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Trump-backed candidate wins crowded GOP primary in Alabama's newly drawn 2nd District, AP projects

Rhett Marques will take on Democratic Rep. Shomari Figures in the newly drawn district that's more favorable to Republicans.

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CBS News· Aug 12, 1:43 AMTrump-backed candidate wins crowded GOP primary in Alabama's newly drawn 2nd District, AP projects

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