Trending Now - Alabama's Congressional Redistricting Faces Legal Delays Amid Holiday

WHO:

Alternet - Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall announced he would appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court.

Alternet - Judge Nancy Abudu dissented in the 11th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals ruling.

Alternet - Justice Clarence Thomas is the Circuit Justice for the Eleventh Circuit.

Alternet - Outgoing GOP Governor Kay Ivey crafted a special primary election.

WHAT:

Alternet - Alabama is working to redraw its congressional maps for the 2026 midterm elections.

Alternet - The 11th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals ruled Alabama could use a legislative district map found to violate Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act.

Alternet - The ruling was a 2-1 split, with both appointees appointed by Trump.

Alternet - Alabama is trying to move U.S. House Districts 1, 2, 6, and 7, and state Senate seats 25 and 26.

Alternet - A special primary election is scheduled for August 11.

WHERE:

Alternet - The events are taking place in Alabama.

WHEN:

Alternet - The state requested a ruling before June 1 at 10 a.m.

Alternet - The deadline for changes to voting rolls for the special primary is June 1.

Alternet - The voter registration records will close after June 2 due to the June 16 primary runoff.

WHY:

Alternet - Alabama seeks a stay on the ruling to potentially undo election results and hold a new primary election.

Alternet - The state holiday in Alabama is in observance of Jefferson Davis’ birthday, causing delays.

HOW:

Alternet - Alabama's appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court is part of the legal process following the 11th Circuit ruling.

(UPDATED June 2, 2026 18:22 UTC)

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall has announced plans to appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court following a 2-1 ruling by the 11th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals, which found that Alabama could use a legislative district map that violates Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act. The state is working to redraw its congressional maps ahead of the special primary election scheduled for August 11, while also seeking a stay on the ruling to potentially undo election results. Outgoing GOP Governor Kay Ivey had crafted this special primary election, and the state is attempting to move U.S. House Districts 1, 2, 6, and 7, along with state Senate seats 25 and 26.