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Republican
Rhett Marques
AL-01 Republican nominee?
$44.7K
AUG 12, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleState Representative
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyTrump-aligned Republican
Age53 years old (Dec 3, 1972)
GenderMale
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LocationAlabama
BackgroundBusinessman
EducationUniversity of Alabama — B.S. (Marketing), 1994
Notable personal detailsRhett William Marques is an American politician and businessman serving as a Republican member of the Alabama House of Representatives for District 91 (since 2018). He previously owned and operated an automotive service business in Enterprise, Alabama. Marques has filed to run for the U.S. House in Alabama’s 1st Congressional District in the 2026 election cycle.
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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.
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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 updatedJun 12, 2026
Rhett Marques is in the news because Alabama’s congressional map has been thrown into flux ahead of the 2026 elections, with special primaries and possible district changes affecting candidate races. He has also publicly backed a 7-0 Republican congressional map, saying he would have opposed the state’s earlier map because it did not create all seven GOP districts. The broader redistricting fight could shift which district he runs in and how the race is shaped, but the reports do not give many details about his own campaign beyond that.
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Articles
AAL.com1 month ago
Alabama congressional candidate breaks with GOP, says map does not maximize Republican seats
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AAL.com26 days ago
Alabama’s ‘ghost’ congressional primary: What you need to know about the special election
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TBThe Boston Globe1 month ago
Republicans building an advantage in redistricting, but how much?
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NNPR1 month ago
Alabama sets a special election for 4 U.S. House districts : NPR
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Polls
AL-01 Republican nominee?
Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Total raisedCash on hand
$1.1M
$849.2K
$566.1K
$283.1K
$0
2026
LatestYear
Total raised
Cash on hand
Total spent
Burn rate
Cycle 2026
$1.1M
$469.3K
$663.0K
$41.4K
Source: FEC
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