Shomari Figures
Democrat · AL-2 · U.S. House
Bio
Shomari Coleman Figures is an American politician and attorney serving as the U.S. representative from Alabama's 2nd congressional district since 2025. A member of the Democratic Party, Figures was first elected in 2024.
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Issue profile
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Inspired by Seattle Program, Jayapal Bill Would Help US Families Buy Fruits and VeggiesAs Americans face rising grocery prices under President Donald Trump and rally behind progressive policies and primary candidates, US Rep. Pramila Jayapal on Thursday introduced a bill that shows what kind of proposals could become reality with more Democrats…
Common Dreams · July 2, 2026
Sotomayor Slams Supreme Court for Debasing Democracy in Alabama RulingSupreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor offered a scathing dissent after the court on Tuesday allowed Alabama Republicans to eliminate one of two majority-Black districts ahead of the midterms. “Before the Court are two paths. Down one lies an orderly election,…
The New Republic · June 3, 2026
SCOTUS Allows Alabama Congressional Map Likely to Net GOP House SeatAlabama's 2nd Congressional District, currently represented by Democratic Rep. Shomari Figures, is now widely viewed as a likely Republican pickup. The post SCOTUS Allows Alabama Congressional Map Likely to Net GOP House Seat first appeared on Le·gal In·sur·r…
Legalinsurrection.com · June 3, 2026
Federal court strikes down Alabama's redistricting effort — Republicans to APPEAL at Supreme CourtAlabama Republicans immediately called for an appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court after losing a redistricting battle at a three-judge panel of a federal court.Republicans are trying to reinstate a 2023 congressional map that would allow them the possibility of …
TheBlaze · May 26, 2026
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