2026 Special Session

Elections / Governor

SCOTUS ruling prompts District 1, 2 candidate shakeup, Democrats’ scorn

The decision has upended Alabama’s 2026 congressional races, reshuffled candidates and drawing sharp warnings from Democrats over Black representation and voter confusion.

May 13, 2026

Terri Sewell condemns Alabama redistricting election law

The Democrat said the newly signed measures threatened Black representation as Alabama Republicans pressed ahead despite federal injunctions blocking new maps.

May 11, 2026

House advances bill to provide special elections in case court allows old Congressional maps

Democrats warned the proposal defied a federal injunction and revived maps ruled discriminatory.

May 7, 2026

Cory Booker joins Alabama Democrats at voting rights, redistricting town hall

At the Birmingham event, speakers cast Alabama’s redistricting fight as a test of voting rights and Democratic resolve.

May 6, 2026

Advocacy orgs deride special session to delay primary for new maps

Voting rights groups condemned Kay Ivey’s move as a bid to reopen Alabama’s redistricting fight and potentially weaken Black voters’ political influence.

May 4, 2026