Alabama 2026 House Results: Carl Regains District 1 Seat as Figures Holds District 2
Jerry Carl defeats Clyde Jones in Alabama's 1st District, while Shomari Figures wins re-election in District 2. See full results for all seven Alabama House races.
Alabama 2026 House Results: Carl Regains District 1 Seat as Figures Holds District 2 Jerry Carl defeats Clyde Jones in Alabama's 1st District, while Shomari Figures wins re-election in District 2. See full results for all seven Alabama House races. Republican Jerry Carl has secured a return to the United States House of Representatives by winning the election for Alabama's 1st Congressional District. Carl defeated Democrat Clyde Jones in the race, reclaiming the seat he previously held before losing it to Barry Moore during the redistricting process following the 2024 elections. This victory marks a significant shift in the congressional delegation representing Alabama, as Carl returns to the seat he originally won in 2020 and again in 2022. The 1st Congressional District encompasses Covington, Coffee, and Dale counties, located in the southwestern portion of the state. Carl's win concludes a competitive cycle that saw him navigate the challenges of new district boundaries drawn after the 2020 census.Carl Returns After Redistricting LossFor two years, Barry Moore held the 1st Congressional District seat following the 2024 elections, but the political landscape has now shifted back to Jerry Carl. Carl's return to Washington represents a reversal of fortunes for the Alabama Republican, who must now reintegrate into the legislative body after an absence of two years. The electorate in the counties of Covington, Coffee, and Dale clearly signaled a preference for Carl's continued representation in Congress.The dynamics of the 1st District race were heavily influenced by the redistricting efforts that occurred after the 2024 cycle. These changes altered the political geometry of the region, creating a new playing field for candidates. Carl's successful campaign against Clyde Jones demonstrates his ability to mobilize support within the newly configured district boundaries, ensuring he retains a seat in the House of Representatives for the upcoming term.Figures Holds District 2 With VictoryDemocratic Congressman Shomari Figures successfully won re-election to a second two-year term in Alabama's 2nd Congressional District. Figures defeated Republican challenger Rhett Marques in a contest that maintained the Democratic hold on this portion of the state legislature. The win solidifies Figures' position as the representative for an area that stretches from Montgomery County down into the Wiregrass region of Southeast Alabama.The 2nd District covers a diverse geographic area, including the state capital of Montgomery and extending into the rural Wiregrass counties. Figures' victory over Marques indicates sustained support among voters in this region, who have endorsed his legislative track record. The election result ensures that the Democratic Party retains its single seat in this highly competitive corridor of South Alabama.Republican Sweep Continues With Rogers And AderholtRepublican Mike Rogers won re-election to the United States House of Representatives in Alabama's 3rd Congressional District, defeating Democrat Lee McInnis. Rogers, who first won this seat in 2002, continues his long-standing tenure in Congress. The district includes Tallapoosa and Lee counties, areas that have consistently supported Rogers in previous elections. His victory underscores his deep entrenchment in the political fabric of East Alabama.In Alabama's 4th Congressional District, Republican Robert Aderholt also secured re-election to the U.S. House. Aderholt continues to represent the 4th District, maintaining the Republican hold in this part of the state. The concurrent wins by Rogers and Aderholt reinforce the strong Republican performance in the northern and eastern portions of Alabama, where these incumbents faced their respective challengers.Strong, Palmer, And Sewell Claim SeatsRepublican Dale Strong won re-election to the U.S. House in Alabama's 5th Congressional District. Strong continues to serve the residents of this district, which spans portions of the state. His victory ensures the Republican Party retains the seat in Washington for another term.Republican Gary Palmer also won re-election in Alabama's 6th Congressional District, defeating Democrat Maurice Mercer. Palmer, who was first elected to the office in 2018, represents Autauga, Elmore, and Chilton counties. His win against Mercer secures his third term in the House, reflecting continued support from voters in these central Alabama counties.Democrat Terri Sewell won re-election to the U.S. House in Alabama's 7th Congressional District, defeating Republican Ammie Akin. Sewell, who first won the seat in 2010, continues to represent much of West Alabama. Her victory ensures that the Democratic Party maintains its presence in the western part of the state, balancing the Republican gains in other districts.
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