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POLITICS & POLICY • UNITED STATES

Alabama Democrats gain seats in Huntsville-area elections

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Democrats flipped two Alabama Senate seats and one House seat in the Huntsville area, and won the Madison County sheriff’s race and two judicial contests. Rep. Shomari Figures also won a redrawn district, taking nearly 54% of the vote, according to the Alabama Reflector.

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Why it matters

The results shift representation and local offices in parts of Alabama, affecting residents and state-level policymaking. No broader U.S. effect is established in the supplied reporting.