NewsNPR PoliticsMay 5, 2026United States
Alabama Legislature Meets to Redraw Congressional Maps
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The Alabama Legislature is convening a special session this week to alter the state's congressional district boundaries. This action follows a U.S. Supreme Court decision that impacted the Voting Rights Act.
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Changes to congressional maps can affect how your vote is represented in Congress.
Key Facts
- Alabama is holding a special legislative session to redraw congressional maps.
- The U.S. Supreme Court's decision weakened a part of the Voting Rights Act, prompting this session.