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Rhett
Marques

Alabama state Rep. Rhett Marques is the 2026 Republican nominee for Alabama's 2nd Congressional District.

Researched checked 6 d ago
sources
17
positions
10
endorsements
17
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Opponent Shomari C. Figures D Compare race →

Background

Rhett Marques is a Republican member of the Alabama House of Representatives, representing District 91 since 2018. Born and raised in Spanish Fort, Alabama, he attended Fairhope High School (class of 1990) and earned a Bachelor of Science in Marketing from the University of Alabama in 1994. [13, 4]

Before entering politics, Marques and his wife owned and operated Goodson Tire & Auto, an automotive service business in Enterprise, Alabama, for more than 26 years before selling it in 2023. [13, 10, 4]

In 2026, Marques secured the Republican nomination for Alabama's 2nd Congressional District, challenging incumbent Democratic U.S. Representative Shomari Figures in the November 3 general election. He is not the incumbent in that race. [4, 15]

Marques has received endorsements from figures such as U.S. Representative Jim Jordan and is identified by the Republican Jewish Coalition PAC as a candidate of interest. [17, 6]

At a glance

Party
Republican
Running for
U.S. House · District 2, Alabama
Election
Nov 3, 2026
Current office
Alabama State Representative, District 91
Website
rhettmarques.com(opens in a new tab)

Where they stand

Each position links to the page it was drawn from. Quotes are verbatim.

Timeline

  1. Oct 8
    debate
    Marques declines to debate Figures, calling participation 'pointless'

    While Figures said he would debate 'anytime, any place,' Marques refused to participate, calling it 'craziness versus common sense' and saying he was 'simply not going to give a platform' to Figures.

    Shomari Figures says he will debate ‘anytime, any place,' Rhett Marques calls it pointless · Oct 8, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  2. Oct 2
    news
    Marques speaks at Trump's Mobile rally; Trump urges crowd to support him

    Marques appeared at President Trump's rally in Mobile, Alabama, where Trump urged attendees to support him. Marques declared he was 'running to turn Alabama's second congressional district from blue back to red.' Trump and Sen. Katie Britt had previously endorsed Marques.

    Trump campaigns in deep red Alabama as midterms near · Oct 2, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  3. Sep 11
    news
    Marques pledges tax and regulation relief for small businesses if elected

    Following his NFIB endorsement, Marques pledged to reduce taxes and regulations on small businesses if elected to Congress.

    Rhett Marques pledges business support in AL-02 race · Sep 11, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  4. Sep 10
    endorsement
    NFIB endorses Marques in AL-02 race

    The National Federation of Independent Business endorsed Rhett Marques ahead of the November general election.

    Rhett Marques pledges business support in AL-02 race · Sep 11, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  5. Aug 11
    filing
    Marques wins Republican primary nomination for AL-02

    Rhett Marques won the special Republican primary and became the GOP nominee for Alabama's 2nd Congressional District, where he faces Democratic incumbent Shomari Figures in the November 3 general election.

    Alabama in the news · Sep 26, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  6. Aug 1
    poll
    DCCC poll shows Figures and Marques tied at 46% each in AL-02

    A poll commissioned by the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee showed the race tied at 46% apiece. Full methodology, field dates, and sample size were not reported in available sources. A separate House Majority PAC poll also reportedly suggested a close race.

    Alabama 2nd Congressional District Archives - South Alabama News · Oct 3, 2026 (opens in a new tab)

