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

TL;DR

Rhett Marques won the Republican primary in Alabama's 2nd Congressional District.
The district was newly drawn and is now more favorable to Republicans.
Marques has endorsements from Donald Trump, House GOP leaders, and Sen. Katie Britt.
Republicans aim to unseat incumbent Democratic Rep. Shomari Figures.
The Supreme Court allowed Alabama to use a map that eliminates one majority-Black congressional seat.

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