ALGOP selects Pinkston as Circuit Court nominee

The Alabama Republican Party has selected Elmore County District Judge Patrick Pinkston to be its nominee for the 19th Judicial Circuit, Place 1.

“Judge Pinkston will bring a wealth of experience and a deep understanding of the legal system to his new role on the circuit court,” said ALGOP Chairman John Wahl. “Throughout his distinguished career, Judge Pinkston has consistently demonstrated a steadfast dedication to upholding the values of the Republican Party and the principles enshrined in our Constitution.

“Judge Pinkston has embodied the core values that define our party – including respect for individual rights, adherence to conservative principles, and a strong belief in the importance of judicial independence. We look forward to watching him take on this new role as he serves the people of Alabama with distinction.”

The position became open following Gov. Kay Ivey’s appointment of Judge Bill Lewis to the Alabama Court of Civil Appeals. By law, the party is tasked with choosing a nominee to replace him on the General Election ballot.

“I sincerely thank Chairman John Wahl and the rest of our dedicated Alabama GOP Candidate Committee for their professionalism and commitment to fundamental fairness which was on display throughout the selection process,” Pinkston said. “Having the support of so many who wrote letters and otherwise assisted me is very humbling. It has been a pleasure to serve alongside my dedicated juvenile probation staff over the last decade. Helping the children and families of Elmore County as presiding juvenile judge has been both a privilege and an honor. I look forward to working with the judges in Alabama’s 19th Judicial Circuit and to serving the citizens of Elmore, Autauga, and Chilton Counties in this judicial capacity. I have tremendous respect for Judge Baxley, Judge Booth and Judge-elect Calhoon. I believe we will make a fine team.”

Pinkston has worked in the legal sector for more than 28 years. His experience includes over 10-years as a district Judge, special circuit judge, and presiding juvenile judge. He has a law degree from the Jones School of Law and a master’s in law from the University of Missouri School of Law.

He is married to the former Georgia Brown Enslen, an eighth-generation Elmore County resident. The couple has four grown children and one granddaughter.

There is no Democratic nominee for this open seat so Judge Pinkston is poised to be elected unopposed in the general election, meaning that he will likely win six years in office without facing any opponent.

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