A U.S. Supreme Court (SCOTUS) ruling on Tuesday restoring Alabama’s 6-1 Republican congressional map for the 2026 elections is a “significant triumph for Alabama,” according to Secretary of State Wes Allen.
SCOTUS ruled Tuesday, 6-3, in favor of Alabama’s efforts to use a 6-1 Republican congressional map for the 2026 election. The ruling stayed an injunction issued last week by a three-judge panel of federal judges that blocked the use of a 6-1 Republican congressional map passed by lawmakers in 2023.
“Tonight, the United States Supreme Court ruled in my favor but, more importantly, ruled in favor of the State of Alabama. By returning our elections to the congressional maps approved by the Legislature instead of the maps drawn by unelected bureaucrats, this unprecedented wrong has been made right,” Allen said.
According to Allen, the party certifications of qualified candidates from May 26 will be officially certified by the Secretary of State’s Office and issued to counties on Wednesday.
The Secretary of State’s Office will continue coordinating with county election officials, boards of registrars, and election vendors regarding implementation of the court’s order and any necessary voter district updates associated with the congressional special primary election scheduled for August 11.
“This decision represents a significant triumph for Alabama, for our Constitution, and for every person who believes our elections should be decided by our elected Legislature rather than liberal special interest groups. I will continue fighting to preserve election integrity and ensuring that Alabama votes are cast in districts that reflect the will of the People,” Allen said.
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