Special Session Deadline passes for public to submit maps for redistricting process Roughly 80 maps were sent to the committee. But the majority of those maps will not be considered. Jacob HolmesJuly 12, 2023
Featured Opinion Opinion | In Alabama, redistricting is a rigged game Gerrymandering has completely dismantled the political process in this state. And we're all suffering because of it. Josh MoonJuly 10, 2023
Special Session Congressional redistricting process begins with public hearing Several maps were suggested during the first hearing on the process, but it is unclear what direction lawmakers are leaning. Jacob HolmesJune 28, 2023
Legislature Reapportionment chairmen announce key dates for public input on redistricting At least three public hearings will be held over the next couple months. Patrick DarringtonJune 22, 2023
Legislature Sources: Ivey to call reapportionment special session for mid-July The special session became necessary when the U.S. Supreme Court ruled Alabama's voting maps to be discriminatory. Josh MoonJune 21, 2023
Legislature New reapportionment committee appointments announced The 22-member committee will replace the current six-member committee. Samuel StettheimerJune 21, 2023
Courts Federal court sets July deadline for new Alabama voting maps The new maps are necessary after a ruling from the Supreme Court found the state's 2020 maps were discriminatory. Josh MoonJune 19, 2023
Featured Opinion Opinion | Are Alabama Dems going to blow this? As the state gets set to redraw congressional districts, Alabama Dems are still busy fighting each other. Josh MoonJune 16, 2023
Courts Political leaders react to Supreme Court’s rejection of congressional map New Congressional districts could have huge effects on Alabama's Congressional delegation. Jacob HolmesJune 9, 2023
State Supreme Court rules Alabama Congressional map dilutes Black voting power The decision will require Alabama to draw a new map that creates two districts with significant Black voting populations. Jacob HolmesJune 8, 2023