This gerrymandered new district was created by the federal courts to implement a new Democratic/Black District in the Heart of Dixie. The Democratic nominee will be favored to win this
The most interesting and paramount race on the ballot in the March 5 primaries was the one for the new open 2nd Congressional District.
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Shomari Figures is the son of the very popular and prominent Mobile state senator, Vivian Figures. His father, Michael Figures, was in this Mobile state Senate seat prior to Vivian. He was a well-known Civil Rights leader and state Senate leader but died early in life. Shomari benefitted from his Mobile roots. He has also had a stellar career in Washington politics, working for the Obama Administration and more recently, Attorney General Merrick Garland.
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