gerrymandering

  By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—The 11th Circuit three-judge-court will only reconsider racial gerrymandering in the Alabama’s redistricting dispute. Federal Judges William H. Pryor, and W. Keith Watkins, writing for the majority, reconfirmed their earlier ruling in the Alabama Legislative Black Caucus and the Alabama Democratic Conference fight against the redistricting plan drawn … Continued

By Beth Clayton Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY–Several groups are suing the State of Alabama, arguing that the new legislative districts are discriminatory against black voters. The three-judge panel began hearing the case on Thursday, which is expected to last four to five days. The Alabama Legislative Black Caucus and the Alabama Association of Black County … Continued

By Beth Clayton Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY-—Michael Gladden announced this week that he will run as a Democrat to represent the 29th district in the Alabama House of Representatives. Gladden is from Gadsden, Ala., and will run against incumbent Becky Nordgren (R-Gadsden) if she seeks re-election. At this point, Gladden does not have a primary … Continued