Candidate for U.S. Representative, Alabama District 2
Shomari Figures
DemocraticIncumbent
Shomari Figures is a Mobile native and former U.S. Justice Department official seeking a second term in the U.S. House. His campaign centers on federal funding for the district, health care access including rural hospitals and Medicaid expansion, and support for farmers.
- Current or most recent role
- U.S. Representative, Alabama District 2 (since 2025)
- Hometown
- Mobile
- Campaign website
- figuresforcongress.com
Why they say you should vote for them
The candidate's own case to voters, summarized from their campaign and public statements.
- Says his first term has been about "Delivering for Alabama" and that he has brought nearly $18 million back to the district.[6]
- Says he pushed to keep Jackson Hospital in Montgomery open and introduced legislation to help rural hospitals stay open.[1]
- Says he stands up for Alabama farmers, including a bill to reverse the President's August 2026 order on beef imports.[2]
Background
- U.S. Representative, Alabama District 2, U.S. House of Representatives · 2025–present[3],[4]
- Deputy Chief of Staff and Counselor to Attorney General Merrick Garland, U.S. Department of Justice · until 2023[4],[5]
- Congressional counsel (legislative counsel to Sen. Sherrod Brown), U.S. Senate[4],[5]
- White House Liaison, serving alongside Attorney General Loretta Lynch, U.S. Department of Justice[4]
- Domestic Director of Presidential Personnel, The White House (Obama administration)[4],[5]
Education
Where they stand
- Health CareSupports expanding Medicaid in Alabama and says he has delivered funding for health care equipment and introduced legislation to help rural hospitals stay open.[1]
- AgricultureIntroduced the Protecting American Beef Producers Act to cancel an Aug. 26, 2026 presidential proclamation on beef imports, and proposed a $15 billion tariff relief program for small and mid-sized farmers.[1],[2]
- EducationSupports bipartisan legislation to cap student loan interest rates and has proposed covering college or trade school costs for children of first responders, teachers and social workers.[1]
- InfrastructureSays he delivered nearly $6 million for roads, ports, and water and sewer systems in the district and secured $40 million in authorized future funding for drinking water and sewer systems.[1]
- AbortionSays he supports reproductive rights and patients' ability to make their own health care decisions.[1]
Voting record
A selection of notable recorded votes. Not a complete record.
| Measure | Vote | Date |
|---|---|---|
| H.R. 1 – One Big Beautiful Bill Act (final passage) Budget reconciliation law extending 2017 individual tax cuts, adding new tax deductions, changing Medicaid and SNAP rules and funding, and increasing border and defense spending; passed 218–214. (U.S. House) | No[8] | Jul 3, 2025 |
| H.R. 5371 – Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026 (Senate amendment) Ended the fall 2025 government shutdown with stopgap funding for most agencies through Jan. 30, 2026 and full-year funding for several appropriations bills; passed 222–209. (U.S. House) | No[9] | Nov 12, 2025 |
| S. 1071 – National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 Annual defense policy and programs authorization for fiscal year 2026; passed 312–112. (U.S. House) | Yes[10] | Dec 10, 2025 |
| S. 5 – Laken Riley Act Requires federal immigration detention of noncitizens charged with or arrested for theft-related and certain other crimes; passed 263–156. (U.S. House) | Yes[11] | Jan 22, 2025 |
In their words
Sources
- Issues, Shomari Figures for Congress
- Figures Introduces Bill to Reverse President's Beef Order and Support American Cattle Producers, Office of Rep. Shomari Figures, September 2, 2026
- FIGURES, Shomari, Biographical Directory of the U.S. Congress
- About Shomari, Office of Rep. Shomari Figures
- Shomari Figures, Wikipedia
- Shomari Figures for Congress (home page), Shomari Figures for Congress
- CD2 race draws national heat as Figures, Marques face partisan scrutiny, Alabama Political Reporter, August 13, 2026
- Roll Call 190 – H.R. 1, On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendment, Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives, July 3, 2025
- Roll Call 285 – H.R. 5371, On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendment, Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives, November 12, 2025
- Roll Call 320 – S. 1071, On Passage, Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives, December 10, 2025
- Roll Call 23 – S. 5, On Passage, Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives, January 22, 2025
Photo: Official portrait, U.S. House of Representatives (Public domain (U.S. government work)).
Last reviewed October 10, 2026. Spot an error or something missing? Report a correction.
Also running for U.S. Representative, Alabama District 2
- Rhett Marques (Republican)