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Inside the effects of redistricting on Tuesday's primary contests

Inside the effects of redistricting on Tuesday's primary contests

Summary

Some primary election races in Alabama were delayed because the state changed the boundaries of its congressional districts. Experts from CBS News discussed how these boundary changes, called redistricting, are affecting primary elections in different states.

Key Facts

  • Alabama postponed some primary races due to redistricting.
  • Redistricting means redrawing the lines that decide congressional districts.
  • These changes can affect which candidates run in which districts.
  • CBS News analysts Jan Crawford and Anthony Salvanto discussed this topic.
  • Kyle Kondik, editor at Sabato's Crystal Ball, also joined the discussion.
  • Redistricting is impacting primary elections beyond Alabama as well.
  • The analysis was shared as part of CBS News coverage.
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