Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey signs primary bills as state seeks to redistrict

By: Anna Barrett, Ralph Chapoco

Outlets: Alabama Reflector

Published: May 8, 2026

Words: 2,319

Last Updated: 2 months, 2 weeks ago

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The Alabama Legislature Friday gave final approval to legislation that would set new primary elections for a handful of congressional districts and two Montgomery-area state Senate districts if a federal court allows the state to use maps it has ruled was discriminatory against Black voters.

The House Friday approved SB 1, sponsored by Sen. Chris Elliott, R-Josephine, authorizes a special primary election for Alabama Senate Districts 25 and 26 near the state capital. The …

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