Cindy Myrex Wins Alabama House District 12

Republican Cindy Myrex won the special election for Alabama House District 12 in Cullman County, receiving 1,944 votes (87.06%) to Democrat Matthew Glover’s 287 (12.85%), with roughly 2,233–2,234 ballots cast, according to unofficial results. The victory follows a three-contest path: Myrex led the June GOP primary, advanced through an August runoff after narrowly missing an outright primary win, and will be sworn in ahead of the 2026 legislative session. A Smith Lake realtor and lifelong Cullman resident, Myrex ran on a strongly conservative platform — including support for Donald Trump, gun rights and law enforcement, opposition to DEI and what she called the “groomer trans agenda” — and opposed a proposed large resort. Campaign filings show she raised roughly $158,000–$162,000 while Glover reported about $4,000 plus a $50,000 loan. Her win keeps the seat in Republican hands after former Rep. Corey Harbison’s resignation earlier in 2025, drew congratulations from the Alabama Republican Party and local GOP leaders, and was marked by the presence of state Senate President Pro Tem Garlan Gudger, who said he will offer a repeal of contested annexation legislation in the 2026 session.