Shomari Figures and Caroleene Dobson Set for Historic November Showdown in Alabama's 2nd District

Both candidates secured their respective party nominations in a newly redrawn district that aims to enhance Black voter influence.

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.