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.
Ryan Cooper 
U.S. Rep. Shomari Figures is gearing up for a high-stakes reelection campaign under drastically different political conditions. Following a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision regarding Alabama’s congressional maps, the landscape for the District 2 race has shifted significantly.
A New Political Landscape
Two years ago, Mobile Democrat Shomari Figures was elected in a district that stretched from the Georgia border through Montgomery to Mobile, featuring a population that was nearly 50% Black. However, under the state's 2023 legislative map, District 2 has been reshaped to span from Montgomery across the Wiregrass, tilting the region in favor of the Republican party.
DCCC Backs Figures in 'Frontline' Push
Despite the challenging terrain, the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) remains committed to keeping the seat in Democratic hands. The committee has officially added Figures to its Frontline campaign, an initiative supporting incumbents in the most pivotal and competitive races as the party eyes a majority in Congress this November.
"Shomari is the fighter that the people of Alabama need in Congress," said DCCC Chairwoman U.S. Rep. Suzan DelBene. "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."
As a Frontline participant, Figures will receive targeted strategic guidance, training, fundraising support, and staff resources to bolster his campaign.
The Path to the General Election
While Figures remains unopposed for the special primary on Aug. 11, the Republican field is crowded. Six GOP candidates are vying for the nomination: Hampton Harris, Christian Horn, David Matthews, Joshua McKee, James Richardson, and state Rep. Rhett Marques, who has secured an endorsement from U.S. Sen. Katie Britt.
There will be no runoff following the Aug. 11 primary; the Republican candidate who secures the most votes will advance directly to the general election to face the incumbent.
