Alabama Lawmakers OK Special Congressional Primaries

Alabama takes step toward a new congressional map while awaiting court action

Republican lawmakers passed a bill that would set up special primary elections if they are allowed to implement new maps after the U.S. Supreme Court’s redistricting ruling.

Alabama Legislature gives final approval to primary bills as state seeks to redistrict

Sen. Robert Stewart, D-Selma, holding a photo of his aunt, who he said marched on "Bloody Sunday" in 1965, on the floor of the Alabama Senate on May 8, 2026, in Montgomery, Alabama. The Alabama Legislature Friday gave final approval to two bills that would set new primary elections in some congressional and legislative districts in the state if the federal courts allow officials to use maps previously declared discriminatory against Black voters…

Alabama governor prepares new election dates if court allows congressional map to take effect

The state's primaries are currently scheduled to take place under its current maps on May 19, but the new legislation allows Ivey to set special election dates for districts impacted by the new map.

Red State Passes Redistricting Legislation Amid Severe Weather, Evacuation

Amid a contentious special session and severe weather that forced an evacuation, the Alabama Legislature passed legislation that could set new primary election dates pending a potential Supreme Court decision. After several hours of debate, both legislative chambers approved HB-1 and SB-1.

Alabama lawmakers OK special congressional primaries

MONTGOMERY (AP) — Audience members watching an Alabama legislative committee Thursday erupted in shouts of “shame” after Republican lawmakers advanced legislation to authorize special primaries if the state can put a new congressional map in place for the November midterms.

Alabama special election bill advances despite public outcry: ‘End white supremacy’

A bill to require Alabama to hold a special election this summer and partially cancel the results of the May 19 primary moved closer to passing today in the Legislature. A Senate committee approved the bill, sparking a round of…