2026 Alabama's 2nd Congressional District Election
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About this race
Alabama's 2nd Congressional District is a November 3, 2026 U.S. House general-election contest between Democratic incumbent Shomari Figures and Republican nominee Rhett Marques. The matchup follows special primaries held after the state adopted new congressional lines following litigation and U.S. Supreme Court rulings; the August 11 primaries produced very low statewide turnout, and no runoff was permitted.
Marques, an Alabama state representative from Enterprise, won the Republican nomination and is challenging Figures in a redrawn district that no longer includes Mobile and is estimated to lean Republican. In September 2026, Sabato's Crystal Ball shifted its rating from "Likely Republican" to "Leans Republican" — citing Figures' incumbency, Democratic polling showing the candidates tied at 46%, and potential Black turnout — as national groups from both parties invest in one of the most closely watched House races of the cycle.
Candidates
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Shomari Figures is the Democratic U.S. representative for Alabama's 2nd Congressional District, first elected in 2024, seeking reelection in the November 3, 2026 general election against Republican nominee Rhett Marques. He advanced unopposed through the Democratic special-primary process. A former deputy chief of staff at the U.S. Department of Justice, he has campaigned on delivering federal funding to the district and protecting Social Security, public education, and healthcare; in September 2026 he introduced the Restoring Opportunity for Advanced Education Act to revive Grad PLUS loans and a bill to block President Trump's beef import order.
Rhett Marques is a Republican member of the Alabama House of Representatives from Enterprise, representing District 91 since 2018. He won the August 11, 2026 special Republican primary for Alabama's 2nd Congressional District and faces incumbent Democrat Shomari Figures in the November 3 general election. Endorsed by President Donald Trump and Sen. Katie Britt, Marques campaigns on his conservative record in the Legislature; in September 2026 he received the National Federation of Independent Business endorsement, pledged to reduce taxes and regulations on small businesses, and voiced support for Trump's $5,000 stimulus check pledge.
Forecast
Rhett Marques favored
Rhett Marques: 62% modeled win probability with a +3.0 pts estimated margin
Polling
3 polls, newest firstAbout this research
Data compiled from public sources and analyzed using AI. Last updated October 10, 2026. Visit candidate websites for the most current information.