Supreme Court allows Alabama GOP-backed congressional map for midterms
The Supreme Court has ruled in favor of Alabama Republicans, allowing the use of a new congressional map for the upcoming midterm elections. This map is expected to provide the GOP with a significant advantage, as it includes only one majority-Black district. The decision has drawn dissent from the court's liberal justices, who argue it undermines the voting power of Black citizens in Alabama.
- ▪The Supreme Court's 6-3 ruling permits Alabama to implement a GOP-backed congressional map.
- ▪The new map is likely to benefit Republicans in the November midterm elections.
- ▪Governor Kay Ivey stated that the ruling is a win for Alabama and its elections.
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Supreme Court Supreme Court allows Alabama GOP-backed congressional map for midterms The ruling clears the way for the state's Aug. 11 special primary under the 2023 legislature-adopted map By Michael Sinkewicz , Bill Mears , Shannon Bream Fox News Published June 3, 2026 1:15am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Supreme Court clears way for new Alabama election map The Supreme Court's 6-3 ruling clears the way for Alabama to implement a new congressional map, giving Republicans a significant advantage, Fox News reports. Karl Rove, former White House Deputy Chief of Staff, details the controversial second district map's design.
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