Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey announces special redistricting session

Published May 1, 2026 4:05pm ET



Gov. Kay Ivey (R-AL) issued a proclamation on Friday calling state lawmakers to hold a special legislative session reserved for redistricting next week and to reschedule the May 19 primary election.

Alabama is the latest red state to consider redrawing its congressional districts in light of a landmark Supreme Court decision that struck down race-based redistricting in Louisiana.

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