Alabama sets special election after Supreme Court allows 2023 congressional map

The Alabama governor has set new election plans after the Supreme Court cleared the state to move forward with its preferred congressional map.

The decision, issued Monday in a 6–3 ruling by the Supreme Court, allowed Alabama to revert to its 2023 legislature-approved congressional map while lower courts revisit the case under a new legal standard established in Louisiana v. Callais. That earlier ruling raised the threshold for proving intentional racial discrimination in redistricting cases.

In response, Alabama officials announced special elections on Tuesday. Gov. Kay Ivey (R-AL) said the ruling affirms the state’s authority over its own districts and elections.

“Alabama knows our state, our people and our districts best,” Ivey said. “The United States Supreme Court’s decision is plain common sense and enables our values to be best represented in Congress. For years, we have fought for this outcome, and I am proud to celebrate this win for Alabamians.”

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