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Shomari
C. Figures

Shomari C. Figures is the Democratic incumbent U.S. Representative for Alabama's 2nd Congressional District, serving since January 2025.

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23
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12
endorsements
14
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Background

Shomari C. Figures is the U.S. Representative for Alabama's 2nd Congressional District, serving his first term after being elected to the 119th Congress. He has held the seat since January 3, 2025. 13

Born and raised in Mobile, Alabama, Figures graduated from John L. LeFlore High School in 2003, earned a B.A. from the University of Alabama in 2006, and a J.D. from the University of Alabama in 2010. 1

Before entering Congress, Figures worked as staff at the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri (2011–2012), on Barack Obama's 2012 presidential campaign, at the White House Office of Presidential Personnel (2014–2015), and at the U.S. Department of Justice (2015–2017 and 2021–2023). He also served on Senator Sherrod Brown's staff (2017–2020), assisted with the Biden-Harris transition, and served as Deputy Chief of Staff and Counselor to Attorney General Merrick Garland. 13

Figures is the Democratic candidate seeking reelection in the November 2026 general election for Alabama's 2nd District. 117

At a glance

Party
Democratic · Incumbent
Running for
U.S. House · District 2, Alabama
Election
Nov 3, 2026
Current office
U.S. Representative for Alabama's 2nd Congressional District
Website
figuresforcongress.com(opens in a new tab)

Where they stand

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

Voting record

How Shomari C. Figures voted in Congress: 119th Congress (2025–26), Jan 3, 2025 to Sep 16, 2026. From the official House and Senate roll call records.

roll call votes
674
missed
1.9%
with their party’s majority
96%

Recent key votes

  • Sep 16, 2026 · House · S2403 · Economy & jobs
    Retire through Ownership Act
    On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass · Passed
    Official roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)
    Yes
  • Sep 16, 2026 · House · HR9497 · Climate & energy
    Water Resources Development Act
    On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · Passed
    Official roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)
    Yes
  • Sep 16, 2026 · House · HR9340 · Climate & energy
    Ratepayer Protection Act
    On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · Passed
    Official roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)
    Yes
  • Sep 16, 2026 · House · HJRES213 · Climate & energy
    Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the “California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision”
    On Passage · Passed
    Official roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)
    No
  • Sep 16, 2026 · House · HR10326 · Crime & public safety
    PROOF Act
    On Passage · Passed
    Official roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)
    No
  • Sep 16, 2026 · House · HR9576 · Crime & public safety
    National Fraud Enforcement Division Act
    On Passage · Passed
    Official roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)
    Yes
  • Sep 15, 2026 · House · HJRES210 · Climate & energy
    Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to “California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision”
    On Passage · Passed
    Official roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)
    No
  • Sep 15, 2026 · House · HR9500 · Taxes & budget
    Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act
    On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · Passed
    Official roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)
    Yes

Key votes are final decisions on bills and joint resolutions, and top nominations. Software sorts each into an issue from its official title, so check the roll call. All 674 votes →

Timeline

  1. Oct 8
    debate
    Figures says he will debate 'anytime, any place'; Marques declines, calls it pointless

    Figures said he had accepted debate invitations from AL.com, the Montgomery Chamber of Commerce, and the Christian Coalition for Alabama. Marques declined to participate, describing a debate as pointless. No confirmed debate date was identified in sources reviewed.

    Shomari Figures says he will debate ‘anytime, any place,' Rhett Marques calls it pointless · Oct 8, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  2. Oct 5
    news
    Figures says AL-02 race outcome depends heavily on voters in one key county

    Figures told AL.com that his fate in the November 3 general election depends on voters in a single pivotal county in the district.

    Alabama's most watched 2026 election battle rests with voters in this one county, Figures says · Oct 5, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  3. Oct 5
    endorsement
    National Fraternal Order of Police endorses Figures' Public Service Educational Assistance Act

    Figures announced the National Fraternal Order of Police endorsed his Public Service Educational Assistance Act, which would provide postsecondary education and job-training assistance to dependents of qualifying educators, first responders, and social workers with at least 20 years of service. This was an endorsement of the bill, not of his candidacy.

    Nation’s Largest Law Enforcement Organization Endorses Figures’ Bill to Cover College and Trade School Costs for the Children of Police Officers · Oct 5, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  4. Sep 25
    news
    Figures pushes back on Sen. Tuberville's comments on fuel prices during Geneva campaign stop

    During a Geneva campaign stop, Figures disputed Sen. Tommy Tuberville's suggestion that Alabamians should accept higher fuel prices, calling the idea 'beyond irresponsible.' Figures also called for tariff relief for farmers and argued his record showed consistent presence in the district's counties.

    Figures pushes back on Tuberville comments during Geneva stop · Sep 25, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  5. Sep 21
    news
    Figures and DCCC launch six-figure ad buy on Jackson Hospital, farmers in AL-02

    Figures and the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee began airing two ads across the district's Montgomery, Dothan, and Columbus, Georgia media markets. One ad credited Figures with helping secure a deal for Montgomery's Jackson Hospital; another highlighted his work on farmers' costs.

    Figures, DCCC start ad runs about Jackson Hospital, farmers in 2nd District race · Sep 21, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  6. Aug 24
    poll
    House Majority PAC poll shows Figures and Marques tied at 47% each in AL-02

    A poll commissioned by the Democratic-aligned House Majority PAC and conducted by Tulchin Research, fielded August 24–31 and reported by October 2, showed Figures and Marques each at 47%. No sample size was published with the listing; results are from a sponsor-commissioned poll.

