Rhett Marques
Rhett Marques (Republican Party) is a member of the Alabama House of Representatives, representing District 91. He assumed office on November 7, 2018. His current term ends on November 4, 2026.
Marques (Republican Party) is running for election to the U.S. House to represent Alabama's 1st Congressional District. He is on the ballot in the Republican primary on May 19, 2026.[source]
Biography
Representative Marques was born and raised in Spanish Fort, Alabama. He graduated from Fairhope High School in 1990 and subsequently earned his degree in marketing from the University of Alabama in 1994. In his career, Marques served as the owner and manager of Goodson Tire & Auto.[1]
2026 battleground election
Ballotpedia identified the May 19 Republican primary for Alabama's 1st Congressional District as a battleground election. The summary below is from our coverage of this election, found here.
Jerry Carl (R), Rhett Marques (R), Joshua McKee (R), and four others are running in the Republican primary for Alabama's 1st Congressional District on May 19, 2026. As of January 2026, Carl, Marques, and McKee led in fundraising and local media attention.[2][3]
Incumbent Barry Moore (R) is running for U.S. Senate rather than seeking re-election. AL.com's Howard Koplowitz and Hannah Denham wrote that "[winning] the race is tantamount to election in the heavily red district, which stretches from the Wiregrass region of Alabama to parts of Mobile and Baldwin counties."[3] As of January 2026, major election forecasters rated the general election as Solid/Safe Republican.
Carl is a former member of the U.S. House. Carl represented the 1st District from 2021–2025 before losing to Moore 52%–48% in the 2024 primary after redistricting placed the two in the same district. He also served on the Mobile County Commission for eight years. Carl's campaign website describes him as "an outsider, a job creator, and a businessman looking to get things done."[4]
Marques was elected to the Alabama House in 2018 and is the owner and operator of an automotive service center. Marques describes himself as "a proven conservative fighter with a strong record of putting Alabama’s families first and protecting our values." Marques' campaign says he "is also routinely called upon to bring Republicans together to support conservative bills...His ability to unify will be critical to the success of the geographically unique district."[5]
McKee is a veteran of the U.S. Army who served in the Green Berets. After leaving the Army, McKee worked for General Motors and Hewlett-Packard. McKee says he is running "to bring mission-focused leadership to Washington, reform broken systems like the VA, and restore the American Dream for Alabama families."[6] McKee says he has "battled America’s enemies overseas – now I’m ready to defeat the enemies of freedom here at home."[7]
Also running in the primary are James Dees (R), John Mills (R), James Richardson (R), and Austin Sidwell (R).
If no candidate wins more than 50% of votes, the top two finishers will advance to a June 16 runoff.
Committee assignments
2025-2026
Marques was assigned to the following committees:
- Commerce and Small Business Committee, Vice-Chair
- Health Committee
- Transportation, Utilities and Infrastructure Committee
- Ports, Waterways and Intermodal Transit Committee
2023-2024
Marques was assigned to the following committees:
2021-2022
Marques was assigned to the following committees:
2019-2020
Marques was assigned to the following committees:
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2026
See also: Alabama's 1st Congressional District election, 2026
General election
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The primary will occur on May 19, 2026. The general election will occur on November 3, 2026. Additional general election candidates will be added here following the primary.
General election for U.S. House Alabama District 1
Clyde Jones is running in the general election for U.S. House Alabama District 1 on November 3, 2026.
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Clyde Jones advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House Alabama District 1.
Republican primary election
Republican primary for U.S. House Alabama District 1
The following candidates are running in the Republican primary for U.S. House Alabama District 1 on May 19, 2026.
