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Alabama · 2026 United States general election · November 3

U.S. House · District 2

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Shomari C. Figures Democratic · Incumbent Shomari C. Figures is the Democratic incumbent U.S. Representative for Alabama's 2nd Congressional District, serving since January 2025. Full profile → Rhett Marques Republican Alabama state Rep. Rhett Marques is the 2026 Republican nominee for Alabama's 2nd Congressional District. Full profile →

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IssueShomari C. Figures
Democratic
Rhett Marques
Republican
Economy & jobsOpposes tax cuts for the wealthy; supports workers, SNAP, and small businesses Voted 36 yes · 11 no · 1 missedSupports lower taxes, less spending, and domestic manufacturing
HousingSupports affordable housing investment and federal funding for redevelopment Voted 3 yes Supports broader affordability measures touching housing
Health careSupports Medicaid expansion, rural hospitals, and reproductive rights Voted 7 yes · 4 no Supports rural broadband investment to improve healthcare access
ImmigrationSupports extending Temporary Protected Status for Haitians Voted 6 yes · 8 no Supports strict border enforcement and deportation of illegal immigrants
Abortion & reproductive rightsSupports limiting restrictions on abortion services and protecting reproductive rights Voted 2 no Strongly pro-life; supports defunding Planned Parenthood
EducationSupports increased education funding, student loan relief, and teacher pay Voted 3 yes · 8 no · 1 missedOpposes CRT and DEI in schools; supports school choice
Climate & energyIntroduced bipartisan Offshore Parity Act; serves on Water Resources and Environment subcommittee Voted 19 yes · 43 no · 2 missedno sourced position
Crime & public safetyOpposes military for local policing; supports investing in law enforcement Voted 17 yes · 21 no · 4 missedSupports keeping criminal illegal immigrants out of communities
Taxes & budgetOpposed House Republicans' FY2025 budget; voted for targeted tax relief bills Voted 14 yes · 13 no Supports lower taxes and cutting wasteful spending
GunsSupports background check expansion, assault weapons ban, and red flag laws Voted 5 no Strongly supports Second Amendment rights
Democracy & electionsCo-introduced John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act Voted 2 yes · 4 no no sourced position
Foreign policy & defenseVoted to remove U.S. forces from Iran hostilities; opposes domestic military deployment Voted 22 yes · 6 no Strongly supports Israel and countering Iran and China

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