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Shomari Figures Outraises Rhett Marques in Q3 Fundraising

Figures holds a significant financial advantage over Marques ahead of the 2026 Alabama 2nd Congressional District election.

Updated on Oct. 16, 2026 in Philanthropy

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Shomari Figures raised over $1 million in the recent quarter, maintaining a significant financial lead over opponent Rhett Marques in Alabama’s 2nd Congressional District race. AI Illustration. Upload story photo >

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Shomari Figures raised over $1 million during the most recent quarter of 2026, outpacing rival Rhett Marques. Figures currently holds $1.3 million in cash on hand compared to $327,580 for Marques.

Why it matters

Candidates are building capital for final get-out-the-vote efforts and advertising campaigns following the 2026 redistricting of the Alabama 2nd Congressional District. These funds are critical for reaching voters in local markets like Montgomery and Dothan before the election.

Shomari Figures raised over $1 million this quarter, while Rhett Marques secured $317,000. Corporate donors including Protective Life and Regions Financial contributed $5,000 each to the Marques campaign.

The players

Shomari Figures

Shomari Figures is a U.S. Representative who was first elected to Congress in 2024.

Rhett Marques

Rhett Marques is a political candidate campaigning for a seat in Alabama's 2nd Congressional District.

Protective Life

Protective Life is a financial services company that contributes to political campaigns in Alabama.

Regions Financial

Regions Financial is a regional bank headquartered in Alabama that engages in corporate political donations.

The details

Both campaigns are utilizing national committees and independent PACs to fund video advertisements aimed at voters across the Wiregrass region. The financial disparity highlights the ongoing struggle to secure resources after the district was redrawn earlier this year.

Timeline

  1. Shomari Figures was elected to Congress in 2024.

  2. Alabama 2nd Congressional District was redrawn in 2026.

  3. The deadline to register to vote is October 19, 2026.

Market Landscape

The 2026 Alabama 2nd Congressional District redistricting has fundamentally altered the competitive landscape for local political races. Candidates are now escalating spending to capture a redefined voter base that previously fell outside of incumbent jurisdiction.

Residents in Montgomery and Dothan can expect an increase in video advertisements as candidates spend their reserves to influence voters. These efforts are aimed at mobilizing turnout before the final registration deadline in October.

The takeaway

Voters should be aware that the current advertising surge is a direct result of the recently redrawn district boundaries. Monitoring donation sources can provide clarity on the interests backing each congressional campaign.

What happens next

The voter registration deadline is October 19, 2026.

Further reading

For broader trends on political giving in the region, explore the Philanthropy section.

Source note: This article includes information reported by Al.

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