Commentary: The GOP gerrymander didn’t work. And it hurt Tommy Tuberville.

By: Brian Lyman

Outlets: Alabama Reflector

Published: November 4, 2026

Words: 847

Last Updated: 5 days, 2 hours ago

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The Alabama Legislature could try to redraw Alabama’s 2nd Congressional District again.

If Republicans are unhappy with Shomari Figures’ decisive victory Tuesday, they can change the borders. The U.S. Supreme Court said this spring that the Legislature can do anything it wants with congressional districts. So long as they’re “political gerrymanders,” of course. Don’t explicitly say you’re trying to mute the voice of Black voters. Just blurt …

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