Orange Beach, Ala. – (OBA) – In the latest electoral showdown in Baldwin County and the State of Alabama, voters cast their ballots in a series of significant races that spanned from the Presidential to Congressional levels, alongside pivotal regional and state constitutional matters. The Republican primary for the U.S. House District 1 saw Barry Moore emerge victorious over Jerry Carl, securing a narrow lead with 51.4% of the votes. In the race for Alabama Supreme Court Chief Justice, Sarah Stewart defeated Stephen Parker, garnering 61.4% of the vote. The Alabama Public Service Commission President position was clinched by Twinkle Cavanaugh, who won against Robert McCollum with 61.1% of the votes. Local elections also drew attention, with Brenda Ganey winning the Circuit Clerk position for Baldwin County and Andrea Lindsey securing a seat on the Baldwin County Board of Education for District 2. Additionally, State Amendment One, which proposed to simplify the process for local bills to reach House votes, was narrowly defeated.

Yesterday's election involved Presidential, Congressional, Regional  and Alabama's Constitution. Here are the results for Alabama and Baldwin County:

U.S. House - District 1 (Republican)

Candidates                                                              Votes            %

BARRY MOORE                                                      53,591           51.4

JERRY CARL                                                           50,497         48.5

* Moore wins Republican primary with 98% of votes counted. Carl has conceded. No Democratic challenger.

Alabama Supreme Court Chief Justice

Candidates                                                              Votes            %

SARAH STEWART (R)                                         332,008         61.4

STEPHEN PARKER (R)                                       207,566         38.4

Alabama Public Service Commission President

Candidates                                                              Votes            %

TWINKLE CAVANAUGH (R)                              329,283         61.1

ROBERT MCCOLLUM (R)                                   209,310         38.8

Circuit Clerk - Baldwin County

Candidates                                                              Votes            %

BRENDA GANEY                                                 17,780             54.4

KIM EARL                                                                14,871             45.5

Baldwin County Board of Education (District 2)

Candidates                                                              Votes            %

ANDREA LINDSEY  (R)                                         2,285           56.7

CARRIE HOSIER (R)                                               1,743            43.2

State Amendment One - "would have allowed local bills easier access to House votes"

Options                                                              Votes            %

YES                                                                     340,404         48.7

NO                                                                       358,942          51.3