ALGOP Chairman Praises Governor Ivey for Calling Special Session After Supreme Court Redistricting Ruling

May 1, 2026 - BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - Alabama Republican Party Chairman State Representative Scott Stadthagen (Hartselle) is applauding Governor Kay Ivey's (R) decision to call lawmakers into a special legislative session following the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling in Louisiana v. Callais, a decision that has prompted swift action from state leaders on redistricting.

Governor Ivey announced Thursday that she will reconvene the Alabama Legislature to address next steps in light of the Court's opinion, which has drawn national attention for its potential impact on redistricting cases across multiple states.

In a statement, Stadthagen said the governor's move reflects unified leadership as Alabama prepares for the legal and political implications of the ruling.

"We applaud Governor Kay Ivey for her leadership in calling the Legislature back into session as Alabama takes the next step following the Supreme Court's decision in Louisiana v. Callais," Stadthagen said. "This ruling reinforced what we have long argued - that redistricting should be guided by fair, constitutional principles and not driven by race."

Stadthagen added that the governor's action "reaffirms that Alabama leaders are united in defending our state's right to determine our own districts," emphasizing that state officials "know our people, our communities, and our state better than federal courts or outside activist groups."

Republican Party Signals Confidence in Court Outcome

The Alabama Republican Party said the Supreme Court's ruling represents a significant step toward restoring a consistent constitutional standard in redistricting cases nationwide. Party leaders expressed confidence that the Court will ultimately apply the Callais decision to Alabama's ongoing litigation and uphold the map enacted by the Legislature.

"We remain confident that the courts will apply the Callais decision to Alabama's case and that the map enacted by the people's representatives in the Legislature will ultimately prevail," Stadthagen said.

Next Steps for Lawmakers

The special session will bring legislators back to Montgomery to determine how Alabama should proceed as the state's redistricting case continues to move through the federal courts. The Alabama Republican Party said it will continue monitoring developments as the process unfolds.

Governor Ivey has not yet released the full agenda for the session, but state officials expect redistricting to be the central focus.