Alabama lawmakers pass plan for new U.S. House primary if courts allow different districts
A national redistricting battle over U.S. House seats swung toward Republicans on Friday, as a Virginia court invalidated a Democratic gerrymandering effort and Republicans in Alabama approved plans for new primary elections if courts allow GOP-drawn House districts to be used in the November midterm elections.
TL;DR
- National redistricting battle favors Republicans.
- Virginia court invalidates Democratic gerrymandering.
- Alabama Republicans plan new primaries if GOP districts are used.
- U.S. House seats are subject to these redistricting changes.