District Court Judge, Madison County, Place No. 4

Jason M. Jones

Democratic nominee; attorney for eight years. Has worked as a deputy attorney general with the Alabama Department of Human Resources, a parents' attorney and a guardian ad litem, and in criminal and civil practice; earlier worked with the Department of Defense.

Criminal justice: "I’m not a candidate who’s saying I’m tough on crime because I’m not. I’m fair on crime." (WHNT (Dallas Parker), Oct 8, 2026 (verified in browser))
Criminal justice: "Whether you’re a defendant, whether you’re a victim, you want to ensure that fairness prevails." (WHNT (Dallas Parker), Oct 8, 2026 (verified in browser))

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John R. Allen

Incumbent district judge, appointed in May 2025; practiced law almost 25 years, including juvenile, criminal and civil cases in Madison County, before taking the bench.

Sources: WHNT, Oct 8, 2026 · 23rd Judicial Circuit, district judges (official)

Bail: "You need judges who, in those type of cases and serious crimes, will set appropriate bonds." (WHNT (Dallas Parker), Oct 8, 2026 (verified in browser))
"I take seriously my job to protect our community while maintaining the presumption of innocence and people’s rights." (WHNT (Dallas Parker), Oct 8, 2026 (verified in browser))

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