The May 19 primary election will proceed as scheduled after Alabama got a favorable redistricting ruling from the U.S. Supreme Court (SCOTUS) on Monday, according to Secretary of State Wes Allen.
SCOTUS struck down a 2023 federal court-ordered Alabama congressional map on Monday.
The ruling likely means Republicans will win at least six seats in Alabama in the upcoming midterm elections, up from their current five in the 2024 election.
Governor Kay Ivey will call several special elections for redrawn congressional and State Senate districts at an undetermined time this summer. Ivey signed into law two redistricting special election bills on Friday that allow the state to use previously passed congressional district and State Senate maps in anticipation of Monday's SCOTUS ruling.
“Today, the Supreme Court granted my motion in a historic win for Alabama voters. The May 19 Primary Election will proceed as scheduled,” Allen said. “My Office will remain in close contact with the Governor’s Office and the Attorney General’s Office as this situation continues developing. I appreciate the hard work of Alabama’s local election officials as we continue to work towards the administration of a secure, transparent, and accountable election.”
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