A Holly Pond native with a record of public service on the Cullman County Board of Education announced his candidacy on Monday for the newly-vacated Alabama House District 11 seat.
Heath Allbright, owner of Holly Pond-based Brighton Forestry Services, is pledging to maintain both community values and economic growth as well as improve the quality of life for those in the district. Allbright was a member of the Cullman County Board of Education for two terms.
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He has big shoes to fill in the Alabama House as he runs to fill the vacancy of former State Rep. Randall Shedd, who resigned his seat earlier this month to serve as Senate Pro Tem Garlan Gudger’s constituent services director.
“I am running for Alabama House District 11 because I believe in the strength and potential of our community,” Allbright said in a campaign announcement on Monday.
“As a lifelong resident of Cullman County, I have seen firsthand the challenges we face and the opportunities we can seize. I am ready to work with the people to ensure our district thrives– supporting families, schools, and businesses while preserving the values that make District 11 home.”
“I want to be a representative who is approachable and accountable. Whether it’s fighting for our fair share of state resources or cutting through red tape to get things done, I will always put the people of District 11 first.”
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Alabama Lt. Governor Will Ainsworth endorsed Allbright shortly after the campaign announcement.
According to his campaign, Allbright will bring a wealth of local knowledge and a passion for public service to the office.
He outlined key priorities, including bolstering education funding, protecting our constitutional rights, and promoting job creation through support for small businesses and infrastructure development.
According to the governor’s office, the special primary election for Tuesday, May 13, 2025, the special primary runoff, if necessary, for Tuesday, June 10, 2025, and the special general election for Tuesday, August 26, 2025.
Austen Shipley is the News Director for Yellowhammer News. You can follow him on X @ShipleyAusten
