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The upcoming special House election in Tennessee's deep-red district is heavily influenced by Donald Trump's endorsement, with the primary race mainly focusing on pro-Trump candidates, and the general election expected to be competitive due to lower voter turnout.
Shomari Figures, a former Justice Department official, and State Representative Anthony Daniels are set to compete in a Democratic primary runoff for Alabama's Second Congressional District, following a Supreme Court ruling that led to the district's reshaping. The district, which now presents an opportunity for Democrats to flip the seat, spans across the state and includes areas with a significant Black population. The runoff elections will be held on April 16, and the newly shaped district could potentially result in Alabama sending two Black representatives to Washington for the first time in its history.
State Rep. Robin Comey has been removed from all committee and leadership assignments by the Speaker of the House after being charged with operating under the influence following a rollover crash in Hartford. Comey failed a field sobriety test and had a blood alcohol content of .1446 and .14. Her license was seized and she has been urged to focus on her health and wellbeing. Comey was elected in 2018 to represent the 102nd House District.