A panel of three federal judges ruled on May 26, 2026, that Alabama cannot use a new congressional map that was drawn in 2023 due to findings that it intentionally discriminated against Black voters. The court's decision prevents the implementation of this map in the upcoming midterm elections. Previously, Alabama was ordered to adopt a map that includes two majority-Black districts, which have elected Democrats. This ruling follows a significant change to the Voting Rights Act by the U.S. Supreme Court in April, which prompted Alabama to attempt to use the 2023 map for its congressional primary.
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Federal Court Blocks Alabama's New Congressional Map
A federal court has ruled that Alabama's new congressional map, drawn in 2023, cannot be used in the midterm elections due to intentional discrimination against Black voters. The ruling mandates the use of a map that includes two majority-Black districts.
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Federal court blocks new Republican-friendly voting map in Alabama
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