Shomari Figures Wins Historic House Seat in Alabama's Redrawn District

The victory marks a significant Democratic gain in a district reshaped to enhance Black voter representation.

Shomari Figures, a Democrat, has been elected to represent Alabama's 2nd Congressional District, a seat historically held by Republicans.
The district was redrawn following a federal court ruling that found the previous map diluted Black voting power.
Figures' win is notable as he becomes one of two Black members in Alabama's congressional delegation for the first time.
The newly redrawn district includes a majority of Black voters, with key areas like Tuskegee, Montgomery, and Mobile.
Figures' victory is part of a broader Democratic strategy to regain control of the House, leveraging increased voter turnout and enthusiasm.