Alabama House, Senate committees approve bills that could alter primary elections

By: Andrea Tinker, Anna Barrett

Outlets: Alabama Reflector

Published: May 5, 2026

Words: 1,724

Last Updated: 2 months, 3 weeks ago

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Two legislative committees Tuesday advanced bills that could lead to new primary dates in Alabama, if federal courts allow state to revert back to congressional and legislative maps previously ruled racially discriminatory.

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. Secretary of State Wes Allen and Attorney General …

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