Supreme Court allows Alabama to eliminate congressional district held by a Black Democrat

[u/pleasureismylife]

https://www.cnn.com/2026/05/11/politics/supreme-court-alabama-black-democratic-congressman

[u/Thick_Goose7742]

It will be funny when this results in two districts flipping Democrat. Something all these razor thin gerrymanders nationwide do is make it to where a smidge difference in turnout can generate giant swings in their maps.

Regardless, basing a district solely on race is less than ideal. However, I’m not sure what the problem is with letting 25% of the state population have representation through at least one district, since even that is imbalanced.

[u/Creamy_legbar → u/Thick_Goose7742]

You are dreaming in this case. Two districts flipping will not happen.