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Alabama’s affordability crisis: Families struggle with food, gas, childcare costs as election nears

A study found nearly three-quarters of Alabamians struggle to afford basic needs, fueling debate among lawmakers.

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AL.com· Sep 27, 3:04 PMAlabama’s affordability crisis: Families struggle with food, gas, childcare costs as election nears

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New poll shows Shomari Figures, Rhett Marques tied in key Alabama congressional race“Multiple public polls make it clear: this is a toss up race,” said a spokesman for the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee.

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Shomari Figures outraises GOP rivals in Alabama congressional raceRepublicans are trying to flip Alabama's 2nd Congressional District now held by Democrat Shomari Figures.

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National Republican group launches effort to unseat Alabama Democrat Shomari FiguresShomari Figures was first elected to Congress in 2024.

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Can Shomari Figures win? All eyes on suddenly competitive Alabama congressional districtDemocrats will mount a serious effort to keep Alabama’s newly redrawn 2nd Congressional District, now rated “likely Republican,” as voter energy turn the race into an unexpected battleground.

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