Alabama lawmakers pass plan for new U.S. House primary if courts allow different districts
Summary
Alabama lawmakers approved a plan for new U.S. House primary elections if courts allow the state to use new congressional districts this year. This action follows recent court rulings and redistricting efforts in Southern states that have affected voting district boundaries.Key Facts
- Alabama lawmakers passed a plan for new U.S. House primaries if court-approved redistricting occurs.
- The legislation was sent to Republican Governor Kay Ivey for approval.
- The Virginia Supreme Court overturned a redistricting plan that could have helped Democrats gain up to four more House seats.
- Republican lawmakers in Louisiana and South Carolina also proposed new redistricting plans, facing opposition from civil rights groups and Democrats.
- A recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling in Louisiana weakened Voting Rights Act protections for minorities.
- Tennessee adopted new congressional districts that divided a Democratic, Black-majority district in Memphis.
- The Tennessee Democratic Party sued to stop the new districts from being used in this year’s elections due to tight timing.
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