Alabama House Special Primary Runoff Results!

The results are in from Tuesday night's Alabama House District 38 special primary! Kristin Nelson, wife of Sheriff Jeff Nelson and Chair of the Chambers County Republican Party, snagged a decisive victory over Garrett Dixon in the Republican primary runoff.

Nelson's Victory

Nelson secured approximately 1,603 votes (54.65%), while Dixon received 1,330 votes (45.35%), according to unofficial totals from the Alabama Secretary of State’s office. This runoff determined the Republican nominee to succeed Debbie Wood, who resigned earlier this year. HD38 includes parts of Chambers and Lee counties along the Alabama-Georgia border, covering areas like Valley, Lanett, Beulah, and Smiths Station.

Nelson's Reaction

"I want to thank all of my supporters across House District 38 who came out and voted today,” Nelson stated after her win. "Serving the great folks of Chambers and Lee Counties is second nature to me, and I'll represent their voices in Montgomery with honesty and integrity. House District 38 has a great legacy of strong representation in Montgomery, and I plan on fully continuing that legacy.”

Dixon's Response

Dixon expressed gratitude to his supporters: "Whether you voted, volunteered, donated, or took the time to share words of encouragement, thank you. It has been an honor to meet so many people across House District 38 and to hear directly about the hopes and concerns people are facing."

General Election on the Horizon

Unfortunately for the nearly 50,000 Alabamians residing in HD38, because there is a Democrat candidate in the race, there will be a general election on February 3, 2026.

Party Support

The Alabama Republican Party celebrated Nelson’s victory. Jeannie Burniston, ALGOP’s Director of Legislative Affairs and Communications, remarked, “Congratulations to Kristin Nelson on a hard-earned victory! She earned the trust of Republican voters in Lee and Chambers Counties, and we are excited to partner with her as our nominee.”