The short run up to the special election to replace April Weaver in the House District 49 slot saw a low voter turnout yesterday and the winner will be determined by a runoff vote on September 1. The seat represents voters in parts of Bibb, Chilton and Shelby Counties. For the past 9 years the seat has been held by April Weaver, a representative from Bibb County. The election results from yesterday saw first and second place leaders going to candidates from Shelby County.

Vote Results

Total Registered Voters / Ballots Cast / % Turnout

Shelby 13,844 / 1229 / 8.8%

Bibb 11,172 / 1,156 / 10.35%

Chilton 4,730 / 255 / 5.39%

Leaders % of Total Vote Cast

Russell Bedsole 34.82%

Mimi Penhale 31.41%

Chuck Martin 24.25%

Donna Strong 6.71%

Jackson McNeely 2.16%

James Dean 0.64%