Democrats pledge to help re-elect Shomari Figures despite Alabama’s court-ordered GOP map
The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee says the race is pivotal for control of the U.S. House.
Ethan Parker 
U.S. Rep. Shomari Figures is gearing up for a high-stakes battle to retain his seat, navigating a political landscape drastically reshaped by a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision regarding Alabama’s congressional maps.
Figures, a Democrat from Mobile, originally secured his seat two years ago within a district that stretched from the Georgia line through Montgomery to Mobile, boasting a population that was nearly 50% Black. However, under the 2023 map approved by the Legislature, District 2 has been redrawn to span from Montgomery across the Wiregrass, creating a new territory that leans heavily in favor of Republicans.
A Frontline Defense
Despite the challenging shift, the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) is betting on Figures to hold the seat. The organization has officially designated the race as part of its Frontline campaign, an elite initiative aimed at securing a Democratic majority in Congress this November. Figures is one of 26 House members currently included in the program, which offers candidates critical resources, fundraising support, and strategic guidance for the most pivotal races.
"Shomari is the fighter that the people of Alabama need in Congress," said DCCC Chairwoman U.S. Rep. Suzan DelBene, who has served in the House since 2012. "Our path back to the majority hinges on holding seats like Shomari’s. Cynical efforts to racially gerrymander Shomari out of his seat and silence the voice of the people of Alabama will be rejected by voters in November."
The Path to November
As the primary season intensifies, Figures faces no opposition in the special primary scheduled for Aug. 11. On the other side of the aisle, a crowded field of six Republicans is vying for the chance to challenge him. The list includes state Rep. Rhett Marques of Enterprise—who recently secured an endorsement from U.S. Sen. Katie Britt—alongside candidates Hampton Harris, Christian Horn, Joshua McKee, David Matthews, and James Richardson.
There will be no runoff for the Republican primary; the candidate who earns the most votes on August 11 will move directly to the general election to face Figures.
