Gov. Kay Ivey (R-AL) issued a proclamation on Friday calling state lawmakers to hold a special legislative session reserved for redistricting next week and to reschedule the May 19 primary election.
Alabama is the latest red state to consider redrawing its congressional districts in light of a landmark Supreme Court decision that struck down race-based redistricting in Louisiana.
“During this special session, I have called on the Legislature to address legislation to provide for a special primary election for electing members of the U.S. House of Representatives and the Alabama State Senate in districts whose boundary lines are altered by court action,” Ivey said.
“I expect the Legislature to address this call in fast order and be completed within five days,” she added. The special session is slated to start on Monday.
Regarding our own pending redistricting litigation, I remain hopeful Alabama will receive a favorable outcome from the U.S. Supreme
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