Supreme Court allows Alabama to use congressional map favoring Republicans in this year’s elections

The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that Alabama can use a congressional map that favors Republican candidates in the upcoming 2026 elections.

The decision, announced on June 3, 2026, allows the state to proceed with a redistricting plan that has been challenged by civil rights groups for allegedly diluting the voting power of minority communities. The map, drawn by the Republican-controlled state legislature, is expected to maintain the current partisan balance, with Republicans holding six of the seven congressional seats.

Critics argue that the map violates the Voting Rights Act by packing Black voters into a single district and spreading others across predominantly white districts. The Supreme Court's order, issued without a detailed opinion, reverses a lower court ruling that had blocked the map.

Alabama officials praised the decision, stating it respects the state's legislative process. Voting rights advocates have vowed to continue their legal fight, potentially seeking further review.

The map will be used for the primary elections later this year.