Alabama Republicans Redraw U.S. House District, Targeting U.S. Rep. Shomari Figures
In Alabama, Republicans redrew a U.S. House congressional district following a Supreme Court decision, with U.S. Rep. Shomari Figures being a target of this action.
Richmond Petersburg, VA, October 31, 2026 — The Republican-controlled Alabama Legislature has redrawn a U.S. House congressional district, a move that follows a Supreme Court decision and appears to target U.S. Representative Shomari Figures. The redistricting process concluded with the legislature approving new maps that alter the boundaries of existing congressional seats in the state.
The Supreme Court’s decision, which affirmed a lower court’s ruling that Alabama must create a second majority-Black congressional district, prompted the legislative action. Previously, the state had only one such district, despite a significant Black population. The new map aims to comply with the court’s mandate by creating an additional district where Black voters are projected to have a greater chance of electing their preferred candidate.
However, the specific configuration of the redrawn district has drawn attention for its potential impact on incumbent U.S. Representative Shomari Figures. Figures, a Democrat, currently represents the state’s 2nd Congressional District. Reports indicate that the redrawing of district lines may place him in a disadvantageous position or alter the constituency he would seek to represent in future elections.
Details regarding the exact boundaries of the newly drawn district and the specific provisions that make U.S. Rep. Shomari Figures a target were not explicitly detailed in the provided summary. The contractor responsible for drawing the maps, the precise timeline for when these changes will take effect for electoral purposes, and any specific code violations or permit status related to the redistricting process were also not provided.
This redistricting effort is part of a broader national trend where political parties, particularly Republicans in states where they hold legislative control, engage in the process of drawing electoral district boundaries. This process, often referred to as gerrymandering, can significantly influence election outcomes by concentrating or diluting the voting power of specific demographic groups. The outcome of this particular redrawing in Alabama is anticipated to have an impact on the state’s congressional representation in the upcoming election cycles.
Story summarized from the original created by KIM CHANDLER, Associated Press on www.wric.com, see more information here.
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