In a significant development in Alabama politics, Democrats Shomari Figures, a former Justice Department official, and State Representative Anthony Daniels have advanced to a primary runoff election for the state's 2nd Congressional District. This district, recently redrawn by a federal court to enhance the voting power of Black voters, has become a focal point for Democrats aiming to secure a seat in the U.S. House of Representatives. The crowded and competitive race for this new U.S. House district underscores the high stakes involved, as both parties see the potential for gains in the November elections.
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Both parties head to primary runoffs in Alabama’s redrawn US House district https://t.co/5cdOYxDw1k
Shomari Figures, a former Justice Department official, and State Representative Anthony Daniels will head to a runoff election in the Democratic primary for Alabama’s Second Congressional District, according to The Associated Press. https://t.co/05JUgCpDQ2
Democrats Shomari Figures and Anthony Daniels are projected to head into a runoff for Alabama’s 2nd Congressional District, according to Decision Desk HQ https://t.co/5nxQOQe6Gn https://t.co/GyQEcmW7PQ
BREAKING - SUPREME COURT’S DECISION: In Alabama's 2nd congressional district, two Democrats, Anthony Daniels and Shomari Figures, have just advanced to a primary runoff election. This district is significant for Democrats as it could be a chance to gain a seat in the U.S. House.… https://t.co/Y2LnU1lfvf
Shomari Figures will advance to a runoff in the Democratic House race for Alabama CD2, ABC News projects. Follow live Super Tuesday updates: https://t.co/PIHby9c86e
The race for Alabama's 2nd Congressional District, which was redrawn by a federal court to boost the voting power of Black voters, has sparked congested and competitive primary contests. https://t.co/vPIVP67OWc
Crowded race for Alabama’s new U.S. House district, as Democrats aim to flip seat in November https://t.co/3RA1LRZVce https://t.co/sMmia3bvj5
Democrats race to capture Alabama's new US House district https://t.co/kT8y0MFUc5