Beth Kellum

Beth Kellum
Judge of the Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals
Incumbent
Assumed office
January 8, 2009
Personal details
PartyRepublican
EducationUniversity of Alabama

J. Elizabeth Kellum is an American judge who has served on the Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals since 2009. A member of the Alabama Republican Party, she has worked in law for much of her life.

Early life and education

Kellum grew up in Vance, Alabama. She graduated from Brookwood High School in 1977 and went on to attend the University of Alabama. There, she received both undergraduate and law degrees while majoring in political science.

Career

Kellum was first elected to the court of criminal appeals in 2008, defeating the Democratic nominee with 54% of the vote. She was subsequently re-elected in 2014 and 2020, where she fended off a Republican primary challenger.

On July 31, 2025, Kellum announced her re-election bid for the upcoming 2026 election. She ended her re-election bid in February.

References

  1. ↑ "Judge Kellum". Alabama Judicial System. Retrieved 24 April 2026.
  2. ↑ "Election results". Press-Register. November 6, 2008. p. 2B. Retrieved 24 April 2026.
  3. ↑ "J. Elizabeth Kellum". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 24 April 2026.
  4. ↑ "Criminal Appeals Judge Beth Kellum announces re-election campaign". Alabama Political Reporter. July 31, 2025. Retrieved 24 April 2026.
  5. ↑ Taylor, Caleb (May 14, 2026). "Riggs Walker running unopposed for Place 5 on Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals after incumbent Judge Beth Kellum drops re-election bid". 1819 News. Retrieved 14 May 2026.