Former Cullman County School Board member Heath Allbright announced Monday, Feb. 24, that he would be seeking the District 11 House seat, vacated by Rep. Randall Shedd, in the Republican primary.

The Holly Pond native owns Brighton Forestry Services, a timber harvesting and reforestation company. “As a lifelong resident of Cullman County, I have seen firsthand the challenges we face and the opportunities we can seize,” Allbright stated on his campaign’s Facebook page. “I am ready to work with the people to ensure our district thrives — supporting families, schools and businesses while preserving the values that make district 11 home!”

The special primary election will be Tuesday, May 13, 2025. If there is a need for a runoff, that date will be Tuesday, June 10, 2025 with the special general election Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2025.

Anyone wishing to run in the GOP primary, should contact Cullman County Republican Party Chairman Jacqueline Schendel at jschendel54@yahoo.com.