2nd Congressional District

Elections

Eric Holder visits Alabama to rally support for Shomari Figures’ campaign

Holder’s support for Figures underscores the high stakes of this congressional race.

October 28, 2024

Opinion

Contest for new 2nd Congressional District is the race to watch

We have one doozy of a congressional race in the newly drawn 2nd Congressional District.

Steve Flowers

October 23, 2024

Dobson, Figures portray each other as out-of-touch elites in second debate

During Thursday’s debate, Figures and Dobson sparred about the state of the economy, immigration policy, and transgender children in sports.

Chance Phillips

October 11, 2024

Opinion

Caroleene Dobson’s true Alabama story

Caroleene Dobson talks a lot about her family's roots. She leaves out the part about slavery.

Josh Moon

October 10, 2024

Dobson proposes legislation to “notify officials when placing non-citizens in communities”

Dobson said she intends to push for legislation that would require the federal government to disclose specific information to state and local officials.

Alex Jobin

October 8, 2024

Figures, Dobson face off in congressional debate

Dobson tied Figures to the Obama and Biden administration while Figures said Dobson is merely a "problem-spotter" with no solutions.

Jacob Holmes

October 3, 2024

State Rep. Daniels endorses Figures for Congress; Ivey backs Dobson in new ad

Daniels and Figures faced each other in the runoff for the nomination, but said Monday that there has never been a question of support.

Jacob Holmes

October 1, 2024

Dobson faces scrutiny over ancestral ties to slaveowners, KKK leadership

Dobson herself has made her heritage an essential aspect of her campaign.

Alex Jobin

September 27, 2024

Minority GOP endorses Dobson in 2nd Congressional District

The sector of ALGOP said Dobson has the support of the “silent minority community.”

Jacob Holmes

September 26, 2024

Poll: Figures takes big lead in CD2 race

The new SPLC Action Fund poll shows Figures with a lead among likely voters, thanks to a big boost from Vice President Kamala Harris.

Josh Moon

August 30, 2024