Alabama's 2026 special congressional election tests new redistricting and political dynamics.

MONTGOMERY, Ala. – U.S. Senator Katie Britt is contributing $10,000 from her Alabama First leadership committee to Rhett Marques’ congressional campaign. Marques, R-Enterprise, announced Thursday he is seeking the Republican nomination for Alabama’s 1st District. Current Congressman Barry Moore is running for Senate. Britt, who also hails from Enterprise, said she is eager to see Marques […] The post Katie Britt contributes $10,000 maximum to Rhett Marques’ congressional campaign appeared first on Alabama Daily News.

ENTERPRISE, Ala. (WKRG) — Alabama Representative Rhett Marques has announced his candidacy for the Alabama District 1 seat in Congress. In a news release from Marques, he said he is "a lifelong conservative Republican." "I'm a proven conservative fighter with a strong record of putting Alabama's families first and protecting our values," he said. "In [...]

Republican Rhett Marques, a two-term Alabama House member from Enterprise, confirmed to Alabama Daily News Wednesday he will consider a bid for Congress if current U.S. Rep. Barry Moore, R-Enterprise, runs for U.S. Senate.  The post State Rep. Marques looking ‘at options’ for congressional bid if Moore leaves appeared first on Alabama Daily News.

Alabama Governor Kay Ivey calls a special election for redrawn congressional districts on Aug 11, 2026.