Republicans pick nominee for Alabama US House district they redrew after Supreme Court ruling
Summary
Republicans in Alabama will choose their nominee to run for the 2nd Congressional District, a seat currently held by Democrat U.S. Rep. Shomari Figures. The district was redrawn by Republicans after a Supreme Court ruling weakened the Voting Rights Act, changing the district’s makeup to favor Republican candidates.Key Facts
- The 2nd Congressional District in Alabama was redrawn by Republicans after a Supreme Court decision affected the Voting Rights Act.
- Democrat Shomari Figures won the seat in 2024 and is running for a second term without opposition.
- Republicans have six candidates competing to challenge Figures and try to win back the seat.
- President Donald Trump endorsed state Rep. Rhett Marques in the Republican primary.
- The redistricting followed a court ruling that found Alabama’s previous map diluted Black voters’ power.
- Figures’ election made Alabama’s congressional delegation have two Black representatives for the first time.
- Other Alabama districts affected by the redraw will also choose nominees in special primaries.
- The outcome of this race may impact which party controls the U.S. House of Representatives after the 2026 midterms.
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