‘Likely Democratic’: Why analysts predict a Shomari Figures win in Alabama’s 2nd district

Shomari Figures and Caroleene Dobson face off in Alabama ’s 2nd congressional district.

The seat has been held by a Republican since 2010 , but it was redrawn last year after federal court involvement that gives Black voters a competitive chance to elect a candidate of their choosing.

National pundits have long labeled the race as “likely Democrat ”.

Alabama 's 2nd district is a swing state, but the 2nd is an important seat for Democrats , analysts say.

Analyst: "The fight for the House is about as close as the presidential race, which means, it’s very close" The real drama of the night is whether the House will flip from Republican control to Democratic control.

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