The State of Alabama will appeal a ruling by a federal judge on Friday that ordered lawmakers to redraw Alabama’s State Senate map.

U.S. District Judge Anna Manasco ordered Alabama lawmakers on Friday to redraw a new State Senate redistricting map for the upcoming 2026 election.

The order could result in Gov. Kay Ivey having to call a special session in the next couple of months to redraw State Senate district lines before the upcoming election. Republicans currently comprise 27 of the 35 seats in the State Senate.

Plaintiffs' challenges focused on State Senate Districts 25 and 26 held by State Sens. Will Barfoot (R-Pike Road) and Kirk Hatcher (D-Montgomery), respectively. They also unsuccessfully claimed Huntsville area State Senate districts held by State Sens. Tom Butler (R-Mad

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