George Bowman wins District 1 seat on Jefferson County Commission

Johnathan Austin, who lost 2,188-1,751 with 99 percent of ballots counted, says Republican cross-over votes decided election. George Bowman is all smiles after winning runoff election. (The Birmingham News / Mark Almond) Former County Commissioner and retired U.S. Army Maj. Gen. George Bowman has won … Read more from The Birmingham News

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