Alabama Asks Supreme Court to Rehear Redistricting Case

Alabama Petitions SCOTUS on Redistricting Alabama officials, led by Governor Kay Ivey, petitioned the U.S. Supreme Court on May 8, 2026, requesting a stay to permit the use of the state's 2023 congressional map for upcoming elections. This action follows Governor Ivey's signing of House Bill 1 and Senate Bill 1, which authorize special elections if redistricting legislation passes, and occurs as the state's primary election approaches.

The state's petition seeks to overturn a federal panel's ruling that mandated a court-ordered map, citing potential violations of voting rights protections. Alabama argues the federal ruling is flawed and references a recent Supreme Court decision that could alter the outcome. State leaders contend that without swisources intervention, they face "irreparable harm" and could be compelled to conduct elections under what they deem an unconstitutional map.

If the Supreme Court grants the stay, Alabama could implement its preferred congressional map, potentially necessitating adjustments to the current election cycle. The legislative measures signed by Governor Ivey are designed to facilitate such changes, enabling the state to respond rapidly to a favorable judicial decision regarding its redistricting efforts.