Politics & Government
Special Election Dates Set To Fill Open West Alabama House Seat
Alabama House District 16 includes parts of Fayette, Tuscaloosa and Jefferson counties.
TUSCALOOSA, AL — Alabama Governor Kay Ivey on Friday signed a proclamation setting the dates for a special election to fill the House District 16 seat vacated by Kyle South when he stepped down to become the president and CEO of the Chamber of Commerce of West Alabama.
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South, a Republican from Fayette, resigned from the state legislature on June 30, with his unexpired term in the legislature set to end on Nov. 4, 2026.
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House District 16 includes parts of Fayette, Tuscaloosa and Jefferson counties.
In a press release announcement on Friday, Ivey set the special primary election for Tuesday, Sept. 26, with the special primary runoff, if necessary, for Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2023.
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The special general election is set for for Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2024.
“Rep. South has served the people of House District 16 well for the past nine years and will continue to do so in his new role as president and CEO of the Chamber of Commerce of West Alabama. He certainly leaves big shoes to fill in the Legislature, but I am incredibly happy for him and confident he will continue serving West Alabama well,” Ivey said. “I encourage everyone in this district to get out and vote during this special election to ensure you have another strong voice advocating for you in the Alabama Legislature.”
Qualifying has now officially opened for the special election, with the deadline for major political parties set for Tuesday, July 25, at 5 p.m.
Ivey's office said the deadline for all independent candidates and/or minor parties is Tuesday, Sept. 26 at 5 p.m.
Additionally, the special election for House District 16 will be held in concurrence with the special election for House District 55.
As Patch previously reported, two candidates — both Republicans — have formally announced plans to run for the open seat: Northport attorney Bryan Brinyark and Fayette County Commissioner Brad Cox.
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