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Court halts Alabama's new congressional map over racial discrimination concerns
politics3 hours ago

Court halts Alabama's new congressional map over racial discrimination concerns

A federal three-judge panel blocked Alabama from using its 2023-congressional map for the 2026 elections, ruling it was intentionally discriminatory against Black voters and violated the Voting Rights Act and the 14th Amendment. The court ordered the state to revert to a prior court-approved map with two Black opportunity districts, while a separate trial on the map's full legality is set for next year. The ruling comes after a recent Supreme Court remand tied to a Louisiana case, and amid ongoing litigation that has included elections already underway under the previous map and upcoming primaries for the changed districts. The Alabama Attorney General said the state would appeal."

via Roll Call|
#alabama#elections-2026#politics
Federal court blocks Alabama redistricting map aimed at boosting GOP
politics8 hours ago

Federal court blocks Alabama redistricting map aimed at boosting GOP

A federal court blocked Alabama from using a congressional map designed to give Republicans an edge in six of seven districts, ordering the state to use the previous map for now. The decision is a win for Democrats in the ongoing national battle over how districts are drawn and could prompt a redraw or an appeal to the Supreme Court by Alabama’s Republican-led legislature.

via The Washington Post|
#alabama#courts#elections
Alabama-Florida SEC Tournament Game Moves Up to 3:30 p.m. CT Start Amid Weather Concerns
baseball4 days ago

Alabama-Florida SEC Tournament Game Moves Up to 3:30 p.m. CT Start Amid Weather Concerns

Due to potential inclement weather, No. 4 seed Alabama baseball’s SEC Tournament quarterfinal against No. 5 seed Florida has been moved from an approximate 7 p.m. CT start to about 3:30 p.m. CT. Georgia vs. Mississippi State will begin at 12 p.m. CT, with Alabama–Florida starting roughly 30 minutes after the preceding game concludes; the Alabama-Florida game will be shown on SEC Network.

via Alabama Athletics|
#alabama#baseball#florida
politics6 days ago

Trump-Backed Moore and Hudson Head to Alabama GOP Senate Runoff

In Alabama’s GOP Senate primary, Rep. Barry Moore and former Navy SEAL Jared Hudson advanced to a June 16 runoff after Hudson’s late surge toppled Attorney General Steve Marshall. Moore had Trump’s early endorsement and support from influential GOP groups, while Hudson gained momentum with Trump’s backing, helping him overtake Marshall in polling. The open seat follows Tommy Tuberville’s decision to run for governor, and Tuberville has not endorsed in the race. The runoff will determine who carries the GOP banner to Washington.

via Politico|
#alabama#elections#politics
Tuberville Clinches Alabama GOP Governor Nomination, Favored in November
politics6 days ago

Tuberville Clinches Alabama GOP Governor Nomination, Favored in November

Sen. Tommy Tuberville won the Alabama Republican gubernatorial primary and is positioned as the favorite to win the general election this fall, aiming to replace term-limited Gov. Kay Ivey. Trump endorsed Tuberville, and the state has not elected a Democrat as governor since 1998, with Democrat Doug Jones winning the Democratic primary for governor in the race.

via NBC News|
#2026-election#alabama#gop-gubernatorial-primary
Primaries heat up in Georgia, Kentucky and Pennsylvania as campaigns race ahead
politics7 days ago

Primaries heat up in Georgia, Kentucky and Pennsylvania as campaigns race ahead

Voters head to primaries in several states today, including Georgia, Kentucky and Pennsylvania, with Georgia featuring an open governor race and a competitive Senate matchup, Kentucky's high‑spending contest in the 4th District pitting Rep. Thomas Massie against a Trump‑backed challenger, and Democrats targeting multiple Pennsylvania districts as they try to expand influence. Alabama’s primaries are reshaped by a recent map decision affecting four districts, while Idaho and Oregon also hold contests, all contributing to a busy midterm electoral landscape that could influence future national races.

via CBS News|
#alabama#georgia#kentucky
Montgomery Rally Defends Black Voting Rights After Court Ruling
us-politics10 days ago

Montgomery Rally Defends Black Voting Rights After Court Ruling

Thousands gathered in Montgomery for the All Roads Lead to the South rally to defend Black voting rights after a Supreme Court ruling that weakened the Voting Rights Act; activists and lawmakers highlighted ongoing redistricting battles in Alabama and other states, linking the historic fight in Selma to a broader push to mobilize voters ahead of elections with satellite events nationwide.

via The Guardian|
#alabama#civil-rights#redistricting