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GOP Picks Alabama Nominee After Redistricting, House Majority Hangs

8/12/2026

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Republicans will pick nominee Tuesday to challenge Rep. Shomari Figures in Alabama’s 2nd Congressional District.
A court redrew the district after a Voting Rights Act case, dropping Black voting-age share from 48% to 40%.
Six GOP hopefuls, including state Rep. Rhett Marques (endorsed by President Donald Trump), are running.
Republicans say the race is key to preserving a slim House majority after U.S. Supreme Court approved Alabama’s new map in June.

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Republicans will pick nominee Tuesday to challenge Rep. Shomari Figures in Alabama’s 2nd Congressional District.
A court redrew the district after a Voting Rights Act case, dropping Black voting-age share from 48% to 40%.
Six GOP hopefuls, including state Rep. Rhett Marques (endorsed by President Donald Trump), are running.
Republicans say the race is key to preserving a slim House majority after U.S. Supreme Court approved Alabama’s new map in June.