In redistricting fight, Alabama Democrats and civil rights groups turn to a state amendment

By: Andrea Tinker

Outlets: Alabama Reflector

Published: May 11, 2026

Words: 759

Last Updated: 2 months, 2 weeks ago

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Opponents of last week’s special session are counting on a 2022 constitutional amendment to provide a legal challenge to the special primary election bills passed by the Alabama Legislature should Alabama be allowed to redistrict.

The amendment known as Amendment 4 during the election, requires any election law passed by the Legislature to be enacted at least six months before a general election. About 80% of voters approved the amendment.

Throughout the special …

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