J.R. Gaines

Democrat · Candidate for Circuit Judge, 15th Judicial Circuit, Place 4 (Montgomery County) · November 3, 2026

About this race

A judge on the state's main trial court. Hears serious criminal cases (felonies), large civil lawsuits and, in many states, family and probate matters.

1 candidate ran for Circuit Judge, 15th Judicial Circuit, Place 4 (Montgomery County) in the general election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.

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Funding

$25K raised.

Largest donorsAmount
Erby J Fischer$2,000
Copeland Franco Screws & GILL P.A.$2,000
Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP$2,000
Abell & Associates Llc$2,000
Rushton Stakely Johnson & Garrett P.A.$1,500
ET PAC$1,500
Parish LAW FIRM$1,000
Melton ESPY & Williams P.C.$1,000

Source: Alabama Secretary of State (FCPA reporting system), reports through 2026-04-16.

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What party is J.R. Gaines?
J.R. Gaines is running as a Democrat.
What does the Circuit Judge, 15th Judicial Circuit, Place 4 seat do?
A judge on the state's main trial court. Hears serious criminal cases (felonies), large civil lawsuits and, in many states, family and probate matters.
How much money has J.R. Gaines raised?
$25K as of the latest state campaign-finance filings.
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