Manufacture Alabama announced its endorsement of State Rep. Rhett Marques (R-Enterprise) on Thursday to represent Alabama’s Congressional District 1.
The seat is currently held by U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise), who is running for U.S. Senate in 2026 instead of seeking re-election. Former U.S. Rep. Jerry Carl (R-Mobile) and Joshua McKee are also seeking the Congressional District 1 seat.
“Manufacture Alabama is proud to endorse Representative Marques for his deep understanding and commitment to our state’s manufacturing industry,” Jon Barganier, Manufacture Alabama president, said. “Rhett has been a steadfast supporter of our industry for years and has worked tirelessly while in the Legislature to ensure we have a business climate conducive to the growth, investment, and sustainability of manufacturers who are so vital to our state’s economy and the local communities they call home.”
Marques said, “I am honored to have earned the endorsement of Manufacture Alabama.”
“I will always put Alabama first and support domestic manufacturing,” he added. “I am looking forward to going to Congress to fight to return good-paying manufacturing jobs that have been outsourced. Alabama has the best workforce in the country and I will make it a priority to ensure that American manufacturers know that the best place for them to manufacture their goods is right here, on American soil.”
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