Republican voters in Alabama’s House District 11 cast their ballots Tuesday in a special primary election to effectively select their next State Representative.
The winner was Heath Allbright, a Cullman County businessman, farmer and former school board member. He defeated former U.S. Army Colonel Don Fallin after an oversaturated and negative campaign fight.
With nearly all boxes reporting on Tuesday night, Allbright was ahead with an estimated, unofficial total of 54.76% compared to Fallin’s 45.24%.
While Fallin over-performed in the district’s eleven Cullman County boxes, Allbright captured enough of the Blount County vote and held enough ground in Cullman County to emerge as the decisive winner.
“I am deeply honored by the trust voters in District 11 have placed in me,” Allbright said after victory.
“I’m ready to fight for our families, schools, and businesses, ensuring our community thrives while preserving the values that make Blount and Cullman Counties home.”
A lifelong resident of Holly Pond and owner of Brighton Forestry Services, Allbright campaigned on a platform of reducing taxes, supporting small businesses, and protecting rural Alabama’s values.
The seat became vacant following the resignation of State Rep. Randall Shedd, who stepped down in February to serve as director of constituent affairs for Senate President Pro Tem Garlan Gudger (R-Cullman).
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HD11 encompasses parts of Cullman and Blount counties, including the Snead, Oneonta, Hanceville, and Blountsville communities.
Allbright will face the Democratic nominee in the special general election on August 26, 2025. The district is considered a Republican stronghold. Shedd, who first won the seat in a 2013 special election, faced no general election opposition in subsequent races.
Lt. Governor Will Ainsworth, who endorsed Allbright almost immediately after his campaign launch, issued his congratulations on Tuesday night after the ballots were counted.
Congratulations to Republican nominee for House District 11, Heath Allbright. As a husband, father, and small business owner, Heath understands the challenges Alabamians face, and I am confident he will be a strong, conservative voice in the House.
— Will Ainsworth (@willainsworthAL) May 14, 2025
Chairman of the Alabama Republican Party, John Wahl, said he is committed to elect conservative, effective leaders.
“Congratulations to Heath Allbright on winning the Republican nomination for House District 11. We’re grateful to both candidates for stepping forward to serve, and to the voters who participated in this important election,” Wahl said.
“With so much at stake in our state, it’s critical that we continue to elect leaders who will stand for conservative values and fight for the people of Alabama. I look forward to supporting Heath Allbright as we head toward the general election in August.”
Grayson Everett is the editor in chief of Yellowhammer News. You can follow him on X @Grayson270.
