The Alabama Forestry Association Announces Its Endorsement of Garrett Dixon and Cindy Myrex for Alabama House Special Elections
“Both candidates have principles that that align with what we believe”— Chris Isaacson, AFA President and CEO
From the Alabama Forestry Association
Montgomery, AL – The Alabama Forestry Association (AFA) announces its endorsement of Garrett Dixon for Alabama House District 38 and Cindy Myrex for Alabama House District 12.
“AFA is proud to endorse both Garrett and Cindy in these upcoming special elections,” said Chris Isaacson, AFA President and CEO. “Both candidates have principles that that align with what we believe. Both know the importance of the forest industry in their counties and we look forward to their voices being heard in the State House.”
Garrett Dixon is a cotton and peanut farmer and has been a lifelong resident of House District 38. He is a graduate of Smiths Station High School and Auburn University. He and his wife, Robin, have two children.
“In Alabama, the forestry industry is alive and well, and the Alabama Forestry Association has played a huge part in the industry’s success,” said Dixon. “I am grateful to have the endorsement of ForestPAC for House District 38. As a farmer and sixth-generation timber owner, I know what it takes to make a living off the land, and I will always fight to make life easier, not harder, for our state’s timber industry.”
The Special Primary Election for Garrett Dixon for House District 38 will be held on Tuesday, October 21, 2025.
Cindy Myrex is a lifelong resident of Cullman County. She is a real estate agent in the Smith Lake and Cullman area. She has been married for 38 years to her husband Ricky.
“I’m honored to have the support of the Alabama Forestry Association,” said Myrex. “Forestry is vital to our economy and way of life here in Cullman and across Alabama. I will stand strong for our landowners, small businesses, and the conservative values that make our communities strong.”
The Special General Election for Cindy Myrex for House District 12 will be held Tuesday, October 28, 2025.
The Alabama Forestry Association represents Alabama’s forestry community with membership that includes forest products manufacturers, landowners, loggers, wood dealers, foresters, consultants, and others involved in forestry. AFA is dedicated to protecting and improving the business, regulatory and legal environment for landowners and forest business owners to ensure the sustainable growth of Alabama’s forests and forest industry.
Forests cover more than two-thirds of the state and provide raw material for Alabama’s second largest manufacturing industry. Forestry provides $36 billion total economic output to the state’s economy. To learn more, visit: https://www.alaforestry.org
