Courts Gov. Ivey calls special primary election for Alabama-drawn State Senate map The August 11 vote will follow an appeals court ruling that allowed the 2021 map for Senate Districts 25 and 26. Staff3 hours ago
Elections Registrars stand ready for redistricting in event of Supreme Court reversal With voter records set to lock June 2, registrars said they could quickly shift voters despite federal judges’ logistical concerns. Jacob Holmes6 hours ago
Courts Governor extends candidate certification deadline as Alabama awaits word from SCOTUS Election officials faced shrinking windows to certify candidates and reassign voters as Alabama pressed to use its disputed congressional map. Jacob Holmes1 day ago
Courts Alabama AG asks Supreme Court to stay redistricting ruling Alabama asked the U.S. Supreme Court to allow the state to use a 2023 congressional map blocked for diluting Black voting strength. Mary Claire Wooten1 day ago
Congress GOP leaders blast court blockage of GOP-favored Congressional map Alabama officials split sharply as Republicans appealed to the Supreme Court and Democrats praised a ruling protecting Black voters’ representation. Jacob Holmes2 days ago
Courts State appeals federal court decision blocking “intentionally discriminatory” map The ruling left Alabama’s congressional elections in limbo, with voter reassignment deadlines looming and special election plans uncertain. Jacob Holmes3 days ago
Courts Federal court rules Alabama must use map that granted two Democrat seats Judges said the GOP-backed 2023 plan was tainted by intentional race discrimination and would dilute Black voters’ power. Jacob Holmes3 days ago
Courts “Guaranteed chaos”: Litigants spar over Alabama’s plan to use 2023 maps Federal judges weighed whether Alabama could revive a disputed congressional map as officials warned voter reassignments faced a punishing timeline. Jacob Holmes6 days ago
Courts Plaintiffs seek preliminary injunction in remanded redistricting suit Caster v. Allen The Supreme Court remanded Caster v. Allen to the Northern District of Alabama following its decision in Louisiana v. Callais. Chance PhillipsMay 22, 2026
This Matters with Bill Britt Voting rights, race and the Deep South’s unfinished history Democracy weakens when citizens no longer believe institutions see them equally, hear them equally or protect them fairly. StaffMay 18, 2026