Overview

• Shomari Figures, a Democrat with a strong civil rights background, won the nomination after beating state House Minority Leader Anthony Daniels.
• Caroleene Dobson, a Republican and political newcomer, defeated former state Sen. Dick Brewbaker to secure her party's nomination.
• The race is crucial as it could lead to Alabama electing two Black members to Congress for the first time.
• The new district was created following a Supreme Court ruling that Alabama's previous map diluted Black voting power.
• The district is rated as 'likely Democrat' by the Cook Political Report, but Republicans aim to remain competitive.