A redistricting re-do? What to know about Alabama’s primary elections
Alabama is preparing for its primary elections, which may require voters to return to the polls in August due to a redistricting decision. The Supreme Court recently allowed a new congressional map that could impact the representation of Black voters in the state. Governor Kay Ivey, who cannot run for re-election, has seen a competitive race emerge for her position as several candidates vie for the governorship and the Senate seat.
- ▪Alabama's primary elections are set to take place, with potential special primaries in August due to redistricting.
- ▪The Supreme Court's decision allows Alabama to implement a congressional map that had previously been rejected.
- ▪Governor Kay Ivey is ineligible for re-election, leading to a competitive race for her position.
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News|ElectionsA redistricting re-do? What to know about Alabama’s primary electionsVoters may have to return to the polls in August as the state seeks to implement a previously blocked redistricting push.ListenListen (7 mins)SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on GoogleinfoAlabama will see a number of state and national races on the primary ballot, including contests for the US Senate and House of Representatives [File: Kevin Mohatt/Reuters]By Catherine NouhanPublished On 18 May 202618 May 2026Alabama is one of the several states in the United States heading to the polls on Tuesday for primary elections.But this primary season has an unexpected hiccup for voters in the deep-red southern state.
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