The Huntsville Area Association of REALTORS® Board of Directors has voted to endorse the following candidates in upcoming races for Madison County Primary Elections on Tuesday, May 24, 2022.
Additional endorsements will be considered by the REALTOR® Party Candidate Workgroup and presented to the HAAR Board of Directors in Huntsville municipal races after qualifying (June 28, 2022). There are no Madison City elections in 2022.
Chris Shaw for Madison County Schools Superintendent
From bus driver to principal, Shaw has served at nearly every level in public education in a diverse set of communities. His experience is invaluable at a time when issues need to be addressed like building school infrastructure, attracting new quality teachers to the workforce, and improving classroom technology.
HAAR urges voters to support Chris Shaw in in the Republican Primary for this office. There are no candidates running for the Democratic nomination. The winner of the May 24 Republican Primary will go on to win the General Election on November 8, 2022.
Jaylen Cotton for Madison County School Board, District 5
Cotton will bring a fresh, explosive voice to the Madison County School Board and make an immediate impact. His energy and unique perspective are rare assets and will bridge the communication gap between administrators, teachers, and studies. While this is his first campaign, Jaylen has already put in the work to learn the processes of public service under local officials like County Probate Judge Frank Barger.
HAAR urges voters to support Jaylen Cotton in the Republican primary for this office. There are no candidates running for the Democratic nomination. The winner of the May 24 Republican Primary will go on to win the General Election on November 8, 2022.
Kevin Turner for Madison County Sheriff
HAAR endorsed Turner in his 2018 contested election, who has since operated his office with distinction and a culture change from the previous administration. While he does not have an opponent and will be reelected barring a write-in campaign, ensuring his campaign is well-resourced for the future is critical to ensure consistent quality community service from the Sheriff’s office.
HAAR urges voters to support Kevin Turner in the Republican primary for this office. There are no other candidates running for the this office. The winner of the May 24 Republican Primary will go on to win the General Election on November 8, 2022.