Bryan Brinyark

Republican Party

Candidate, Alabama House of Representatives District 16

Alabama House of Representatives District 16

Tenure

2024 - Present

Term ends

2026

Years in position

2

Predecessor:Kyle South (R)

Compensation

Base salary

$62,212/year

Per diem

No per diem is paid to legislators whose permanent residence is less than six hours away. The daily rate is $12.75 for 6–12 hour trips and $34 for non-overnight trips over 12 hours. Overnight per diem is $85 for one night or $100 per day for two or more nights.

Elections and appointments

Last election

January 9, 2024

Next election

May 19, 2026

Education

High school

Central High School, 1986

Bachelor's

University of Alabama, 1990

Law

University of Alabama, 1993

Personal

Birthplace

Alabama

Religion

Christian

Profession

Attorney

Contact

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Bryan Brinyark (Republican Party) is a member of theAlabama House of Representatives, representingDistrict 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 theAlabama House of Representatives to representDistrict 16. He declared candidacy for the Republican primary scheduled onMay 19, 2026.^[source]

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 aJ.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

The primary will occur on May 19, 2026. The general election will occur on November 3, 2026. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.

Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Alabama House of Representatives District 16

Christian Martin is running in the Democratic primary for Alabama House of Representatives District 16 on May 19, 2026.

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		Christian Martin

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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Alabama House of Representatives District 16

IncumbentBryan Brinyark is running in the Republican primary for Alabama House of Representatives District 16 on May 19, 2026.

		Candidate
		Bryan Brinyark

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Endorsements

2024

See also: Alabama state legislative special elections, 2024

General election

Special general election for Alabama House of Representatives District 16

Bryan Brinyark defeatedJohn 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
	Submit photo	John Underwood (D)	16.5	469
		Other/Write-in votes	0.1	4

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Republican primary runoff election

Special Republican primary runoff for Alabama House of Representatives District 16

Bryan Brinyark defeatedBrad 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
	Submit photo	Brad Cox	47.2	1,528

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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 andBryan Brinyark advanced to a runoff. They defeatedMike Simpson,Floyd Rodgers Jr., andGreg Fanin in the special Republican primary for Alabama House of Representatives District 16 on September 26, 2023.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Brad Cox	33.4	1,216
✔		Bryan Brinyark	33.0	1,201
		Mike Simpson	18.8	684
	Submit photo	Floyd Rodgers Jr.	8.8	320
	Submit photo	Greg Fanin	6.0	218

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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Greg Lowery (R)

Campaign finance

Endorsements

Campaign themes

2026

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2024

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