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Trump Urges Vote in Alabama’s Redrawn 2nd District

By Drooid · Oct 4, 2026, 3:08 AM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump held a rally at the Mitchell Center in Mobile, Alabama on Friday.
Trump urged thousands to vote in November, emphasizing the newly redrawn 2nd Congressional District race.
He praised State Rep. Rhett Marques and urged defeat of Democratic incumbent U.S. Rep. Shomari Figures.
Civiqs shows Trump at +5 net approval in Alabama, while experts warn primary turnouts were 23.16% on May 19.

History

Historical Context

The 1994 Republican Revolution, culminating in the November 8, 1994 midterm elections, handed the GOP its first House majority in 40 years. Newt Gingrich’s Contract with America galvanized 3.5 million volunteers, delivering a net gain of 54 House seats for Republicans. Today, Donald Trump addressed thousands at Mobile’s Mitchell Center, praising State Rep. Rhett Marques and urging defeat of Democrat Shomari Figures in the newly redrawn Alabama 2nd District. Such high-profile rallies echo 1994’s mobilization strategy, suggesting the 2024 primaries could again reshape congressional power and voter turnout.

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Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump held a rally at the Mitchell Center in Mobile, Alabama on Friday.
Trump urged thousands to vote in November, emphasizing the newly redrawn 2nd Congressional District race.
He praised State Rep. Rhett Marques and urged defeat of Democratic incumbent U.S. Rep. Shomari Figures.
Civiqs shows Trump at +5 net approval in Alabama, while experts warn primary turnouts were 23.16% on May 19.

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