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Alabama's Swing District Battle | Durham News
Alabama’s second congressional district is heating up as Republicans redraw the map to flip this key seat — a move that could sway the House majority. Democrat Shomari Figures, who made history two years ago by becoming Alabama’s first Black representative in this district (after a federal court-ordered redistricting), is running unopposed on the Democratic side. Six GOP candidates are vying for the nomination to challenge him. Though the Black voting-age population has dropped from 48% to 40%, Figures remains confident, citing his track record and deep ties to the community. The race echoes…
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