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%