A poll of the Republican primary in Alabama’s 2nd Congressional District shows a candidate named Marques leading the field, according to Alabama Political Reporter, which published the findings Thursday, June 19, 2026.
The report doesn’t specify the poll’s sample size, margin of error, or the full list of candidates — details that would allow a clearer read on how durable that lead might be.
Alabama’s 2nd District has drawn attention heading into the 2026 cycle. The seat’s composition shifted after court-ordered redistricting, and the Republican primary there is being watched as a test of which direction the district’s GOP base intends to go. Marques, whose full name wasn’t included in the initial report, appears to have broken from the pack — at least in this one survey.
The race
Primary polling at this stage of a cycle can shift quickly, and a single poll without disclosed internals carries real limits. Alabama Political Reporter didn’t name the firm that conducted the survey or say when the fieldwork was done — both of which matter when sizing up any early lead.
What the result does show is that Marques has enough name recognition in the district to move numbers. That’s not nothing in a primary where lesser-known candidates often struggle to register at all.
The full poll crosstabs, methodology, and a complete list of candidates hadn’t been released as of the publication date.
Alabama Political Reporter reported this story on June 19, 2026. Read the original report.
