Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey has called state lawmakers into a special session to consider a new congressional map following the Supreme Court’s ruling to strike down a provision of the Voting Rights Act that required majority-minority House districts.
“Regarding our own pending redistricting litigation, I remain hopeful Alabama will receive a favorable outcome from the U.S. Supreme Court, which is why I am now calling a special session of the Alabama Legislature,” Ivey said.
Regarding our own pending redistricting litigation, I remain hopeful Alabama will receive a favorable outcome from the U.S. Supreme Court, which is why I am now calling a special session of the Alabama Legislature. #alpolitics pic.twitter.com/yQY6qdQjSq
— Governor Kay Ivey (@GovernorKayIvey) May 1, 2026
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Ms. Ivey’s call for a special session may not affect the 2026 midterm elections, but it was the first step taken by a state not directly affected by this week’s Supreme Court
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