On March 5, 2024, Alabama held a Republican primary election for the Chief Justice position on the Alabama Supreme Court. They are competing to fill the seat currently held by Chief Justice Tom Parker who is retiring due to reaching the state’s mandatory retirement age. Justice Sarah Stewart defeated former Alabama state senator Bryan Taylor in the primary and will advance to the general election on November 5, 2024.
Total Estimated TV Spending: $1,623,240
Candidates:
- Estimated spending by Sarah Stewart: $904,210
- Estimated spending by Bryan Taylor: $71,130
Outside groups:
- Reported spending by Fair Courts America: $647,900
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March 1 – NEVER BEEN A JUDGE
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In this ad, a voiceover says: “Bryan Taylor stood with gun-grabbing liberals when he had the chance to defend our constitutional rights”
Sponsor: Sarah Stewart
Estimated Spending: $119,260
February 29 – DONALD TRUMP
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In this ad, a voiceover says: “Conservative Republican Sarah Stewart will be a Chief Justice President Trump can be proud of.”
Sponsor: Sarah Stewart
Estimated Spending: $124,520
February 23 – RIGHT CHOICE
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In this ad, a voiceover says: “If you like Trump’s judges, you’ll love Bryan Taylor.”
Sponsor: Fair Courts America
Reported Spending: $647,900
February 22 – FOLLOW THE LAW
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In this ad, a voiceover says: “A Trump-tough conservative, patriot, and constitutional lawyer, Bryan Taylor will fight to end the weaponization of our justice system.”
Sponsor: Bryan Taylor
Estimated Spending: $71,130
February 21 – TOUGH ON CRIME JUDGE
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In this ad, a voiceover says: “Republicans can trust Justice Sarah Stewart to keep us safe and protect our rights.”
Sponsor: Sarah Stewart
Estimated Spending: $660,430
