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Benjamin M. Bowden

Judge, Court of Civil Appeals, Place 4, Alabama Civapp 4 · Republican

OfficeholderOn the 2026 ballotIncumbent · Alabama Civapp 4 · Nov 3 General

Ballot status source: Alabama Secretary of State — Certification of candidates for the November 3, 2026 General Election · read Sep 24, 2026

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  • Alabama Secretary of State — Certification of candidates for the November 3, 2026 General Election (Republican, Democratic and independent certifications, August 26, 2026; transcribed from the certified image PDFs): AL-CIVAPP-4 (Alabama Republican Party certification of primary winners (June 24 and August 20, 2026)) — 'Benjamin M. Bowden', Republican
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  • Holds judicial office; casts no legislative votes

    Judicial officeholder. His official biography lists no legislative service. As Covington County Probate Judge (2008–2016) he did not chair the county commission: under Covington's local law (Code of Alabama §45-20-71.13) the commission is led by its own president.

    Sep 25, 2026 · Official · Alabama Judicial System · source

Newest first. A close vote was decided by 5% of the votes cast or less (or 10 votes or fewer, under a fifth of the votes). Broke with party: voted against most of their party, where the record gives the party split.

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  • On the Nov 3, 2026 general ballot — Judge, Court of Civil Appeals, Place 4

    Republican nominee · certified

    Sep 2, 2026 · Official · Alabama Secretary of State · source

  • Judge, Court of Civil Appeals, Place 4 · AL-CIVAPP-4

    Republican · Incumbent · On the 2026 ballot

    Sep 2, 2026 · Official · Alabama Secretary of State · source

  • Current office: Judge, Alabama Court of Civil Appeals (appointed May 21, 2025)

    Appointed to the Court of Civil Appeals May 21, 2025. Previously Circuit Judge, 22nd Judicial Circuit (Covington County), 2016–2025, and Covington County Probate Judge, Nov 8, 2008 – Mar 17, 2016.

    May 21, 2025 · Official · Alabama Judicial System · source

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