Fayette County Commissioner Brad Cox announced he’s running to represent a region he knows well.
The House District 16 seat was opened when former Rep. Kyle South left to head up the West Alabama Chamber of Commerce.
“My experience as a public school teacher, county commissioner, pastor and banker makes me uniquely qualified to serve the people of Fayette, Jefferson and Tuscaloosa counties,” Cox said. “I’m a conservative Republican. I’ll carry those principles and my professional experiences to Montgomery.”
From 2013-16, Cox served a six-county area of west Alabama as a director for the Alabama Farmer’s Federation. He was appointed by Gov. Kay Ivey to the Fayette County Commission in September 2021. He was elected to a full term in 2022 with no opposition.
“It’s been a great honor to serve the people of Fayette County,” Cox said. “My campaign will focus on areas where I have personal experience, funding our public schools, making sure Alabama’s infrastructure is solid, and helping farmers and small business owners be successful.”
Cox has been married to Anna Guffey Cox for eight years. They have one son, Asher, and are in the process of adopting a child. Cox is pastor at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church.
A business development officer with Alabama One Credit Union, Cox received bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Auburn University. He taught agriculture for the Fayette County Schools from 2012-13 and 2016-2021.
The primary special election is Sept. 26.
Grayson Everett is a staff writer for Yellowhammer News. You can follow him on Twitter @Grayson270
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