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Barry Moore (R)
Polls
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Election campaign finance
| Name | Party | Receipts* | Disbursements** | Cash on hand | Date |
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| Jerry Carl | Republican Party | $480,928 | $242,238 | $307,981 | As of December 31, 2025 |
| James Dees | Republican Party | $0 | $0 | $0 | Data not available*** |
| Rhett Marques | Republican Party | $875,879 | $100,657 | $775,222 | As of December 31, 2025 |
| Joshua McKee | Republican Party | $339,762 | $74,407 | $265,355 | As of December 31, 2025 |
| John Mills | Republican Party | $11,061 | $12,757 | $362 | As of December 31, 2025 |
| James Richardson | Republican Party | $0 | $0 | $0 | Data not available*** |
| Austin Sidwell | Republican Party | $74,848 | $50,609 | $24,239 | As of December 31, 2025 |
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2022
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General election
General election for Alabama House of Representatives District 91
Incumbent Rhett Marques won election in the general election for Alabama House of Representatives District 91 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Rhett Marques (R) | 98.5 | 9,794 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 1.5 | 146 | ||
| Total votes: 9,940 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Alabama House of Representatives District 91
Incumbent Rhett Marques defeated Les Hogan in the Republican primary for Alabama House of Representatives District 91 on May 24, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Rhett Marques | 65.2 | 4,813 |
| Les Hogan | 34.8 | 2,571 | ||
| Total votes: 7,384 | |||
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2018
General election
General election for Alabama House of Representatives District 91
Rhett Marques won election in the general election for Alabama House of Representatives District 91 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Rhett Marques (R) | 98.4 | 11,445 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 1.6 | 185 | ||
| Total votes: 11,630 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Republican primary runoff election
Republican primary runoff for Alabama House of Representatives District 91
Rhett Marques defeated Lister Reeves Jr. in the Republican primary runoff for Alabama House of Representatives District 91 on July 17, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Rhett Marques | 55.2 | 2,950 |
| Lister Reeves Jr. | 44.8 | 2,394 | ||
| Total votes: 5,344 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Alabama House of Representatives District 91
Rhett Marques and Lister Reeves Jr. advanced to a runoff. They defeated Clarke White in the Republican primary for Alabama House of Representatives District 91 on June 5, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Rhett Marques | 45.7 | 3,490 |
| ✔ | Lister Reeves Jr. | 30.1 | 2,295 | |
| Clarke White | 24.2 | 1,845 | ||
| Total votes: 7,630 | |||
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Campaign themes
2026
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Campaign website
Marques' campaign website stated the following:
BRINGING BACK THE AMERICAN DREAM
Making life affordable again for hardworking Alabama families will be my top priority in Congress. Out-of-control spending and reckless America-Last policies by DC career politicians have sent prices through the roof and put the American Dream out of reach. Our families deserve better at the grocery store, at the gas pump, and when trying to afford a home. I will fight to eliminate wasteful spending, lower taxes, and put more of your hard-earned money back in your pocket so hardworking Alabamians will prosper like never before.
GROWING JOBS – FROM MAIN STREET TO MADE IN AMERICA
For too long, Washington politicians have drowned businesses in overly burdensome regulations. As a small business owner, I understand what it means to sign both sides of a paycheck. Just like I’ve done in the Alabama Legislature, I will slash job-strangling red tape as your Congressman so Alabama Main Streets and the hardworking families that fuel them can thrive.
Alongside President Trump, I will fight to onshore critical supply chains, drive up real wages for Alabama families, and usher in a new era of Made in America excellence.
STANDING UP FOR OUR VETERANS
Corrupt career politicians and DC Democrats have treated illegal aliens and violent criminals better than our nation’s heroes. I’ve seen it firsthand outside the gates of Fort Rucker. The system is broken, and our veterans are the ones paying the price. I’m proud to have helped make Alabama the most veteran-friendly state in America, and I’ll see to it that Washington does the same.
DEPORTING CRIMINALS & KEEPING OUR BORDERS SECURE
Lawless open borders and mass migration policies by Joe Biden and Kamala Harris endangered our sovereignty, our national and economic security, and our families’ safety. Thank God President Trump is back in office and immediately made our nation’s borders more secure than ever. Replacing “Catch and Release” with “Detain and Deport” worked, and I’ll make sure it stays that way. As your Congressman, I’ll fight to keep criminal illegal aliens out of our communities and end the mass migration madness that’s driven down American wages and undermined our working class. Safety, security, and opportunity for Americans must always come first.
STRENGTHENING RURAL AMERICA
Alabama’s First Congressional District represents the agricultural strength of our state and the coastal communities along the Gulf Coast that export American goods around the world. President Trump means business when it comes to restoring balance and giving U.S. producers the opportunities they’ve earned. I’ll work to keep delivering the fair markets and strong leadership our producers depend on, and invest in broadband and infrastructure to support healthcare, education, and economic opportunity in rural America.
