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On Tuesday, we have a chance to send a clear message that Shelby County belongs to the people, not the political establishment. Jared “Jay” Welborn is not running to protect the same old system.
On Tuesday, we have a chance to send a clear message that Shelby County belongs to the people, not the political establishment. Jared “Jay” Welborn is not running to protect the same old system.
He is running to bring faith, fairness, and real accountability back to the courtroom. District Court impacts real people, families, children, small businesses, and citizens who deserve to be heard, not pushed through a system built for insiders.
He is running to bring faith, fairness, and real accountability back to the courtroom. District Court impacts real people, families, children, small businesses, and citizens who deserve to be heard, not pushed through a system built for insiders.
Jay will bring balanced judgment, humility, and integrity to the bench. If you are ready to uproot the establishment and elect a judge who will serve the people, vote Jay Welborn for District Judge on Tuesday.
Jay will bring balanced judgment, humility, and integrity to the bench. If you are ready to uproot the establishment and elect a judge who will serve the people, vote Jay Welborn for District Judge on Tuesday.
A Judge You Can Trust to Uphold the Law. Every Time.
A Judge You Can Trust to Uphold the Law. Every Time.
Proven courtroom experience. Unwavering integrity. Committed to applying the law fairly for every family in Shelby County.
Proven courtroom experience. Unwavering integrity. Committed to applying the law fairly for every family in Shelby County.
Election Day is May 19. Let’s finish strong.
Election Day is May 19. Let’s finish strong.
Why I Serve?
Why I Serve?
“This isn’t a campaign. This is a calling.”
“This isn’t a campaign. This is a calling.”
I’ve been asked a lot lately, “Why this? Why now?”
And the truth is, it’s not one moment. It’s a lifetime.
It’s my family.
It’s how I was raised.
It’s the responsibility I feel every single day to live with integrity, to work hard, and to serve others well.
And it’s my faith.
Not in a way that’s loud or performative, but in a way that’s steady. Guiding. Forming who I am behind the scenes, long before any campaign ever began.
I don’t stand here and say, “God told me to run.”
That’s not how this has felt.
What I can say is this:
God has been preparing me.
Through every role.
Every challenge.
Every opportunity to learn, to lead, and to serve people where they are.
Looking back, I can see it now, how each step has shaped me into someone equipped for this moment. Not just with legal knowledge, but with perspective. With patience. With a deep respect for people and the weight of decisions that affect their lives.
Because the District Court isn’t theoretical.
It’s real life.
It’s the family trying to navigate a difficult season.
It’s the working man dealing with a financial hardship.
It’s the individual standing in a courtroom, hoping someone will listen, really listen.
And I’ve spent my career in those spaces.
Not just in one lane, but across many.
From managing operations in complex financial matters…
To working inside a judge’s office…
To representing clients…
To presiding over hearings where decisions had real consequences for real people.
Those experiences didn’t just build a résumé.
They built understanding.
And that’s what this role requires.
I’m not running to wear a robe.
I’m not running for the next step or the next title.
I’m running because I believe I’m called to serve, right here, in this role, for this community.
To be fair.
To be steady.
To be faithful to the law.
And to treat every single person who walks into that courtroom with dignity.
At this point in my life, I’m not chasing anything.
I’m stepping into something.
A responsibility.
A purpose.
A chance to give back in a way that matters, not for a moment, but for years to come.
So when you hear my message: Faith, Freedom, and Fairness,
know this:
It’s not a slogan.
It’s who I am.
It’s how I’ll serve.
And it’s why I’m here.
Because this isn’t a campaign.
This is a calling.
My name is JARRED "JAY" WELBORN. I am running to serve you as a District Court Judge in Shelby County, AL
My name is JARRED "JAY" WELBORN. I am running to serve you as a District Court Judge in Shelby County, AL
JARRED "JAY" WELBORN for DISTRICT COURT JUDGE
JARRED "JAY" WELBORN for DISTRICT COURT JUDGE
✔ Apply the Law Fairly
No bias. No shortcuts. Just the law.
✔ Apply the Law Fairly
No bias. No shortcuts. Just the law.
✔ Respect Every Person in the Courtroom
Every case matters because every person matters.
✔ Respect Every Person in the Courtroom
Every case matters because every person matters.
✔ Keep Our Community Safe
Accountability and justice go hand in hand.
✔ Keep Our Community Safe
Accountability and justice go hand in hand.
Faith has always been the compass of my life. It shapes how I raise my children, treat my neighbor, and serve on the bench as Shelby County’s new District Court Judge. However, as a candidate, when I talk about faith, I mean more than just my personal beliefs. I mean restoring the public’s faith in our judicial system.
District Court is where everyday life intersects with the Court system, and it's often where the public first engages with the Court. People should never step into a courtroom wondering if justice is only for some. Our neighbors deserve to have confidence and faith that the law applies equally, whether you wear a suit or coveralls, whether you live in the valley or on the ridge. That’s the kind of courtroom I will run. One founded on trust, not titles.
Freedom is the thread that runs through every part of our American story, but it cannot stand without strong institutions. As your District Judge, I will respect the separation of powers. I won’t legislate from the bench, and I will not pander to political agendas in the courtroom.
The role of a judge is not to create law, it’s to interpret it, apply it fairly, and guard against the misuse of power. If we lose that balance, we lose more than order, we lose liberty, and I refuse to let that liberty deteriorate on my watch.
Fairness is the foundation of justice. When you or someone you love comes to court, you deserve to be heard. You deserve a process that is timely, transparent, and unbiased. You should never feel rushed, overlooked, or assume that the outcome was predetermined before your case started.
That’s not fairness. That’s failure.
What I promise you is this: To listen before I rule; to honor the law above personal or political opinion; and to treat every individual with the dignity they deserve, not because of who they are, but because of what they’re entitled to as citizens of our great state and the greatest nation in the world.
GET INVOLVED
GET INVOLVED
3 WAYS YOU CAN HELP JAY WIN
3 WAYS YOU CAN HELP JAY WIN
NOW IS THE TIME
NOW IS THE TIME
Elections are decided by those who show up.
Elections are decided by those who show up.
Election Day is May 19.
Election Day is May 19.
Let’s come together and elect a judge who will serve with integrity, fairness, and unwavering commitment to doing what’s right.
Let’s come together and elect a judge who will serve with integrity, fairness, and unwavering commitment to doing what’s right.
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