Amid a contentious special session and severe weather that forced an evacuation, the Alabama Legislature passed legislation that could set new primary election dates pending a potential Supreme Court decision.
After several hours of debate, both legislative chambers approved HB-1 and SB-1.
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The legislation would create a special primary election using a congressional map previously struck down by a three-judge federal panel.
The special primary election would only take place if an injunction requiring Alabama to use a court-drawn map through 2030 is lifted.
NBC 15: Alabama lawmakers are set to vote Friday on redistricting-related legislation that could trigger new elections.
“The legislation would create a special primary election using a congressional map previously struck down by a three-judge federal panel, but only if an…
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Right now, Attorney General Steve Marshall is asking for the Supreme Court to lift a preliminary injunction that
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