Cindy Myrex, a Cullman resident and realtor, has won the Republican nomination for the Alabama House District 12 special election. A first‑time political candidate, Myrex beat out Cullman City Councilman Clint Hollingsworth, receiving 3,048 votes to Hollingsworth’s 2,160. Both candidates had been forced into a run-off scenario after neither reached the required threshold of votes to be declared the winner in July’s GOP special primary.
Myrex addressed voters in a short video message released after the election was called in her favor.
“I just want to thank you all so much for all of you that showed up for me,” Myrex said. “I asked you to show up for me, and I’ll show up for you in Montgomery, and that’s what you did, and I just thank you so much. When the Lord called me for this, I knew that I was called to do this mission, and he took me through it to the end, and I know that. I look so forward to working for you.”
“We have one more round to go. We gotta show up in October. I will be putting things out there for us to get together some more and have more conversations because when I head to Montgomery, your voice is going with me and I won’t forget it.”
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Alabama Republican Party Chief of Staff Shannon Whitt expressed her appreciation for both candidates and their efforts.
“We are grateful to Clint Hollingsworth and Cindy Myrex for running strong campaigns in this important race. Public service requires commitment and sacrifice, and both candidates demonstrated their dedication to the people of House District 12.”
Hollingsworth issued a statement following the loss, expressing gratitude for all who played a role in his campaign.
“First, I want to thank my family, supporters, friends, and everyone who voted in the election,” said Hollingsworth. “This was a tough, hard-fought campaign, and we wouldn’t have made it this far without your support. Second, I want to thank the people of District 12. It was a blessing to visit and have meaningful conversations with great folks across Cullman County, many of whom who’d I now call friends.
The councilman congratulated Myrex on her win.
“I wish her the best of luck in Montgomery and encourage her to listen and represent our district with faithfulness, integrity, and honesty. ”
Myrex will be facing Democrat Matt Glover, a former Good Hope City councilman, in the general election on October 28.
Austen Shipley is the News Director for Yellowhammer News. You can follow him on X @ShipleyAusten
