Alabama's congressional map hinges on US Supreme Court
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey signed legislation to hold special primary elections if federal courts allow.
TL;DR
- Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey signed legislation mandating special primary elections for U.S. House districts if the Supreme Court permits the state to use its 2023 congressional map.
- Legislation for state Senate districts approved in 2021 was also signed.
- A federal court denied an emergency motion for a stay in the congressional redistricting case.
- Alabama is pressing the U.S. Supreme Court to allow the use of the 2023 congressional map, arguing it was based on policy, not race.