A redistricting re-do? What to know about Alabama’s primary elections
Summary
Alabama is holding primary elections, but four congressional districts will have special primaries in August due to a new congressional map approved by the Supreme Court. This map changes district boundaries to concentrate many Democratic voters into one district. Governor Kay Ivey cannot run for re-election in 2026, and multiple Democrats and Republicans are competing to replace her, with Senator Tommy Tuberville among the top Republican candidates.Key Facts
- Alabama’s primary elections are taking place, with some voters needing to vote again in August special primaries.
- The Supreme Court approved a new congressional map for Alabama, which groups many Democratic voters into one district.
- The new map affects four districts in Alabama’s southern region and aims to influence control of the U.S. House of Representatives.
- Governor Kay Ivey cannot run again in 2026 because the state limits governors to two consecutive four-year terms.
- Ivey has supported conservative policies and President Trump.
- Six Democrats and three Republicans are running in the governor’s race to replace Ivey.
- Senator Tommy Tuberville is a key Republican figure and is running for re-election; his Senate seat is closely contested.
- The Republican Senate primary has six candidates focused on border security, law enforcement, and gun rights.
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