On Tuesday, May 13, 2025, Republican voters in Alabama’s House District 11 participated in a special primary election to select their next state representative. This election was necessitated by the resignation of Rep. Randall Shedd, who stepped down on February 17, 2025, to join the office of Senate President Pro Tem Garlan Gudger . The district encompasses portions of Cullman and Blount counties .
Two Republican candidates emerged to contest the seat: Heath Allbright and Don Fallin. Heath Allbright, a former member of the Cullman County Board of Education and owner of Brighton Forestry Services, announced his candidacy on February 24, 2025. He emphasized his local roots and commitment to supporting families, schools, and businesses in the district .
Don Fallin, a retired U.S. Army Colonel, also declared his intention to run. He positioned himself as a staunch conservative, pledging not to raise taxes and criticizing Montgomery’s influence on local affairs .
In the primary election held on May 13, 2025, Heath Allbright secured the Republican nomination with 54% of the vote, defeating Don Fallin . This victory positions Allbright to face Democratic nominee Alexandria Braswell in the general election scheduled for August 26, 2025.
The special primary election in Alabama’s House District 11 has set the stage for a competitive general election in August. With Heath Allbright now the Republican nominee, the focus will shift to the upcoming campaign against Alexandria Braswell, as voters prepare to choose their next state representative.
