2nd Congressional District

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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August 30, 2024