Dobson and Figures Win GOP and Democratic Primary Runoffs for Alabama’s 2nd Congressional District

The outcome of the general election will impact which party controls the House of Representatives in 2025. Results for Alabama’s 2nd Congressional district primary runoff election were announced on April 16, with Caroleene Dobson winning the Republican primary and Shomari Figures winning the Democratic primary. Democrats are aiming to flip Alabama’s 2nd District and gain ground in the House after recent Republican retirements have narrowed their majority. The runoff elections were triggered by no candidate receiving over 50% of the vote in the Super Tuesday primary. Dobson and Figures will now face off in the general election, potentially affecting the balance of power in the House. The districts were redrawn in 2023 due to allegations of racial gerrymandering, with the 2nd District now encompassing Mobile, Montgomery, and the Black Belt region. The Supreme Court mandated the addition of a district with a significant black population for the 2024 election. The Cook Political Report has rated the 2nd District as “likely Democrat” for the upcoming election. Rep. Barry Moore was drawn out of his seat in the 2nd District and has chosen to run in the 1st District against Rep. Jerry Carl. Democrats are aiming to win both districts to regain control of the House. If Figures wins in November, Alabama will have two black congressional representatives for the first time. The Epoch Times reached out to Dobson and Figures for comment. Please rephrase this sentence.

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