On Tuesday, Republican voters in House District 16 go to the polls to select their next state Representative. The candidates are Bryan Brinyark and Brad Cox. They both advanced from the Republican primary in the House District 16 special primary election last month.
The seat became vacant when Rep. Kyle South (R-Fayette) resigned to become the President and CEO of the West Alabama Chamber of Commerce.
Both got about 32.5% of the votes in the primary. 1216 votes for Cox and 1201 Brinyark 1201.
There were only 3,689 votes cast in the primary. Every vote is likely to matter in the primary runoff.
His website says, “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.”
Brad Cox’s website, that 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.
Polls will be open at 7:00 a.m. and close at 7:00 p.m. Voters will need to bring a valid photo with them to the polls in order to participate and vote only at the polling place where they are assigned. There is no online voting or same-day voter registration in Alabama.
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