Local news With statewide redistricting concluded, Alabama’s major cities redraw local districts Major cities like Huntsville, Tuscaloosa, and Mobile have either completed or are in the process of completing newly drawn city district lines. John H. GlennDecember 20, 2021
Featured Opinion Opinion | Reapportionment done. Legislative races begin The paramount concern was self-political preservation so the most ardent task was protecting the districts of incumbent legislators. Steve FlowersDecember 1, 2021
Legislature Organizations challenging redistricting maps explain their issues The groups say they would like to find a remedy before the 2022 elections, but that the litigation might take more time. Jacob HolmesNovember 17, 2021
State Federal lawsuits claim new state, congressional maps suppress Black voters The two lawsuits request a federal court halt the implementation of the new state and congressional districts. John H. GlennNovember 16, 2021
Legislature GOP State House candidate questions why he was drawn out of his district Republican candidate for the Alabama House Josh Pendergrass was drawn out of his district during redistricting earlier this month. John H. GlennNovember 15, 2021
Legislature Grassroots organizations condemn passage of redistricting maps The groups criticized the maps for diluting Black voting power and for lacking transparency. StaffNovember 8, 2021
Legislature Second 2021 special legislative session report All five bills in the governor’s proclamation — redistricting and the hospital and nursing home appropriation — were passed by the Legislature. Beth LyonsNovember 8, 2021
Legislature Lawsuit filed over congressional districts Republicans argue that “packing” Black voters into the 7th Congressional District essentially upholds one of the requirements of the Voting Rights Act. Josh MoonNovember 5, 2021
Legislature Congressional, Alabama House districts reach final passage in state Senate In the Senate Wednesday, both bills received near-unanimous opposition from Democratic senators. John H. GlennNovember 4, 2021
Legislature Alabama House approves new state Senate, Board of Education maps Both of the new maps now head to Gov. Kay Ivey's desk for her signature. Eddie BurkhalterNovember 4, 2021