Figures to face off against Marques for GOP-redistricted Alabama House seat
Summary
Rhett Marques is expected to win the Republican nomination for Alabama’s 2nd Congressional District. He will run against Democratic Representative Shomari Figures in the upcoming election. The district’s boundaries were recently changed by a court decision, which may make it harder for Figures to win.Key Facts
- Rhett Marques is the projected Republican nominee for Alabama’s 2nd Congressional District.
- He will compete against Democratic Rep. Shomari Figures in the general election.
- The district was redrawn by Alabama Republicans.
- The U.S. Supreme Court allowed the 2023 redistricting map to be reinstated.
- The redistricting removed the Montgomery-area district where the majority of voters are Black.
- This change reduces Shomari Figures’ chances of winning re-election.
- The decision was made in June 2024.
- Decision Desk HQ provided the projection about Marques’ nomination.
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