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By RACHEL RAIFORD | Staff Writer

Following his appointment in June 2022 and running unopposed in the Republican Primary in May, Republican candidate Casey Duncan won the General Election for Shelby County District Judge Place 2 on Tuesday, Nov. 5.

“I’m appreciate to the voters for putting their confidence in me,” Duncan said. “I’ve had this job for more than two years now, and I’m relieved that I have the opportunity to continue in my position.”

Up against Democratic candidate Ashley Bell, Duncan won more than 70 percent of the votes, which was more than 74,000 of the 106,480 total votes cast according to unofficial results. Bell received almost 30 percent of the vote, which was more than 30,000 votes.

Duncan’s election follows his appointment from Gov. Kay Ivey to take over the role as district court judge in 2022.

“I’ve been serving out the portion of the remainder of Danny Crowson’s term after his sudden passing,” Duncan said. “I’m grateful for the opportunity to continue his work and my own during my first full term.”

For 23 years Duncan privately practiced as an attorney, with his office on Main Street in Columbiana. During his time as a criminal defense attorney, he prosecuted cases across the county in Calera, Helena, Harpersville and Vincent.

“I was the contract public defender in the Shelby County District Court for 15 years, the very court I sit in now as the judge, so I have been well versed in how this court specifically works,” Duncan said.

Duncan is currently one of two District Court Judges for Shelby County, the other being Erin Welborn. He currently serves on a committee for a mental health initiative, something he wishes to expand on during his first full term.

“I’m fortunate enough to be on that committee led by Judge Boyd, who are in the process of identifying things that can be done for the mentally ill in our county,” Duncan said.

Duncan extended thanks to his family for their support throughout the last two years as he took on his role as the District Judge.

“They have been so supportive through the transition of my appointment, and I would not be here without them,” Duncan said. “When I was going through the process of being considered by Governor Ivey there were dozens of people writing letters on my behalf. The way they vouched for me is something I am deeply appreciative of.”