Endorsements

  • Manufacture Alabama organization
    Listed on campaign newsroom; announcement date not established in sources. rhettforalabama.com
  • Alabama Forestry Association / ForestPAC organization
    Listed on campaign newsroom; announcement date not established in sources. rhettforalabama.com
  • National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) organization
    Listed on campaign newsroom; announcement date not established in sources. rhettforalabama.com
  • U.S. Senator Katie Britt official
    Endorsed Marques; coverage says she backed him since he entered the race. No precise endorsement date found in sources. yellowhammernews.com
  • Petroleum & Convenience Marketers of Alabama organization
    Listed among endorsers in campaign coverage; no endorsement date found in sources. alreporter.com
  • U.S. House Republican leaders Mike Johnson, Steve Scalise, Tom Emmer, and Lisa McClain official
    Jointly endorsed Marques for the 2nd District; announcement date not established in sources. dccc.org
  • Rural Electric Cooperatives of Alabama / Electric Cooperatives of Alabama organization
    Listed on campaign newsroom; announcement date not established in sources. rhettforalabama.com
  • Alabama House Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter and 31 Republican state representatives official
    Endorsed Marques according to campaign announcement listing. rhettforalabama.com
  • Alabama Associated General Contractors Political Action Committee (Alabama AGC PAC) organization
    Announced support shortly before August 10, 2026. alreporter.com · Aug 10, 2026
  • President Donald Trump official
    Trump posted a 'Complete and Total Endorsement' on August 10, 2026; campaign coverage also references an earlier endorsement in June 2026. trumpstruth.org · Aug 10, 2026
  • National Rifle Association Political Victory Fund (NRA-PVF) organization
    Endorsed Marques and gave him an 'A' rating; reported August 6, 2026. NRA PAC endorsement also noted in April 2026 reporting. alpolitics.com · Aug 6, 2026
  • House Conservatives Fund organization
    Endorsed Marques; reported August 6, 2026. alpolitics.com · Aug 6, 2026
  • U.S. Representative Jim Jordan official
    Endorsed Marques; reported August 6, 2026. alpolitics.com · Aug 6, 2026
  • Alabama Grocers Association organization
    Endorsed Marques on July 21, 2026, per reporting published July 22, 2026. alreporter.com · Jul 21, 2026
  • Home Builders Association of Alabama organization
    Endorsement reported July 1, 2026. alreporter.com · Jul 1, 2026
  • Alabama Farmers Federation / ALFA FarmPAC organization
    Endorsed Marques and reminded members to vote on August 11. alfafarmers.org · Jun 18, 2026
  • Alabama Lieutenant Governor Will Ainsworth official
    Endorsed Marques in April 2026 while Marques was also discussed as a candidate in the 1st District; listed among his supporters in campaign roundup. alreporter.com · Apr 28, 2026

Campaign finance

Totals filed with the Federal Election Commission for the 2026 election cycle.

Raised
$1.32M
Spent
$1.13M
Cash on hand
$188K

As of Jul 22, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H6AL01086(opens in a new tab)

Sources 17

  1. [1] Shomari Figures says he will debate ‘anytime, any place,' Rhett Marques calls it pointless(opens in a new tab) Oct 8, 2026
  2. [2] Newsroom(opens in a new tab) Oct 5, 2026
  3. [3] Issues(opens in a new tab) Oct 4, 2026
  4. [4] 'They don't love this nation': Katie Britt welcomes Trump ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 3, 2026
  5. [5] Alabama 2nd Congressional District Archives - South Alabama News(opens in a new tab) Oct 3, 2026
  6. [6] Trump campaigns in deep red Alabama as midterms near(opens in a new tab) Oct 2, 2026
  7. [7] Alabama in the news(opens in a new tab) Sep 26, 2026
  8. [8] Rhett Marques pledges business support in AL-02 race(opens in a new tab) Sep 11, 2026
  9. [9] [PDF] Rhett Marques (AL-02) Research Report | DCCC(opens in a new tab) Aug 25, 2026
  10. [10] Alabama AGC PAC endorses Rhett Marques' ...(opens in a new tab) Aug 10, 2026
  11. [11] It is my Great Honor to endorse America First Patriot, Rhett ...(opens in a new tab) Aug 10, 2026
  12. [12] Jordan, NRA Add Support for Rhett Marques(opens in a new tab) Aug 6, 2026
  13. [13] Alabama Grocers Association endorses Rhett Marques(opens in a new tab) Jul 22, 2026
  14. [14] Home Builders Association endorses Rhett Marques for Congress(opens in a new tab) Jul 1, 2026
  15. [15] Alabama Farmers Federation Endorses Marques for ...(opens in a new tab) Jun 18, 2026
  16. [16] Lt. Gov. Ainsworth endorses Rhett Marques for Congress(opens in a new tab) Apr 28, 2026
  17. [17] Rhett for Alabama | Alabama, USA(opens in a new tab) Nov 13, 2025
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