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Tuscaloosa County, Alabama

Alabama House District 16

2 candidates are tracked for Alabama House District 16 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Bryan Brinyark and Christian Martin. Candidate information follows official Tuscaloosa County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Bryan Brinyark (Republican), Christian Martin (Democratic) meet on the November 3 ballot; Bryan Brinyark is the sitting member, per the Legislature's roster. Alabama primaries require a majority (June 16 runoffs); unopposed nominees still print. The field is the party nominee certifications filed with the Secretary of State (Republican amended list of September 2, Democratic amended list of August 24) and the Secretary of State's August 26 independent-candidate certification. This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.

What this office does

State legislator. State legislators write and vote on state laws and the state budget, which fund schools, roads, prisons, universities and health programs, and set the rules for local governments and elections. Each member represents one district and serves on committees that shape bills before a floor vote. Terms are two years in most state houses and four in most state senates.

This race. Elected by district: only voters who live in the district see this race on their ballot. The sitting officeholder, Bryan Brinyark, is on the ballot.

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Bryan Brinyark

Bryan Brinyark

Republican Incumbent

Top priorities
  • Sponsored and carried a bill directing federal coal royalties back to Fayette, Tuscaloosa, Jefferson and Walker counties through the Coal Impacted Communities Workforce Development Grant Program
  • Supported bills providing tax relief on groceries, retirement income and property taxes, and eliminating the business privilege tax

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Bryan Brinyark is running for Alabama House District 16. He was born and raised in Tuscaloosa County and earned his law degree from the University of Alabama in 1993, per his campaign site. He is a partner attorney with Brinyark & Frederick and has served as a municipal judge for Centreville since 2005 and previously for Brent and Woodstock, per his campaign site.

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Christian Martin

Democratic

Top priorities
  • Expanding Medicaid
  • Conservation efforts
  • Reducing corporate influence on state legislation

Per the WVUA23.

Biography

Christian Martin is a candidate for Alabama House District 16, representing Tuscaloosa County. He is a senior at the University of Alabama studying History and serves as President of the University of Alabama College Democrats, per his campaign site. Martin comes from a working-class family with roots in labor organizing, per his campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Alabama House District 16 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Alabama House District 16 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Bryan Brinyark and Christian Martin. Candidate information follows official Tuscaloosa County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Alabama House District 16 election in Alabama?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Alabama are on the Alabama election hub at theballotbrief.com.

How do I see my exact Tuscaloosa County ballot?

Enter your ZIP code in the lookup at theballotbrief.com for the statewide and congressional races, or a full street address to add the county, city and district contests for that location.

Verify this race

Candidate roster from official Tuscaloosa County and state election office filings, last verified October 1, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles
Bryan Brinyark, full profileChristian Martin, full profileOfficial Alabama election office