The SPLC Action Fund on Thursday endorsed four candidates running in upcoming judicial elections in Alabama.
Jefferson County attorney AshLeigh Dunham received an endorsement in her race for a seat on the Alabama Supreme Court. A Huntsville native with a law degree from Cumberland School of Law at Samford University, Dunham has spent her career advocating for families treated unfairly by the legal system. She currently serves as a referee in Jefferson County’s Juvenile Court, where she adjudicates hearings related to children and families in crisis. Dunham also is an owner and practicing attorney at Magic City Fertility Law, which helps families navigate the legal complexities of their fertility journeys in the state.
“AshLeigh Dunham recognizes the profound role our courts play in determining whether every community member has equal access to justice,” said Madison Hollon, senior program manager of political campaigns for the SPLC Action Fund. “She understands the importance of upholding the law and the Constitution faithfully, while still recognizing the human impact of the decisions that she makes. Alabama families and communities will be better served with Dunham on the bench, where she can safeguard their rights and strengthen trust that the courts are acting in the best interests of the people they serve.”
The SPLC Action Fund also endorsed three candidates running for district court judge seats in Madison County: Kimberly Kelley Rucker, Jason M. Jones and Raven Perry-Beach.
“Madison County has an important opportunity to elect a strong roster of principled judges who are committed to equity and accountability in the legal system,” Hollon said. “Electing these candidates, who bring with them decades of legal experience, will help ensure that every resident in the county who has an issue that comes before the judiciary is treated with dignity and fairness.”
Elections will be held on November 3, 2026. Information on how to vote in Alabama’s elections can be found here.
