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Alabama AGC PAC said its decision reflects the organization’s longstanding involvement in the political process and its focus on issues affecting Alabama’s construction industry, employers and workforce.

“Advocacy is an important part of Alabama AGC’s responsibility to the construction industry,” Alex Whaley II of Whaley Construction in Troy and Alabama AGC’s representative on the AGC of America Political Action Committee said. “Our industry is directly affected by decisions made at every level of government, and it is important that contractors remain engaged in that process. The Alabama AGC PAC evaluates candidates with an emphasis on the issues affecting construction, economic development, infrastructure and Alabama businesses.”

“Alabama AGC has a long history of advocating for the men and women who build our state,” Alabama AGC CEO Billy Norrell said. “That work includes building relationships with elected officials and candidates and making sure they understand the challenges and opportunities facing contractors. Through the Alabama AGC PAC, our members have a voice in the political process and an opportunity to support candidates whose records and positions align with issues important to Alabama’s construction industry.”

“Throughout his time in the state Legislature, Rhett has been a strong advocate for policies that support economic growth, strengthen infrastructure and help Alabama’s rural communities thrive,” PAC Chairman Jeff Hodges said. “We have no doubt that he will bring that same commitment to Washington and be a strong advocate for Alabama’s electric cooperatives.”

“We are proud to endorse Rhett Marques for Alabama’s 2nd Congressional District,” HBAA First Vice President Jim Mathews said. “Rhett is a proven fighter for all Alabamians. We are confident that his leadership will help roll back unnecessary and burdensome regulations and, in doing so, will help make the American dream of homeownership a reality for all.”

A lifelong Alabamian and small-business owner, Rhett Marques has spent more than 26 years building a family automotive business in Enterprise and four terms in the state legislature cutting taxes and defending conservative values. Endorsed by President Donald J. Trump and Senator Katie Britt, Marques is a proud America First conservative running to bring common sense and moral clarity back to Washington.

Marques's opponent, Rep. Shomari Figures, was one of only a handful of House Democrats to vote "present" — rather than yes — on a June 2025 resolution condemning the antisemitic terrorist attack on pro-Israel demonstrators in Boulder, Colorado. The people of Alabama's 2nd District deserve a representative who will condemn antisemitism without hesitation.