Republican Cindy Myrex is the newest member of the Alabama House of Representatives after winning a special election in Cullman County on Tuesday, according to unofficial results from the Alabama Secretary of State.
Myrex received 1,944 votes, about 87% of the total cast, to Democrat Matthew Glover’s 287, or 12.85%. Turnout in the special election was 3.38%.
Tuesday’s election was the third in the special contest for House District 12. Myrex led a June GOP primary and won an August runoff.
On social media Tuesday, Myrex, a real estate agent, said her campaign for office was driven by her love for her family, friends, community and traditions and rights.
“We require a steadfast champion in office who will tirelessly advocate for our collective interests,” she said. “As someone who has navigated similar life paths, I am that champion. I have resided, worked, and engaged with this community, and I firmly believe that every demographic deserves representation, not just the privileged few.”
In her campaign materials, Myrex has highlighted her support for President Donald Trump, gun rights and law enforcement and other first responders. She pledged to oppose diversity, equity and inclusion efforts and “the groomer trans agenda on children, schools, and society.”
Myrex previously said she was the only GOP candidate to oppose from the beginning a large proposed resort development in Cullman County. Senate President Pro Tem Garlan Gudger, R-Cullman, previously said he’d move to repeal next year legislation approved this year to help create the resort.
Campaign finance records show Myrex raised more than $162,000 in the contest, slightly less than GOP primary opponent Jacob Hollingsworth. Some of her bigger endorsements included the Alabama Farmers Federation’s Farm PAC.
“On behalf of the Alabama Republican Party, I want to extend our congratulations to Representative-elect Cindy Myrex on a well-run race,” said Jeannie Burniston, the Alabama Republican Party director of legislative affairs and communications. “Cindy’s commitment to her community and conservative values will serve the people of House District 12 well. We look forward to working with her when the Legislature returns to session next year.”
The special election is needed to replace Republican Corey Harbison, who resigned in April.
The legislative session starts Jan. 13.
Myrex now must begin her campaign for the 2026 election cycle, in which all legislative seats are up for reelection.