Alabama Rep. Shomari Figures fights to hold redrawn 2nd District seat
The gist
U.S. Rep. Shomari Figures is seeking a second term in Alabama's redrawn 2nd District against Republican Rhett Marques.
A Supreme Court ruling made the district more Republican, and forecasters now lean toward Figures.
How it unfolded
- Nov 12, 2025Figures voted against H.R.5371, which appropriated $2.39 million for projects in Tuskegee, Crenshaw County and the Health Care Authority of the City of Eufaula.
- Dec 8, 2025Figures' congressional office issued a press release saying he secured $2.39 million in funding for projects across Alabama's 2nd District.
- Aug 11, 2026Rhett Marques won the Republican nomination for the 2nd District in the special primary with more than 50% of votes in a six-candidate field; Figures was unopposed.