Voters in Cullman County will go to the polls Tuesday to elect a new representative in the House District 12 special election. Voters in the district, which covers part of Cullman County, will choose between GOP nominee Cindy Myrex and Democratic nominee Matt Glover.

The primary election is less than seven months away, and former Alabama quarterback A.J. McCarron is jumping into politics, entering what’s expected to be a hotly contested race for lieutenant governor.

Kristin Nelson led the Republican primary election for Alabama House District 38 on Tuesday, capturing 46.69% of the vote but falling short of the majority needed to avoid a runoff.

Political analysts predict Republicans could redraw Alabama's congressional map to eliminate both majority-Black districts if Section 2 protections fall.