The only contested races in Alabama involving our appellate courts are for the Supreme Court. There are three candidates running for Chief Justice; Chuck Malone, the incumbent, who was appointed by Gov. Robert Bentley; Roy Moore, a former holder of the officer; and Charlie Graddick, a circuit judge from Mobile. The only other race is for the seat being vacated by Justice Tom Woodall. The candidates are Judge Tommy Bryan, who currently serves on the Court of Civil Appeals, and Circuit Judge Debra Jones from Anniston.