Alabama dives into redistricting ahead of midterms after VRA ruling
TL;DR
Following a Supreme Court ruling that weakens the Voting Rights Act, Gov. Kay Ivey called a five-day special session to redraw Alabama's congressional map ahead of the May 19 primary, aiming to move away from current two majority-Black districts and potentially boost GOP representation in November, while lawmakers plan contingency timelines amid court action.
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