
Douthit, who was previously appointed to serve as District Judge for Place 1 by Gov. Kay Ivey in January, defeated Huntsville attorney Michael Tewalt, earning 65.3% (18,096) of the vote compared to Tewalt's 34.7% (9,629).

The former chief trial attorney for the Madison County District Attorney's Office, Tim Douthit, was sworn in as the county's newest district judge on Friday.

The chief trial attorney for the Madison County District Attorney's Office has announced a campaign for a local judgeship.