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Rhett Marques

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Rhett Marques

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AL-01 Republican nominee?

$46.2K

AUG 12, 2026

Primary Election

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Overview

Current roleState Representative

PartyRepublican

Political ideologyTrump-aligned Republican

Age53 years old (Dec 3, 1972)

GenderMale

LocationAlabama

BackgroundBusinessman

EducationUniversity of Alabama — B.S., Marketing (1994)

Notable personal detailsRhett Marques is an American politician and businessman who has served as a Republican member of the Alabama House of Representatives (District 91) since 2018. He is a University of Alabama graduate and has worked as a small business owner in the automotive services industry. He has run for U.S. House in Alabama, including campaigns connected to the 2026 cycle amid redistricting-related special election activity.

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fec.gov ballotpedia.org en.wikipedia.org rhettforalabama.com algop.org themidtermproject.org alabamareflector.com alpolitics.com aldailynews.com lines.com political-awareness.com ivoterguide.com alreporter.com standwithcrypto.org sos.alabama.gov alison.legislature.state.al.us assets.businessalabama.com freedomindex.us cotton.org alabamagazette.com justfacts.votesmart.org sengov.com yellowhammernews.com business.manufacturealabama.org rhettchambers.com apnews.com alabamapolicy.org repbio.org fox10tv.com liveaction.org breitbart.com 1819news.com alfafarmers.org al.com southalabamian.com ballotready.org votesmart.org voterguide.ballotpedia.org developer.ballotpedia.org cdn.ballotpedia.org docquery.fec.gov

Positions

LiberalConservative

Economy & Taxes

Supports cutting state taxes (including reductions to the grocery sales tax and elimination of sales tax on diapers and baby supplies) and has promoted tax relief packages for seniors; positions emphasize tax cuts and economic relief for families and small businesses and a commitment to advance President Trump’s pro-tax-cut agenda in Congress.

Healthcare

Supports conservative health policies focused on limiting taxpayer funding for abortion providers and advancing pro-life measures; emphasizes investments in rural healthcare infrastructure and broadband to support access. No campaign materials or voting record indicate support for single-payer or large public expansions of coverage.

Immigration & Border

Supports strong enforcement and border security measures, including detaining and deporting unauthorized migrants, opposing ‘‘catch and release,’’ and keeping criminal undocumented immigrants out of communities. Frames current immigration flows as a threat to sovereignty, wages, and public safety and endorses continuing expanded enforcement funding and policies.

Abortion & Reproductive Rights

The candidate describes himself as unapologetically pro-life, says he voted for what he calls the strongest pro-life law in the country, and supports blocking federal funding for abortion providers and Planned Parenthood. He pledges to oppose taxpayer funding for abortions and to promote adoption reform and protections for unborn life.

Climate & Energy

The candidate emphasizes responsible conservation of natural resources while prioritizing coastal and agricultural economic interests and support for industries like commercial fishing and manufacturing. The campaign highlights making life affordable and backing pro-business, pro-energy industry policies; the candidate has accepted endorsements from petroleum and convenience marketers. The overall emphasis is on supporting energy-related businesses and economic development rather than aggressive emissions mandates or Green New Deal–style policies.

Public Safety & Guns

The candidate expresses firm support for the Second Amendment, opposes efforts to weaken it, and endorses expanded gun rights including constitutional carry and statewide reciprocity while emphasizing support for law enforcement and cracking down on violent offenders.

News

AINews Summary

Last updatedJul 15, 2026

Rhett Marques is in the news because he is running in Alabama’s 2nd Congressional District Republican primary ahead of the Aug. 11 special election. President Donald Trump and Sen. Katie Britt have endorsed him, giving his campaign a major boost. The race is part of Alabama’s court-ordered redistricting fight, which reshaped the district map and moved the congressional primaries to August.

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Articles

AAL.com3 months ago

Alabama congressional candidate breaks with GOP, says map does not maximize Republican seats

Neutral

AAL.com1 month ago

Britt, Johnson join Trump in issuing congressional endorsements

Positive

AAL.com1 month ago

Trump throws support behind Carl, Marques ahead of Aug. 11 Alabama primaries

Positive

AAL.com2 months ago

Alabama’s ‘ghost’ congressional primary: What you need to know about the special election

Neutral

Polls

AL-01 Republican nominee?

Polling Average

40%30%20%10%0%

13.5%

28.0%

5.6%

R. Marques

J. Carl

J. McKee

A. Sidwell

J. Dees

J. Richardson

J. Mills

Date (Start - End)	Spread	Marques	Carl	McKee	Sidwell	Dees	Richardson	Mills
Polling Average	Carl+14.5	13.5%	28.0%	5.6%	2.5%	1.5%	0.5%	0.5%
PI PollingApr 20 - 22	Marques+2.0	22.0%	20.0%	6.0%	4.0%	1.0%	1.0%	0.0%
PI PollingMar 31 - Apr 2	Carl+4.0	19.0%	23.0%	–	–	–	–	–
The Alabama PollMar 5 - 8	Carl+9.0	19.0%	28.0%	9.0%	–	–	–	–
AM Research GroupJan 31 - Feb 2	Carl+36.0	7.0%	43.0%	2.0%	1.0%	2.0%	0.0%	1.0%
The Alabama PollJan 23 - 23	Carl+16.0	9.2%	25.2%	8.8%	–	–	–	–
CygnalAug 21 - 22	Carl+24.0	5.0%	29.0%	2.0%	–	–	–	–

Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne

Latest report: Cycle 2026

Total raisedCash on hand

$1.3M

$975.1K

$650.0K

$325.0K

2026

Latest

Year

Total raised

Cash on hand

Total spent

Burn rate

Cycle 2026

$1.3M

$449.4K

$850.7K

$47.3K

Source: FEC