Birmingham, September 24, 2025
News Summary
The Birmingham metro area has witnessed a wave of leadership changes following the recent municipal runoff elections. New mayors were elected in Calera, Fairfield, and Lipscomb, while other incumbents retained their positions in closely contested races. The elections reflect significant shifts across various municipalities with new candidates emerging in several districts. The runoff elections for the Birmingham Board of Education are set for October 7, continuing the trend of competitive politics in the area.
Birmingham – The runoff election results for various municipalities in the Birmingham metro area have been finalized after months of campaigning. These results reflect a significant shift in leadership across several municipalities, with various new faces replacing incumbents. The Birmingham municipal runoff election is scheduled for October 7.
In Calera, incumbent Mayor Jon Graham lost to councilor Kenny Dale Cost, who won with a commanding 82% of the vote. The Center Point race saw incumbent Mayor Bobby Scott prevail against current council president D.M. Collins by just 150 votes.
Fairfield elected a new mayor, with Herman Carnes defeating Michael Williams. In addition, Omar Young won District 1 against Frederic Scott, Carlton Lewis beat Susan Joe Rembert-Parks for District 2, and Courtney Turner secured the District 5 spot. Meanwhile, in Graysville, two-term incumbent Mayor James Clark ‘Julio’ Davis won against councilor Karen Lauderdale by a narrow margin of 49 votes.
In Helena, Jeff McDaniels secured the Place 5 seat against Alex Miller, leading by 436 votes. The Homewood runoff resulted in Chris Lane winning the Ward 3 seat against John Manzelli, making a comeback from a deficit in the previous election.
Hoover experienced a change in its leadership, with Gene Smith winning Place 2 and Ashley Lovell winning Place 3 council seats, amid demands for a state audit due to financial controversies. In Leeds, Eddie W. Moore won the mayoral race against District 1 Councilor Kenneth Washington, while Sabrina Rose replaces Washington in District 1.
Lipscomb elected Robin “Rob” Sims, a former police officer, who defeated Councilwoman Lakendria Poellnitz as the city sought a change in leadership after the ousting of the incumbent mayor. In Pelham, Chris Townes won Place 3 council seat while Markus Snowden secured Place 4. The election in Tarrant marked a notable shift as Councilwoman Tracie Threadford defeated incumbent Wayman Newton, after years of contentious politics in the city.
In Vestavia Hills, Michael Vercher won the Place 3 seat against Brian Demarco by a margin of 420 votes. While many municipalities have finalized their elections, Birmingham Board of Education seats remain undecided in Districts 2, 8, and 9. A runoff for these districts is also set for October 7.
In District 2, former board member Terri Michal received 48% of the votes and will face incumbent Neonta Williams in the runoff. In District 8, candidates Antwon Bernard Womack and Pamela Bass are in a close contest, leading to a runoff. District 9 features Yamika Foy and Eric Hall in a competitive race, both candidates planning for the upcoming runoff.
Summary of Key Election Results:
| Municipality | Position/Change | Winner | Vote Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calera | Mayor | Kenny Dale Cost | 82% |
| Center Point | Mayor | Bobby Scott | 150 votes |
| Fairfield | Mayor | Herman Carnes | – |
| Graysville | Mayor | James Clark ‘Julio’ Davis | 49 votes |
| Helena | Place 5 | Jeff McDaniels | 436 votes |
| Homewood | Ward 3 | Chris Lane | – |
| Hoover | Place 2 & 3 | Gene Smith & Ashley Lovell | – |
| Leeds | Mayor & District 1 | Eddie W. Moore & Sabrina Rose | – |
| Lipscomb | Mayor | Robin “Rob” Sims | – |
| Pelham | Place 3 & Place 4 | Chris Townes & Markus Snowden | – |
| Tarrant | Council | Tracie Threadford | – |
| Vestavia Hills | Place 3 | Michael Vercher | 420 votes |
| Birmingham Education | Districts 2, 8, 9 | Runoff scheduled | – |
Frequently Asked Questions
What municipalities had significant mayoral changes in the Birmingham metro area elections?
Calera, Fairfield, and Lipscomb saw significant mayoral changes with new faces defeating incumbents.
When is the Birmingham municipal runoff election scheduled?
The Birmingham municipal runoff election is scheduled for October 7.
What are the noteworthy outcomes in the latest runoff elections?
The election outcomes reflect a significant shift in leadership across several municipalities, with various new faces replacing incumbents.
Are there any ongoing races for the Birmingham Board of Education?
Yes, the Birmingham Board of Education seats are still undecided in Districts 2, 8, and 9, with a runoff for these districts also scheduled for October 7.
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Additional Resources
- AL.com: Birmingham Metro Runoff Election Results 2025
- ABC3340: Beyond the Podium – Runoff Election Day
- AL.com: What Voters Need to Know for 2025 Runoff Elections
- Birmingham Times: Board of Education Seats Runoff
- Wikipedia: 2025 United States Elections
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