Incumbent Limestone County Commission Chairman Collin Daly won reelection Tuesday night, avoiding a runoff in a three-way Republican primary race in one of North Alabama’s fastest-growing counties.
According to the Limestone County website, Daly received 50.27% of the vote. Challenger Johnny Turner received 35%, while Scott Craig finished with 15%.
Because no Democratic candidates qualified for the race, Daly’s primary victory secures another term as chairman.
Residents across Limestone County headed to the polls Tuesday as voters weighed issues including rapid population growth, infrastructure expansion, economic development and public safety.
Daly, first elected chairman in 2018, campaigned heavily on his record managing growth while maintaining what he described as Limestone County’s conservative values and quality of life.
A lifelong Limestone County resident raised on his family’s farm, Daly previously worked as a technician with the Limestone County Water & Sewer Authority and currently serves as vice president of the Association of County Commissions of Alabama.
During the campaign, Daly pointed to road and infrastructure investments, support for law enforcement and efforts to expand county services without raising taxes.
Under Daly’s leadership, the county budget increased from approximately $44 million to $50 million, according to campaign materials, with additional funding supporting new planning and recycling departments aimed at addressing continued growth pressures.
Daly also highlighted major transportation projects, including improvements along Bethel Road, Highway 72 and Alabama 53, along with resurfacing efforts on multiple county roads.
Public safety remained a major focus throughout the campaign. Daly touted support for the Limestone County Sheriff’s Office, including additional deputy positions, investigators and corrections officers, as well as planning efforts tied to future jail expansion needs.
Limestone County has seen explosive growth in recent years fueled by industrial development and proximity to Huntsville. Major employers including Toyota Mazda, Amazon, Polaris and Carpenter Technology have expanded operations in the region, helping transform the county into one of Alabama’s fastest-growing areas.
