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Chris Beeker is from Greene County, Alabama. He has a bachelor's degree from the University of Mississippi. He is married to his wife, Carlley, and they have three children together. They attend Trinity Presbyterian Church in Tuscaloosa.

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Chris Beeker is from Eutaw, Alabama. He has a bachelor's degree from the University of Mississippi at Oxford. 

Chris previously owned and operated Beeker Catfish and Cattle Farms in Eutaw. He also served as a Greene County commissioner from 1986 to 2006, including a decade as chair.

Chris previously worked in banking and finance. He also worked as state director for the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Rural Development program.

Chris is currently a commissioner on the Alabama Public Service Commission. He was appointed to this position in September 2024.

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Chris is currently a commissioner on the Alabama Public Service Commission. He was appointed to this position in 2024. 

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Believes in energy independence and has a commitment to Alabama’s rural communities.

Said, "Alabama needs leaders who will reject the radical left’s climate agenda and fight for our conservative values."

Advocates for affordable, reliable, and domestically produced energy.

Seeks policies that lower energy costs and "put American workers first."

- Prioritizes energy independence.
- Said, "Alabama needs leaders who will reject the radical left’s climate agenda and fight for our conservative values."
- Advocates for affordable, reliable, and domestically produced energy.
- Seeks policies that lower energy costs and "put American workers first."

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Jim Zeigler is from Sylacauga, Alabama. He has a bachelor 27s degree in public administration from the University of Alabama and a law degree from Faulkner University. He is married to his wife, Jackie.

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Jim 'Zig' Zeigler is from Sylacauga, Alabama. He has a bachelor 's degree in public administration from the University of Alabama and a law degree from Faulkner University. He lives with his wife, Jackie.

Jim is a contributing writer for Yellowhammer News. He previously served as Alabama State Auditor from 2015 to 2023 and as a member of the Alabama Public Service Commission from 1974 to 1978. He also has experience as an elder-care planner and an attorney. 

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Jim is a contributing writer for Yellowhammer News. He also has experience as an elder-care planner and an attorney. 

Jim previously served as a member of the Alabama Public Service Commission from 1975 to 1979. He was elected twice as Alabama State Auditor and served from 2015 to 2023. He previously ran for Alabama treasurer in 1986 and for Alabama state auditor in 2002, but did not win.

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Jim previously served as a member of the Alabama Public Service Commission from 1974 to 1978. He was elected twice as Alabama State Auditor and served from 2015 to 2023. He previously ran for Alabama treasurer in 1986 and for Alabama state auditor in 2002, but did not win.

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Believes that big tech companies should fund their own power solutions for data centers instead of passing costs onto residents.

- Believes that big tech companies should fund their own power solutions for data centers instead of passing costs onto residents.

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- A public service commissioner is a member of the Alabama Public Service Commission, an elected state agency that regulates utility companies. The commission is composed of three members, including a president and two associate commissioners.
- Commissioners oversee and regulate services such as electricity, natural gas, water, and telecommunications across the state.
- In Alabama, public service commissioners are elected in statewide, partisan elections to four-year terms. Candidates may not have financial interests in or be employed by utility companies.
- Commissioners earn an annual salary set by state law, which is approximately $114,639 per year.

A state official who regulates utility services and sets rates.

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