
Walker County Sheriff Nick Smith is running unopposed in his position. Also unopposed are District Attorney Bill Adair, Coroner Joey Vick, Walker County Schools Superintendent Dennis Willingham and Senator Greg Reed.
As with any election, there are statewide amendments to be voted on as well. The first, although technically not an “amendment,” will be an amendment to restructure the Constitution of the State of Alabama. It will allow for the “arranging the constitution in proper articles, parts and sections, removing racist language, deleting duplicated and repealed provisions,” and other restructuring processes.
Amendment 1 is widely known as “Aniah’s Law” and gives judges the discretion to deny bail to certain violent criminals. The law is named after 19-year-old Aniah Blanchard. Blanchard, a Homewood native, was kidnapped and murdered.
Amendment 2 would allow for the state, county or municipality to award state-funded grant money to private entities for the purpose of building broadband infrastructure.
Last on the ballot is an amendment related directly to Walker County. If passed, the law would require that the Probate Judge be a licensed attorney.
To view/download the full sample ballot for Walker County’s Tuesday election, click here.