DEFENDING THE 2ND AMENDMENT
I have a message for Washington Democrats who want to tell Alabamians how to defend our families or our liberties: Don’t Tread on Me. The right to protect ourselves and our loved ones is God-given and guaranteed by the Second Amendment. Our Founding Fathers knew it would be the last line of defense against government tyranny, and I won’t let the Left take it away.
TAKING ALABAMA VALUES TO WASHINGTON
With President Trump in office, we are winning the fight for our Christian, conservative values. The Left’s Woke War and endless attempts to put they/them over WE the people have eroded the foundational values that make our country great. Like President Trump, I will always fight for common sense and keep Critical Race Theory (CRT) out of our classrooms, end Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs, and kick biological men out of our girls’ locker rooms.
FIGHTING FOR LIFE
I voted for the strongest pro-life law in our country, and I’ll fight Democrats’ radical, pro-abortion agenda in Washington. That means defunding Planned Parenthood and making sure not one dime of taxpayer money ever goes toward ending innocent life. I am unapologetically pro-life, and I’ll take Alabama’s Christian conservative values to our nation’s capital.
SPURRING AMERICAN INNOVATION
Digital assets are beginning to play a larger role in the American economy. President Trump has expressed his clear desire for the United States to become the “crypto capital of the world,” and I fully support the executive actions his administration is taking towards that goal.
Congress recently enacted historic stablecoin legislation and should take further steps to bolster innovation and diversify our capital markets. I also believe that we can protect consumers without stifling growth or even worse, strengthening the hand of our foreign adversaries.
Furthermore, I am 100% opposed to a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) and was proud to support a bill in the Alabama Legislature to ensure our state was protected when the corrupt Biden administration wanted to coerce states into testing a CBDC.
Our country is at its best when our citizens are free to transact and pursue their American dream.
ACHIEVING PEACE THROUGH STRENGTH
America’s military must remain second to none. Communist China is our most dangerous enemy, and threats from Iran, North Korea, Russia, transnational cartels, and radical Islamic terrorists cannot be ignored. Alabama’s First Congressional District holds the key to peace through strength, from building the ships that protect our seas to maintaining America’s air dominance. I will fight tooth and nail with President Trump to make sure our troops have the resources and technology they need to keep America safe and free—and that Alabama’s defense industry continues to support thousands of good-paying jobs across our state.
BACKING ISRAEL
As a Christian, I believe we are called to strongly support Israel. And as an American, I know it’s in our strategic interests to do so against the radical terrorist forces that want to wipe the Jewish people off the face of the planet. I will support President Trump’s efforts to bring sustainable peace to the Middle East and end the endless wars that have cost countless American lives and resources.
SUPPORTING OUR COASTAL ECONOMY
As a native of Baldwin County, I know firsthand that Mobile Bay and the Gulf of America support the livelihoods of countless hardworking Alabamians. We must responsibly conserve our God-given natural resources so that future generations can enjoy Alabama the Beautiful. In Congress, I will be a staunch champion for our commercial and recreational fishing industry.
— Rhett Marques' campaign website (January 23, 2026)
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2022
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Below you can find the scorecards found for the Alabama State Legislature in 2024.
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- National Federation of Independent Business — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to small business issues.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the Alabama State Legislature in 2023.
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- Alabama Policy Institute — Legislators are scored on their votes on the association's policy platform.
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See also
2026 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Co-Ops Vote, "Candidate Details, Rhett Marques," accessed February 26, 2020
- ↑ Yellowhammer News, "First face off for Alabama’s 1st District: Jerry Carl vs. Rhett Marques at Eastern Shore Republican Women candidate forum," October 10, 2025
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 AL.com, "Washington leaders throw money behind GOP opponents running for open Alabama US House seat," October 16, 2025
- ↑ Jerry Carl campaign website, "Home page," accessed January 21, 2026
- ↑ Alabama Political Reporter, "State Rep. Rhett Marques annouces bid for Alabama’s 1st Congressional District," August 22, 2025
- ↑ Joshua McKee campaign website, "Meet Joshua," accessed January 21, 2026
- ↑ Yellowhammer News, "Former Green Beret, Bronze Star recipient announces run for Alabama’s 1st Congressional District," August 20, 2025
- ↑ OpenSecrets.org, "Outside Spending," accessed December 12, 2021
- ↑ OpenSecrets.org, "Total Outside Spending by Election Cycle, All Groups," accessed December 12, 2021
- ↑ National Review.com, "Why the Media Hate Super PACs," December 12, 2021
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