Alabama will hold a special primary election for four of its seven congressional districts, after the Supreme Court cleared the way — and as redistricting ripples through the South.

Alabama lawmakers passed bills that could create special elections and send more Republicans to Congress after protesting broke out in the gallery and outside the state house. The bills set up a process for special elections in certain districts later in 2026,

A contentious day during the Alabama special session turned chaotic Wednesday evening when storms caused the Alabama State House to be evacuated. “We heard

The Alabama House of Representatives went into recess as protesters against redistricting efforts disrupted the session, with security removing several people. On Friday morning, several people in the viewing gallery at the Alabama State House began reportedly chanting and singing,

Alabama lawmakers have approved a plan for new House primaries if courts allow the state to use different congressional districts in this year's elections.

Alabama will revert to having one majority Black congressional district this year as part of a 6-3 Supreme Court decision.