Democrats and the media have dismissed the chances of a new congressional map passed by Republican state legislators succeeding in an upcoming hearing in federal court. It is thus superior to both of the dueling maps the Supreme Court considered, each of which broke up one community of interest. By respecting neutral principles, the new map produces districts that are fairer, more sensible and more competitive than they've been in decades. Under the new map , the seventh congressional district would have a 51% black voting-age population. The Supreme Court affirmed the judges' opinion on appeal by the State of Alabama in June.

Source: Wall Street Journal August 02, 2023 07:08 UTC