Alabama Republicans have revived efforts to enforce a congressional map rejected in 2023 for racial discrimination, following a US Supreme Court ruling that weakens the Voting Rights Act. The state's GOP leadership filed an emergency petition on May 13 seeking approval before the 2026 midterms, arguing the lower court's earlier ruling is no longer valid. The bid faces continued opposition from civil rights groups, who accuse Alabama of a brazen attempt to suppress Black voter influence.

May 27, 2026

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Alabama Primary Elections: Redistricting Sparks Turmoil

Alabama voters head to the polls on Tuesday for primary elections, but four congressional districts may face special primaries in August after a U.S. Supreme Court ruling on redistricting. The decision could benefit Republicans in the battle for control of the House. The ruling allows a map previously blocked for diluting Black voter power, reshaping districts in the state's south.

May 18, 2026