Cindy Myrex likely headed to runoff with Clint Hollingsworth in Alabama House District 12 special GOP primary election

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July 16, 2025

On Tuesday, Republican candidate Cindy Myrex nearly avoided a run-off election in Alabama House District 12 by roughly two dozen votes.

A special election is underway to fill the vacancy left by former State Rep. Corey Harbison after he stepped down from his Cullman-area seat earlier this year.

With a total of 4,235 votes cast, real estate agent Cindy Myrex secured 49.81% of the vote, over local businessman Clint Hollingsworth, who garnered 43.24%. Heather Doyle and Dan McWhorter were also on the ballot, but neither secured more than roughly 150 votes.

By official accounts, including that of the Alabama Republican Party, the election will result in a run-off. However, there is a marginal chance Myrex can still win outright when the Cullman County Board of Registrars reviews the provisional ballots next Tuesday.

With roughly 20 provisional ballots still uncounted, Myrex remains within striking distance of avoiding a runoff. To win outright, nearly all remaining ballots would need to go in her favor.

All boxes reporting including provisional ballots. This is a runoff at the moment. Provisionals will be counted on Tuesday. No official statement from either camp yet. #alpolitics pic.twitter.com/Bqj6tzqoQo

— Grayson Everett (@Grayson270) July 16, 2025

Hollingsworth posted on election day that some voters were confused at their polling locations about which district they are registered in — and encouraged them to complete provisional ballots.

According to the Alabama Secretary of State’s office, the unofficial final results were:

Heather Doyle: 150 votes – 3.51%
Clint Hollingsworth: 1,848 votes – 43.24%
Dan McWhorter: 147 votes – 3.44%
Cindy Myrex: 2,090 votes – 49.81%

“We want to thank all the candidates for a well-run race and their dedication to public service,” Jeannie Burniston, ALGOP Director of Legislative Affairs & Communications said on Tuesday night.

“It is a significant sacrifice to serve, and we respect everyone who wishes to contribute to making our communities a better place. House District 12 is a solidly Republican seat—President Donald J. Trump won nearly 90% of the vote in Cullman County—and the Alabama Republican Party is committed to keeping it in conservative hands. We look forward to working with the eventual winner to protect our shared values.”

Today's Special Election Primary in HD12 is likely headed to a runoff between Cindy Myrex and Clint Hollingsworth, pending the counting of provisional ballots on Tuesday, July 22, 2025. A heartfelt thank you to all four Republicans who stepped up to run and serve. #ALpolitics pic.twitter.com/y82BnmI59S

— ALGOP (@ALGOP) July 16, 2025

If a special run-off election between Myrex and Hollingsworth is determined after provisional ballots are counted, that election will take place on Tuesday, August 12, 2025.

Grayson Everett is the editor in chief of Yellowhammer News. You can follow him on X @Grayson270.