Republican Rhett Marques is projected to win the GOP nomination to compete against Democratic Representative Shomari Figures in Alabama's redrawn 2nd Congressional District, according to Decision Desk HQ. In June, the Supreme Court permitted Alabama Republicans to reinstate a 2023 congressional map that eliminates the majority-black district in the Montgomery area, which may reduce Figures' chances of retaining his seat.
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Rhett Marques projected to win GOP nomination for Alabama House seat
Rhett Marques is expected to secure the GOP nomination to challenge Democratic Rep. Shomari Figures in Alabama's 2nd Congressional District. The Supreme Court's decision to reinstate a 2023 congressional map has altered the district's demographics, potentially impacting Figures' re-election prospects.
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Figures to face off against Marques for GOP-redistricted Alabama House seat
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Rhett Marques projected to win GOP nomination for Alabama House seat