Bryan Brinyark and Brad Cox have both advanced to the Republican primary runoff in the House District 16 special election on October 24.
Republican voters went to the polls on Tuesday in HD16 to select their State Representative.
The seat became vacant when Rep. Kyle South (R-Fayette) resigned to become the President and CEO of the West Alabama Chamber of Commerce.
Brinyark had 32.56% of the vote – 1,201 votes. Cox only had 15 votes more (1216 votes) when Alabama Today went to press late on Tuesday night.
Greg Fanin received 218 votes (5.91 votes).
Greg Lowery was removed from the ballot by the Alabama Republican Party because he ran as a Democrat for probate judge within the last five years. It was too late, however, to remove his name from the ballots which had already gone to the printer.
Despite having suspended his campaign, Lowery still got 52 votes (1.41%).
Floyd Rodgers Jr. received 320 votes (8.67%).
Mike Simpson received 682 votes (18.49%).
There were only 3,689 votes cast. These election results are preliminary and may be subject to change.
According to his website, “Bryan Brinyark was born and raised in Tuscaloosa County and graduated from Central High School in Tuscaloosa in 1986. He then attended the University of Alabama, graduating with a bachelor’s degree in 1990 and his law degree in 1993. Brinyark has lived in the Samantha/Windham Springs area for 19 years, where he raised his family on a small farm.”
“Bryan Brinyark is a devoted family man, a Christian, and a proud member of the Republican Party. He has been a stalwart of the legal profession in Tuscaloosa while also serving his larger community. He is a partner attorney with Brinyark & Frederick, serving clients in West Alabama. As a lawyer, he is passionate about advocating for his clients and upholding the law.”
According to Brad Cox’s website, he “Is a seasoned leader with a strong background in agricultural education and community development. As an Agriculture Teacher and FFA Advisor at Fayette County High School, Brad led one of our state’s top-tier ag programs, earning multiple FFA awards and expanding it to include a student livestock exhibition and a school farm. His role as Area 2 Director at the Alabama Farmers Federation allowed him to develop a valuable network in the agricultural and political spheres. Currently, Brad serves as a Business Development Officer at Alabama One Credit Union, where he helps business, land, and agricultural clients while forming partnerships with local, state, and national organizations. Brad also serves as District One Commissioner for the Fayette County Commission. Brad plays a vital role in budget creation, industry recruitment, and ensuring the county’s well-being.”
There was no Democratic primary in HD16, as John Underwood was the only Democrat to qualify. Underwood will face the eventual Republican nominee in the January 9 general election.
House District 16 includes Fayette County and portions of northern Tuscaloosa County and western Jefferson County.
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