Tuberville Pushes Alabama to Redraw Maps

0:00Senator Tommy Tuberville is pushing Alabama leaders to redraw the state's congressional maps. He wants them to match the politics and values of everyday Alabamians. This comes right after the Supreme Court ruled against race-based redistricting in a Louisiana case. Alabama has been fighting over its maps from 2023. A federal court stepped in, appointing a special master to create a new one for the 2024 elections. That shift gave Democrats an extra seat in Congressional District 2, now held by Representative Shemari Figures. Folks are reacting strong to all this. Governor Kay Ivey says the state can't call a special session yet. A federal ruling blocks any changes to the current map until 2030. Still, there's heavy pressure from around the country for Alabama to act. Tuberville, who's eyeing a run for governor, made it clear in a recent interview. He says the maps shouldn't bow to national Democrats, but represent Alabama's core. For now, the battle over these districts rolls on, with eyes on how leaders balance court orders and local calls for change.

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