    Tulchin Research Polls · Call the Map · Oct 6, 2026 (opens in a new tab)

Endorsements

  • Don Siegelman official
    Former Governor of Alabama; listed on Figures' campaign endorsement page without a date. figuresforcongress.com
  • International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT) union
    Listed as an endorser on Figures' campaign page; no date stated. figuresforcongress.com
  • Planned Parenthood Action Fund organization
    Lists Figures among its endorsed 2026 U.S. House candidates; no endorsement date given. plannedparenthoodaction.org
  • Loretta Lynch official
    Former U.S. Attorney General; listed on Figures' campaign endorsement page without a date. figuresforcongress.com
  • Giffords PAC organization
    Listed as an endorser on Figures' campaign page; no date stated. figuresforcongress.com
  • Terri Sewell official
    U.S. Representative for Alabama's 7th District; listed on Figures' campaign endorsement page without a date. figuresforcongress.com
  • Randall Woodfin official
    Mayor of Birmingham; listed on Figures' campaign endorsement page without a date. figuresforcongress.com
  • Steven Reed official
    Mayor of Montgomery; listed on Figures' campaign endorsement page without a date. figuresforcongress.com
  • Vivian Davis Figures official
    Alabama state senator; listed on Figures' campaign endorsement page without a date. figuresforcongress.com
  • The Next 50 organization
    Announced endorsement of Figures for 2026 on July 6, 2026, noting it had supported his 2024 campaign and was renewing that support. politico.com · Jul 6, 2026
  • Human Rights Campaign organization
    Endorsed Figures on June 24, 2026, per a September 2026 report. erininthemorning.com · Jun 24, 2026
  • American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) union
    Announced endorsement of Figures for reelection on May 8, 2026. afge.org · May 8, 2026
  • Southern Poverty Law Center Action Fund organization
    Endorsed Figures for reelection; date is based on the report published April 27, 2026. 1819news.com · Apr 27, 2026
  • League of Conservation Voters Action Fund organization
    First announced Figures among its 2026 House endorsements on April 25, 2025; endorsement list identifies him as endorsed for the 2026 general election. lcv.org · Apr 25, 2025

Campaign finance

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

Raised
$1.36M
Spent
$716K
Cash on hand
$663K

As of Jul 22, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H4AL02170(opens in a new tab)

Sources 23

  1. [1] 2026 Planned Parenthood Action Fund Endorsed Candidates(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
  2. [2] Shomari Figures says he will debate ‘anytime, any place,' Rhett Marques calls it pointless(opens in a new tab) Oct 8, 2026
  3. [3] Tulchin Research Polls · Call the Map(opens in a new tab) Oct 6, 2026
  4. [4] Alabama's most watched 2026 election battle rests with voters in this one county, Figures says(opens in a new tab) Oct 5, 2026
  5. [5] Nation’s Largest Law Enforcement Organization Endorses Figures’ Bill to Cover College and Trade School Costs for the Children of Police Officers(opens in a new tab) Oct 5, 2026
  6. [6] Issues, The Platform | Shomari Figures for Congress(opens in a new tab) Oct 2, 2026
  7. [7] FIGURES, SHOMARI (a Representative from Alabama) - GovInfo(opens in a new tab) Sep 29, 2026
  8. [8] Figures pushes back on Tuberville comments during Geneva stop(opens in a new tab) Sep 25, 2026
  9. [9] Figures, DCCC start ad runs about Jackson Hospital, farmers in 2nd District race(opens in a new tab) Sep 21, 2026
  10. [10] Press Releases | Representative Shomari Figures - House.gov(opens in a new tab) Sep 17, 2026
  11. [11] Equality Organizations Struggle Over How To Handle Anti-Trans Democrat Endorsements(opens in a new tab) Sep 9, 2026
  12. [12] Shomari Figures for Congress, Re-elect Alabama's 2nd District(opens in a new tab) Sep 8, 2026
  13. [13] Copy of 070626_Endorsement Rls(opens in a new tab) Aug 10, 2026
  14. [14] AFGE Endorses 4 Alabama Lawmakers Ahead of ...(opens in a new tab) May 8, 2026
  15. [15] Indicted SPLC endorses Alabama Congressional Black Caucus members…(opens in a new tab) Apr 27, 2026
  16. [16] Shomari Figures vows to oppose National Guard support to Alabama: 'I'd stand up against the military coming into Mobile' - Yellowhammer News(opens in a new tab) Sep 26, 2025
  17. [17] Figures’ Statement on Republicans’ Big, Ugly Bill(opens in a new tab) Jul 3, 2025
  18. [18] On Earth Week, We're Endorsing Climate Champions to Take Back the House(opens in a new tab) Apr 25, 2025
  19. [19] Figures Gives Floor Statement Pressing the Trump Administration to Extend Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitians(opens in a new tab) Feb 27, 2025
  20. [20] Figures Slams House Republicans’ Budget Because It Abandons Hardworking Americans(opens in a new tab) Feb 25, 2025
  21. [21] Education | Representative Shomari Figures - House.gov(opens in a new tab) Jan 3, 2025
  22. [22] Energy(opens in a new tab) Jan 3, 2025
  23. [23] Shomari Figures | GIFFORDS(opens in a new tab) Dec 18, 2024
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