Summary
- State Rep. Rhett Marques considering U.S. House run.
- Moore is likely running for the U.S. Senate seat soon.
- Marques happy in Alabama House but exploring options.
- Possible Republican primary against former Rep. Jerry Carl.
- The decision depends on Moore’s Senate campaign announcement.
In the next few days, U.S. Representative Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) is anticipated to make his candidacy for the U.S. Senate public in Sylvania.
To succeed in the U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn), who just declared his intention to run for governor of Alabama, Moore will face off against Attorney General Steve Marshall and former Navy Seal Jared Hudson.
“We’re just waiting to see what Barry does, and we’ll take a look at what the options hold,”
Marques told Alabama Daily News Wednesday morning.
“I’m happy in the Alabama House, but if Barry does run for Senate, we’ll look at options, see what doors open, and go from there.”
Marques might face former U.S. Representative Jerry Carl (R-Mobile) in a Republican primary if he chooses to run for the open seat.
On social media on Wednesday, Carl hinted at a "major announcement," urging his followers to keep an eye out. The momentous news will soon be made public, according to the two-term congressman who served in Alabama's first congressional district.
“I lived there for 27 years of my life and moved to Enterprise in 2000,”
Marques continued.
“We’re not closing doors. As they come open, we’ll go through them. But if nothing opens, I’m happy where I am.”
What are Rhett Marques's main motivations for considering a congressional bid?
Rhett Marques's main motivations for considering a congressional bid appear to stem from the shifting political landscape in Alabama, particularly the potential vacancy in Alabama's 1st Congressional District.
Marques, a Republican and two-term Alabama State Representative from Enterprise, is exploring the opportunity to advance his political career from the state legislature to the federal level.
This consideration is related to changes and openings in the district as incumbents like Congressman Jerry Carl may vacate their seats, creating an opening Marques could pursue. His move aligns with ambitions to represent his region on a larger stage amid evolving local and national political dynamics.