House Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter (R-Rainsville) and 31 Republican members of the Alabama House of Representatives endorsed State Rep. Rhett Marques (R-Enterprise) for Congress on Tuesday.
Marques announced last week he’s seeking the Republican nomination for the Congressional District 1 seat.
“I am honored to have the support of so many of the men and women that I have worked with in the legislature,” Marques said. “While President Trump was providing tax relief to Americans with the One Big Beautiful Bill, we were working on the state level in the Alabama legislature, slashing the state tax on groceries, eliminating the state tax on diapers and baby supplies that are critical for young families, and implementing a substantial tax relief package providing relief for our Seniors.”
Former U.S. Rep. Jerry Carl (R-Mobile) and Joshua McKee have already announced they’re also seeking the Republican nomination. The seat is currently held by U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise), who recently announced that he is running for U.S. Senate instead of seeking re-election.
Marques was first elected to the Alabama Legislature in 2018 and was re-elected in 2022 with more than 65% of the vote in the Republican primary.
“During his tenure in the Alabama House of Representatives, Rhett Marques has proven himself to be a strong conservative who always puts the needs of our state first. He has helped deliver over $1.5 billion in tax cuts to the people of Alabama, supported our state’s economy through key workforce development initiatives, bolstered public safety by supporting law enforcement and fighting illegal immigration, and much more,” Ledbetter said. “His record speaks for itself, and while I certainly hate to lose him in the State Legislature, he is the exact kind of leader Alabama’s First Congressional District needs in Washington, D.C.”
Republican members of the House endorsing Marques for Congress include:
Ledbetter
Russell Bedsole
Chris Blackshear
Bryan Brinyark
Mack Butler
Jim Carns
Steve Clouse
Danny Crawford
David Faulkner
Danny Garrett
Jim Hill
Leigh Hulsey
Reed Ingram
Jamie Kiel
Bill Lamb
Paul Lee
Craig Lipscomb
James Lomax
Ed Oliver
Marcus Paramore
Rick Rehm
Chad Robertson
Chris Sells
Ginny Shaver
Mike Shaw
Van Smith
Jeff Sorrells
David Standridge
Jerry Starnes
Bubba Underwood
Richie Whorton
Randy Wood
The election will be held on May 19, 2026.
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