Alabama Takes Action on Redistricting Following Supreme Court Decision

Alabama Governor Kay Ivey has announced a special legislative session set for next week to address redistricting, following a Supreme Court ruling that weakened the Voting Rights Act. This session will focus on establishing a special primary election for US House and state Senate districts affected by court actions, with the primary scheduled for May 19. Although Alabama is under a court order preventing redistricting until after the 2030 census, pressure from state officials has prompted Ivey to act. The Supreme Court's recent decision complicates challenges to redistricting plans, intensifying the political stakes as both parties prepare for the upcoming midterm elections.

Key Details: • Special legislative session begins Monday to address redistricting. • Primary elections for US House and state Senate set for May 19. • Alabama is under a court order until 2030, but officials are seeking to lift it.