Race · November 3, 2026

U.S. House · Alabama's 2nd District

2 candidates on the ballot.1,2,3,4,5

§1Candidates

Why this matters: Every candidate the state lists for this race on the November ballot, in the state's own order.

Shomari C. Figures
Democrat · Incumbent
Currently represents Alabama's 2nd District in the U.S. House.
Rhett Marques
Republican · Challenger

§2Side by side

Why this matters: The same facts for every candidate, in the same order. Where we found nothing for a candidate, the cell says so — that means we didn't find it in public sources, not that it doesn't exist.

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Shomari C. FiguresRhett Marques
Party on the ballotDemocrat1,4Republican2,4,6
StatusIncumbent7Challenger
Raised$2,706,098 through October 14, 20268$1,716,374 through October 14, 20269
Cash on hand$1,197,6898$178,0579
Outside spending$3,741,811 for · $2,160,877 against10$4,704,996 for · $1,902,307 against11
Abortion lawHis campaign website says he has defended reproductive rights and patients' ability to make their own medical decisions.12His campaign website says he opposes abortion and that he voted for an abortion law it describes as the strongest in the country.13

Issues only one candidate has addressed

By candidate, in ballot order. We found nothing public from the other candidates in this race on these issues.

Shomari C. Figures — 4 issues
  • Tariffs
    His campaign website says he introduced bills to exempt baby items such as cribs, mattresses and baby monitors from tariffs and to create a $15 billion tariff relief program for small and mid-sized farmers.12
  • Food assistance (SNAP)
    His campaign website says he has fought to protect SNAP food assistance and Social Security benefits.12
  • Medicaid expansion
    His campaign website says he has pushed for Alabama to expand Medicaid.12
  • Targeted tax breaks for individuals and families
    Add or expand breaks for costs such as education savings, adoption and selling a home
    His campaign website says he introduced bills to give parents a tax break for their children's extracurricular activities and a tax credit for first-time parents.12
Rhett Marques — 7 issues
  • Government funding and abortion
    Bar public funds for abortions and for groups that provide them, including for their other services
    His campaign website says he supports defunding Planned Parenthood and making sure no taxpayer money pays for abortions.13
  • Diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs
    Ban DEI offices, training and hiring goals in government, public colleges and federal contractors
    His campaign website says he would end diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs.13
  • Cryptocurrency rules
    His campaign website says he supports the administration's efforts to make the U.S. a leader in digital assets, says Congress should build on the recent stablecoin law to encourage innovation while protecting consumers, and says he is completely opposed to a central bank digital currency.13
  • Classroom teaching on race, gender and sexuality
    His campaign website says he would keep critical race theory out of classrooms.13
  • Immigration enforcement inside the country
    His campaign website says he would keep in place the administration's shift from releasing migrants to detaining and deporting them, and would work to keep immigrants with criminal records who are in the country illegally out of communities.13
  • Federal spending levels
    His campaign website says he would work to eliminate wasteful federal spending and lower taxes.13
  • High-speed internet access
    His campaign website says he would invest in broadband and other infrastructure to support health care, education and economic opportunity in rural areas.13

Issue statements are drafted by AI from the public sources cited, and only cover what each candidate has said publicly.