Alabama Republicans to pick nominee to challenge Democratic Rep. Figures in redrawn district

DOTHAN, Ala. (AP) — Republicans aiming to flip Alabama's 2nd Congressional District after redrawing the heavily Black district in their favor will pick their nominee Tuesday to challenge U.S. Shomari Figures, the Democratic incumbent who is seeking a second term despite the political headwinds. The district is one of several Democratic-leaning districts across the South that were reshaped to favor Republicans following a U.S. Supreme Court decision that severely weakened the Voting Rights Act. The race could help determine the balance of power in the House as Republicans try to hold on to a slim majority in November's midterms.

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