State Sen. Donnie Chesteen (R-Geneva) announced his endorsement of Rhett Marques in his campaign for Alabama’s 1st Congressional District, adding to the state lawmaker’s impressive list of supporters including U.S. Senator Katie Britt, Speaker of the House Nathaniel Ledbetter and nearly three dozen Republican state lawmakers.
“Rhett Marques is a man of integrity who has accomplished a great deal in the Alabama legislature,” Chesteen, a hopeful future of constituent of Marques, said.
“He is a conservative Republican who gets things done and I look forward to having him represent me, my family and all of the constituents in the 1st Congressional District in DC.”
Chesteen represents parts of Dale, Geneva and Houston counties in the Alabama State senate. All three counties lie within the congressional district Marques seeks to represent.
“I am grateful to have Senator Chesteen’s support,” Marques said. “To serve alongside him has been an absolute honor.”
Marques is running for the seat being vacated by U.S. Rep. Barry Moore, who is running for U.S. Senate in 2026.
Marques, who also filled Moore’s shoes in the Alabama Legislature when he made his initial bid for U.S. House, has served in his seat for the last 7 years.
He faces Jerry Carl, who is running for his old job in Congress after being defeated by Moore in 2024.
The Republican primary election will be held on May 19, 2026.
Grayson Everett is the editor in chief of Yellowhammer News. You can follow him on X @Grayson270.
