CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County voters face a more complex election cycle this year, with overlapping special elections and municipal contests scheduled for August. Cullman County Probate Judge Tammy Brown is urging all eligible voters to prepare early to avoid confusion and ensure their votes are counted accurately.
Although 2025 would have been a non-election year for county, state and federal races, two unexpected resignations changed that. Alabama House District 11 Rep. Randall Shedd and District 12 Rep. Corey Harbison both stepped down from their seats at different times, triggering two separate special elections.
Due to the timing of those resignations, the State House District 11 General Election is scheduled to take place on the same day as the local Municipal Elections — Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2025. The State House District 12 Special Primary Election will take place Tuesday, July 15, 2025; the State House District 12 Special Primary Runoff Election on Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2025; and the State House District 12 Special General Election on Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025.
“These special elections are district-based, not countywide,” Brown said. “Voters need to make sure they know which district they live in.”
Voters can verify their district and registration status by contacting the Cullman County Board of Registrars at 256-775-4750 or by visiting cullmancourts.org. Maps provided by the Legislature and available through the Probate Office offer a visual breakdown of current district boundaries.
Brown emphasized that only registered voters residing within a municipality are eligible to vote in that city or town’s municipal election, regardless of county residency.
“Jurisdictional boundaries determine who can vote in municipal races,” she said.
Adding to voter confusion this cycle are changes in polling locations. Voters who previously cast ballots at Hanceville City Hall or the Hanceville Civic Center will now vote at the Hanceville Senior Center for the State House District 11 General Election. Additionally, due to storm damage on June 7, the Kelley Community Center precinct has been temporarily moved to Friendship Baptist Church.
Polls will be open from 7 a.m.-7 p.m. on election days. Voters must bring an acceptable form of photo ID to the polls. Valid forms include a current or recently expired Alabama driver’s license, U.S. passport, military ID, college ID from an Alabama institution, pistol permit with photo or various state and federal employee IDs. A full list is available on the County’s website and at the courthouse.
No additional requests are needed to receive a special ballot.
“When you go to your polling location, the correct ballot will be given to you based on your registered district,” Brown explained.
To keep voters informed, Brown’s office is using multiple outreach methods, including her official Facebook page, signage at precincts and coordination with local media. She encouraged residents to review sample ballots ahead of time, which are available online at www.cullmancourts.org/elections.html, the Probate Office and at www.sos.alabama.gov/alabama-votes.
Election night results for both State House District Elections will be posted on the third floor of the Cullman County Courthouse.
Voting precincts and location changes
Alabama State House District 11 General Election (Aug. 26, 2025)
• Hanceville City Hall ➝ Relocated to Hanceville Senior Center
• Hanceville Civic Center ➝ Relocated to Hanceville Senior Center
• Kelley Community Center ➝ Relocated to Friendship Baptist Church (storm damage)
Alabama State House District 12 Special Primary Election (July 15, 2025), District 12 Special Primary Runoff Election (Aug. 12, 2025) and House District 12 Special General Election (Oct. 28, 2025)
• Standard precinct locations remain in effect
• Sample ballots available at cullmancourts.org
Municipal General Elections (Aug. 26, 2025)
- Only municipal residents may vote in municipal races
- Some municipal precinct changes were made due to the House District 11 Special Election being scheduled for the same date. See the Municipal list below.
Alabama State House District 11 voting precincts
- Baileyton Senior Center
- Berlin Community Center
- Brooklyn Community Center
- Center Hill Community Center
- Cullman Office Bldg. (basement)
- East Point Community Center
- Fairview Fire Department (A-K)
- Fairview Town Hall (L-Z)
- Friendship Baptist Church – All voters (for HD 11) that voted at Kelley Community Center will vote at Emergency Voting Precinct Friendship Baptist Church Aug. 26, 2025.
- Gold Ridge Community Center
- Hanceville Senior Center 1
- Hanceville Senior Center 2-All voters (for HD 11) who voted at Hanceville City Hall and Hanceville Civic Center will vote at Hanceville Senior Center Aug. 26, 2025.
- Holly Pond Fire Department
- Joppa Fire Department
- New Canaan Senior Center
- Providence Fire Department
- Simcoe Community Center
- Vinemont Community Center
- Walter Community Center
- Welti Mt. Zion Church
Alabama State House District 12 voting precincts
- Arkadelphia Fire Department
- Baldwin Family Life Center
- Beat 8 Community Center
- Bethel Community Center
- Bethsadia Fire Department
- Bolte White Grove Church
- Bremen Fire Department
- Brushy Pond Community Center
- Cold Springs Community Center
- Colony Education Complex
- Courthouse Conference Room
- Crane Hill Fire Dept Comm Bldg.
- Cullman City Hall
- Cullman County Health Dept.
- Cullman Office Bldg. (basement)
- Dodge City Community Center
- Donald E. Green Senior Center
- Garden City Town Hall
- Good Hope City Hall
- Grandview Community Center
- Jones Chapel Fire Department
- Logan Fire Department
- Moody Town Union Hill Church
- Stouts Mountain Baptist Church
- Trimble Fire Department
- Valley Grove Community Center
- White City Community Center
Municipal General Elections voting precincts
- Town Of Baileyton: Baileyton Town Hall
- Town of Berlin: Berlin Town Hall
- Town of Colony: Colony Education Complex
- City of Cullman: Courthouse Conference Room, Cullman City Hall, Cullman Office Bldg. (basement), Donald E. Green Senior Center
- Town of Dodge City: Dodge City Community Center
- Town of Fairview: Fairview Senior Center
- Town of Garden City: Garden City Town Hall
- City of Good Hope: Good Hope City Hall
- City of Hanceville: Hanceville City Hall, Hanceville Civic Center
- Town of Holly Pond: Holly Pond Event Center
- Town of South Vinemont: South Vinemont Town Hall
- Town of West Point: West Point Community Center
