Shomari Figures — U.S. Representative for AL-2
Shomari Figures is a Democrat Representative representing Alabama (district 2), serving a term from 2025-01-03 to 2027-01-03.
Overview
| Party | Democrat |
|---|---|
| Chamber | Representative |
| State | Alabama |
| District | AL-2 |
| Current term | 2025-01-03 – 2027-01-03 |
| Born | 1985-09-03 |
| Bioguide ID | F000481 |
Election & Term History
Shomari Figures has held 1 term in Congress on record, first elected in 2025.
| Term | Office | Party |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-03 – 2027-01-03 | U.S. Representative for AL-2 | Democrat |
Voting Record
In the 119th Congress, Shomari Figures has cast 539 recorded votes. Based on DW-NOMINATE ideology scoring (Voteview, UCLA) -- a standard academic measure derived from actual roll-call vote patterns, not self-description -- Shomari Figures is more liberal than 56% of House Democrats on the liberal-conservative spectrum this Congress.
| Ideology score (DW-NOMINATE, dim. 1) | -0.414 |
|---|---|
| Position within party | more liberal than 56% of House Democrats |
| Recorded votes this Congress | 539 |
| Votes with own party | 95.9% of contested roll-call votes |
| Missed votes | 9 of 643 (1.4%) |
Scale runs roughly -1 (most liberal) to +1 (most conservative); scores are relative rankings among the member's own chamber and party, not an absolute measure. "Votes with own party" compares each Yea/Nay vote to that party's majority position on the same roll call, for every recorded vote so far in the 119th Congress.
Frequently Asked Questions
What party is Shomari Figures in?
Shomari Figures is a Democrat, currently serving as U.S. Representative for AL-2.
How long has Shomari Figures served in Congress?
Shomari Figures's first term on record began in 2025, and their current term runs from 2025-01-03 to 2027-01-03.
How does Shomari Figures's voting record compare to the rest of their party?
Based on DW-NOMINATE ideology scoring (Voteview, UCLA), Shomari Figures is more liberal than 56% of House Democrats in the 119th Congress, having cast 539 recorded votes.
How often does Shomari Figures vote with their own party?
Shomari Figures has voted with the majority of their own party on 95.9% of contested roll-call votes so far in the 119th Congress, missing 9 of 643 recorded votes (1.4%).