engaging in such deals while attacking Democratic legislators holding state jobs. Chapman denied wrongdoing, and stated that the charity's funds paid to her firm come from fundraising, not its state grants. The Birmingham News, which had endorsed Chapman in her 2006 campaign, rejected these arguments and sharply criticized her over the issue. On April 6, 2009, Chapman announced she would seek reelection as Alabama Secretary of State in 2010, and was successful in her bid. Personal life In 1988, Killough married James Chapman, with whom she has twin sons, Taylor and Thatcher. Her husband, James Chapman died on April 3, 2011, of acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) at the age of 50. The family lives in Hoover, Alabama. References External links Beth Chapman's website 1962 births Living people Secretaries of State of Alabama State cabinet secretaries of Alabama 2000 United States presidential electors University of Alabama at Birmingham alumni Women state constitutional officers of Alabama State Auditors of Alabama Alabama Republicans University of Montevallo alumni People from Greenville, Alabama People from Hoover, Alabama 2004 United States presidential electors 21st-century American women politicians 21st-century American politicians 20th-century American women politicians American press secretaries 20th-century American politicians