Rhett Marques to run against Shomari Figures for Alabama House seat

The Hill · August 12, 2026Original source ↗

What happened

Rhett Marques is projected to win the Republican nomination in Alabama's redrawn 2nd Congressional District. He will face Democratic Rep. Shomari Figures in the upcoming election following a Supreme Court decision that reinstated a new district map.

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This election could have implications for party representation in Congress and local political dynamics.

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This election could significantly impact party representation in Congress, particularly in Alabama. The redrawn district map may affect the political landscape and voter dynamics in the region, especially for communities that were previously part of the majority-black district.

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