After an initial special primary election came down to the wire, Cindy Myrex and Clint Hollingsworth will face off again in the GOP run-off election tomorrow to decide who’s the next State Representative for Alabama House District 12.
Cindy Myrex, a realtor, Cullman resident, and first‑time candidate, was nine votes short of winning outright and avoiding a run‑off.
Clint Hollingsworth, a Cullman City Councilman since 2008 and local businessman, says he has been hard at work earning the support of his community since the initial primary election.
Myrex says she believes she will be able to pull it off tomorrow, but isn’t taking anything for granted.
“I’ve campaigned on faith, family, and freedom. I have great peace going into Tuesday. That comes from knowing that we have knocked doors and spoken to as many voters as possible. Most importantly, we have listened to the needs of the communities of District 12,” Myrex told Yellowhammer News.
“Voters here are strongly against SB322 and the Smith Lake annexation. I am against the Smith Lake annexation and I’m the only candidate who has been against the Smith Lake annexation from the beginning.”
Myrex is referencing a measure passed earlier this year, which the bill’s sponsor, Alabama Senate Pro Tem Garlan Gudger (R-Cullman), one of the most powerful figures in Montgomery, announced last week he will seek to repeal after hearing feedback from constituents.
“The only promise I make is to work hard and be the voice for all the communities that make up District 12. I am asking that every supporter show up for me on Tuesday and I will show up for you in Montgomery,” Myrex said.
Both candidates have earned the support of influential statewide PACs.
The Alabama Farmers Federation’s FARMPAC endorsed Myrex in May and has since contributed $26,512.10 to her campaign effort.
On Friday, days before the election, Myrex, who has been vocally running on not taking PAC contributions, reported a donation of $7,500 from the political action committee closely aligned with the state’s teacher union (AVOTE PAC).
In 2023, the Alabama Republican Party issued a new rule banning contributions from the AEA for some candidates.
They did not ban legislative candidates from taking Alabama Education Assocation aligned money.
Myrex has also missed filing financial reports required by the Alabama Fair Campaign and Practices Act (FCPA) three times in recent weeks.
Already in August, Myrex has paid $817.53 in fines to the Alabama Secretary of State.
Since its formation in May, Myrex’s campaign has raised approximately $99,000. This figure does not include about $100,000 in self-funded loans and in-kind contributions.
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Hollingswoth has raised $187,000 to date with major backing from Alabama’s business community.
The largest portions of his support come from industry and trade association PACs, including SAVEPAC, SV&P PAC and the Business Council of Alabama’s ProgressPAC.
“As Leslie and I visited with families across the district, we heard what folks want in their Representative. I believe my message of experience, solving problems, and protecting our conservative values in Cullman County for 17 years has resonated well within the district. Voters understand that I will always show up for them, listen, and never back down,” Hollingsworth told Yellowhammer News.
“We need someone who is prepared to act on day one and start producing results for this district, which wasn’t represented during the last session. From improving infrastructure and providing the best education for our kids, to cutting taxes and never wavering on our conservative values, I am the only candidate who has done all of these things and will continue to do so in the State House.”
“I encourage everyone in District 12 to vote this Tuesday, and respectfully ask for your vote. I’d be honored to have your support.”
Grayson Everett is the editor and chief of Yellowhammer News. You can follow him on X @Grayson270.
