By Zach Hester, Reporter • zach@southerntorch.com (Photo by Judge Beth Kellum)

ALABAMA — Incumbent Beth Kellum has defeated challenger Will Smith in the race for Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals, Place 2. 

Kellum, who has served on the Court since 2009, won the Republican runoff for the seat on Tuesday night. 

"Thank you to everyone who made the effort to vote in today's 'pandemic election'," said Kellum in a statement. "It has been one of the great honors of my life to represent you on the Court of Criminal Appeals for the past 12 years. It was a hard foguht race, and I am thankful for the people of Alabama and for the trust you put in me to serve the great State of Alabama. I look forward to serving you for another six years!"

Kellum won the race with 241,183 votes statewide over Smith, who received 193,060 votes.  

With no Democratic or independent opposition on the ballot in November, Kellum's victory in the Republican primary essentially ensures that she will see another term.