Alabama's 2nd Congressional District Primary Runoffs
Alabama voters decide primary runoffs for the state's newly redrawn 2nd Congressional District, setting up a potentially historic November race that could impact control of the U.S. House of Representatives.
Key Points
- Shomari Figures wins Democratic nomination, aiming to flip the district
- Caroleene Dobson wins Republican nomination, hoping to keep the seat under GOP control
- District redrawn to boost voting power of Black residents
Pros
- Potential historic election with the possibility of electing two Black members to Congress from Alabama
- Increased representation for Black voters in Alabama due to district redrawn by federal court
Cons
- Uncertainty in the general election with Republicans aiming to compete for the seat