Q&A: What’s going on with Alabama’s primary elections?

By: Andrea Tinker

Outlets: Alabama Reflector

Published: May 13, 2026

Words: 878

Last Updated: 1 month, 4 weeks ago

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The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday allowed the state of Alabama to use 2023 a congressional map that had previously been ruled racially discriminatory against Black voters. The move, which is still being litigated in courts, led state officials to call new primary elections in a handful of congressional districts.

Here’s a quick explainer on what’s going on.

Q: Is the May 19 primary election still happening?

A: Yes. Secretary of State Wes …

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