7 candidates are running: Christian Horn (Republican), David Matthews (Republican), Hampton Harris (Republican), James Richardson (Republican), Joshua McKee (Republican), Rhett Marques (Republican), and Shomari Figures (Democratic). Shomari Figures is the incumbent.

Certified result: Rhett Marques (Republican) and Shomari Figures (Democratic) advanced to the next round.

For United States Representative, 2nd Congressional District

Name: For United States Representative, 2nd Congressional District
Start: 2026-08-11
Location: Congressional District 2, Alabama

Result: Advanced — Rhett Marques (Republican), Shomari Figures (Democratic)

Source: sos.alabama.gov

Congressional District 2, Alabama

My vote power: Above average

What does this office do?

Voting on how much you pay in federal income tax
Voting on Social Security, Medicare, and other federal programs
Voting on federal spending for roads, defense, and health care

Affects: AI Regulation, Healthcare Affordability, Environment and Public Health,

Candidates:

Christian Horn

Did not advance

Republican · lost

Christian Horn is a Republican candidate certified for the August 11, 2026 special primary for U.S. Representative in Alabama's 2nd Congressional District.

David Matthews

Did not advance

Republican · lost

David Matthews is a Republican candidate certified for the August 11, 2026 special primary for U.S. Representative in Alabama's 2nd Congressional District.

Hampton Harris

Did not advance

Republican · lost

Hampton Harris is a Republican candidate certified for the August 11, 2026 special primary for U.S. Representative in Alabama's 2nd Congressional District.

James Richardson

Did not advance

Republican · lost

James Richardson is a Republican candidate certified for the August 11, 2026 special primary for U.S. Representative in Alabama's 2nd Congressional District.

Joshua McKee

Did not advance

Republican · lost

Joshua McKee is a Republican candidate certified for the August 11, 2026 special primary for U.S. Representative in Alabama's 2nd Congressional District. His campaign describes him as a decorated Green Beret and business leader.

Rhett Marques

Advanced

Republican · advanced

Rhett Marques is a small-business owner and Alabama state representative. His campaign emphasizes lower costs for families and stronger rural infrastructure.

Records: Data Privacy 1 for, Environment and Public Health 1 for, Personal Income Tax Reduction 1 for,

Shomari Figures

Advanced

Democratic · Incumbent · advanced

Shomari Figures is an attorney and U.S. representative. He has worked in federal public service and focuses on healthcare access and economic opportunity.

Records: Environment and Public Health 44 for, 3 against, Corporate Accountability 7 for, 1 against, Public Infrastructure 8 for,

Sources: sos.alabama.gov 2 3 4