Alabama House approves primary bills as Republicans seek to redistrict

By: Andrea Tinker

Outlets: Alabama Reflector

Published: May 6, 2026

Words: 715

Last Updated: 2 months, 2 weeks ago

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The Alabama House of Representatives Wednesday passed a bill that would change the date of primary elections in four congressional districts should the federal courts allow the state to use an old map that would alter their boundaries.

HB 1, sponsored by Speaker Pro Tempore Chris Pringle, R-Mobile, would allow for a new special election if the U.S. Supreme Court lifts an injunction preventing the state from redrawing congressional maps before 2030.

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