Mark Gaines
Mark Gaines (born 1955) is the presiding Probate Judge (Place 1) for Jefferson County Probate Court with responsibility over probate cases and county elections. He was appointed to his position on January 18, 2005 by Governor Bob Riley to fill a vacancy created by the resignation of Mike Bolin, who now sits on the Alabama Supreme Court.
Gaines, a Homewood resident, was previously a member of the Alabama House of Representatives from Alabama House District 46 (redistricted in 2002 from Alabama House District 47) first elected in 1990. He ran unopposed in the next three elections.
Gaines is a 1974 graduate of Vestavia Hills High School. He earned his bachelor's degree at Auburn University in 1979 and his Juris Doctorate from the Birmingham School of Law in 1985.
Gaines and his wife, Patti have three children. They are members of Covenant Presbyterian Church in Homewood.
2006 election
Gaines is running as a Republican against his colleague, Democrat Alan King, who is currently the Probate Judge, Place 2.
| Preceded by: Mike Bolin |
Jefferson County Probate Judge, Place 1 2005 - present |
Succeeded by: n/a |
| Preceded by: ? |
Representative, Alabama House District 46 1990 - 2005 |
Succeeded by: Paul DeMarco |
References
- Press Office, Office of the Governor, State of Alabama. (January 18, 2005) "Governor Riley Appoints Mark Gaines Jefferson County Probate Judge" - accessed October 25, 2006
- Archibald, John (October 10, 2006) "Judge race a real-life reality show." Birmingham News.