VOTE TODAY: Cullman County Voters Face Clear Contrast in HD12 Runoff
One major dividing line between the two candidates has been SB 322, a controversial measure passed earlier this year.
Cullman County voters head to the polls today, August 12, 2025, to decide who will represent them in the Alabama House of Representatives, District 12. The Republican runoff pits longtime Cullman City Councilman Clint Hollingsworth against Smith Lake realtor and community advocate Cindy Myrex.
One major dividing line between the two candidates has been SB 322, a controversial measure passed earlier this year. The bill allowed non-contiguous annexation of property into the City of Cullman—essentially bringing in land from the other side of the county without a public vote. The move sparked widespread opposition from residents who said it ignored the will of the people.
Hollingsworth supported the measure during his time on the Cullman City Council, aligning himself with the annexation plan. Myrex, on the other hand, has been openly against it from the start, saying decisions of this magnitude should involve community input and transparency.
Myrex’s campaign has been fueled by grassroots support, with a message centered on listening to the people and representing their interests over political insiders. In the July primary, she came within just nine votes of winning the seat outright, securing nearly 50% of the vote in a four-way race. That strong showing underscored the broad base of local support she has built, despite being a first-time candidate.
While Hollingsworth has spent more than 15 years in public office, Myrex is positioning herself as a political outsider who believes representation should be rooted in community voices rather than city hall agendas. Hollingsworth’s critics point to his long tenure as evidence he’s part of the established political system; supporters say his experience brings stability and understanding of local government.
With SB 322 still fresh in the minds of many voters, the runoff offers two sharply different approaches to representation—one from a career politician with years in city leadership, the other from a newcomer promising to put citizens first.
Polls are open until 7 p.m. today. Voters must bring a valid photo ID to cast their ballot.
