Republican Brian Brinyark won a resounding victory over Fayette County Commissioner John Underwood in Tuesday’s special general election for Alabama House District 16. The district covers Fayette County, northern Tuscaloosa and a small part of western Jefferson County. In unofficial tallies, Brinyark received 2,370 votes (83.36%) to Underwood’s 469 votes (16.50%). Brinyark overcame five primary opponents to win the Republican nomination. “Thank you House District 16! I’m ready to get to work!” Brinyark posted on Facebook. The seat became vacant when former Rep. Kyle South (R-Fayette) left the...

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