MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Tuesday signed a proclamation to set special election dates for Alabama House District 12. This seat was previously held by Rep. Corey Harbison, who resigned April 15, 2025.
Governor Ivey set the special primary election for Tuesday, July 15, 2025; the special primary runoff, if necessary, for Tuesday, August 12, 2025; and the special general election for Tuesday, October 28, 2025.
“Representative Corey Harbison has been a pleasure to work with and served the people of District 12 well. I thank him for his continued service to our state,” said Governor Ivey. “This special election is an important opportunity to help shape the future of your community – so, if you are in House District 12, make sure to get out and vote.”
The deadline for qualifying with major political parties will be Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. The deadline for all independent candidates and/or minor parties is Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at 5:00 p.m.
House District 12 includes portions of Cullman County.
WRIT OF ELECTION TO FILL THE
VACANCY IN THE ALABAMA HOUSE
OF REPRESENTATIVES, DISTRICT 12
TO THE PROBATE JUDGE OF CULLMAN COUNTY, ALABAMA:
The following Special Election is hereby called in the voting precincts of Alabama
House of Representatives District 12, which is located in Cullman County, in the State of
Alabama, to fill the vacancy in House of Representatives District 12. The Special Election is
called pursuant to title 17, sections 17-15-1 to 17-15-7, of the Code of Alabama, 1975, and other
applicable provisions of the Constitution and laws of the State of Alabama, in the manner
and form provided by law.
A Special Primary Election shall be held on Tuesday, July 15, 2025.
A Special Primary Runoff Election shall be held on Tuesday, August 12, 2025,
if necessitated by one candidate not receiving a majority of the votes cast in
the Special Primary Election for either major party.
A Special General Election shall be held on Tuesday, October 28, 2025.
I request that you give notice of these special elections, as required by law, and also
that you notify the Sheriff and Clerk of your county.
WITNESS MY HAND this the 29th day of April 2025.
Kay Ivey
Governor
Media Release/Office of Governor Kay Ivey
