Tuscaloosa Attorney Bryan Brinyark has won the Special Election Republican Runoff in Alabama House District 16.
Bryan Brinyark received 1706 votes (52.75% of the vote), while Chairman of the Fayette County Commission Brad Cox received 1528 votes (47.25%). The two had been virtually even in the special Republican primary.
Alabama Republican Party Chairman John Wahl congratulated Brinyark on the victory.
“Being a public servant is a true commitment and calling, one which requires great selflessness and sacrifice,” said Wahl. “I would like to thank all of our candidates for giving their time and talents to this campaign. I truly appreciate their desire to represent the people of House District 16 in the Alabama Legislature. On behalf of the Alabama Republican Party, I would like to offer my congratulations to Bryan Brinyark and look forward to working with him in the future as we mount a vigorous general election campaign.”
Brinyark lives on a small farm in northern Tuscaloosa County. Tuscaloosa County played a huge role in his victory.
“I’m proud of northern Tuscaloosa County and especially the Northside community for how they turned out,” Brinyark told Patch. “To increase your turnout by such a wide margin in a runoff is unheard of. We knew we had a big task in front of us, but the community came together, and I’m thankful.”
Brinyark had the endorsement of the Business Council of Alabama (BCA), while the Alabama Education Association (AEA) supported Cox.
House District 16 covers Fayette County and portions of Jefferson and Tuscaloosa Counties. It became vacant when former State Representative Kyle South (R-Fayette) became the President and CEO of the Chamber of Commerce of West Alabama.
Brinyark will face Democratic nominee John Underwood in the Special General Election on January 9, 2024.
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