Bryan Brinyark
Bryan Brinyark (Republican Party) is a member of the Alabama House of Representatives, representing District 16. He assumed office on January 10, 2024. His current term ends on November 4, 2026.
Brinyark (Republican Party) is running for re-election to the Alabama House of Representatives to represent District 16. The Republican primary for this office on May 19, 2026, was canceled.
Biography
Bryan Brinyark was born and raised in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, and lives in the Samantha/Windham Springs area. Brinyark graduated from Central High School in 1986. He earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Alabama in 1990 and a J.D. from the same university in 1993. Brinyark's professional experience includes working as a partner attorney with Brinyark & Frederick. In 2005, Brinyark began serving as municipal judge for Centreville. He previously served in the same capacity for Brent and Woodstock.[1]
Sponsored legislation
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Committee assignments
2025-2026
Brinyark was assigned to the following committees:
- Health Committee
- Jefferson County Legislation Committee
- House Judiciary Committee
- Tuscaloosa County Legislation Committee
Elections
2026
See also: Alabama House of Representatives elections, 2026
General election
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General election for Alabama House of Representatives District 16
Incumbent Bryan Brinyark and Christian Martin are running in the general election for Alabama House of Representatives District 16 on November 3, 2026.
Candidate | ||
 | Bryan Brinyark (R) | |
 | Christian Martin (D) | |
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Christian Martin advanced from the Democratic primary for Alabama House of Representatives District 16.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Bryan Brinyark advanced from the Republican primary for Alabama House of Representatives District 16.
Endorsements
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2024
See also: Alabama state legislative special elections, 2024
General election
Special general election for Alabama House of Representatives District 16
Bryan Brinyark defeated John Underwood in the special general election for Alabama House of Representatives District 16 on January 9, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Bryan Brinyark (R) | 83.4 | 2,372 |
| John Underwood (D) | 16.5 | 469 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 4 | ||
| Total votes: 2,845 | |||
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Republican primary runoff election
Special Republican primary runoff for Alabama House of Representatives District 16
Bryan Brinyark defeated Brad Cox in the special Republican primary runoff for Alabama House of Representatives District 16 on October 24, 2023.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Bryan Brinyark | 52.8 | 1,706 |
| Brad Cox | 47.2 | 1,528 | ||
| Total votes: 3,234 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. John Underwood advanced from the special Democratic primary for Alabama House of Representatives District 16.
Republican primary election
Special Republican primary for Alabama House of Representatives District 16
Brad Cox and Bryan Brinyark advanced to a runoff. They defeated Mike Simpson, Floyd Rodgers Jr., and Greg Fanin in the special Republican primary for Alabama House of Representatives District 16 on September 26, 2023.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Brad Cox | 33.4 | 1,216 | |
| ✔ | | Bryan Brinyark | 33.0 | 1,201 |
 | Mike Simpson | 18.8 | 684 | |
| Floyd Rodgers Jr. | 8.8 | 320 | ||
| Greg Fanin | 6.0 | 218 | ||
| Total votes: 3,639 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Greg Lowery (R)
Campaign finance
Endorsements
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Campaign themes
2026
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2024
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Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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- Club for Growth Foundation — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to economic issues.
- The Freedom Index — Legislators are scored on their adherence to the limited government principles of the U.S. Constitution.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the Alabama State Legislature in 2024.
- Club for Growth Foundation — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to economic issues.
- National Federation of Independent Business — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to small business issues.
See also
2026 Elections
External links
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Candidate Alabama House of Representatives District 16 |
Officeholder Alabama House of Representatives District 16 |
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