ONLY ON 8: Political Analyst Steve Flowers discusses what’s next after special session
Action 8 Political Analyst Steve Flowers explains what happens next after this year’s special session to redraw the state’s Congressional district lines.
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Federal judge panel: Only U.S. Supreme Court can approve Alabama’s new Congressional districts
A panel of three federal judges says it doesn’t have the authority to allow Alabama to use the new Congressional district map that the Alabama Legislature and Gov. Kay Ivey have approved, and only the U.S. Supreme Court can grant that permission.
Gov. Kay Ivey signs bills to change Congressional districts if U.S. Supreme Court approves
The Alabama Legislature has passed bills which Gov. Kay Ivey has signed to change Alabama’s Congressional district lines, if the U.S. Supreme Court gives the state approval to do so this election year.
Protest in Alabama House gallery; activist escorted out
The Alabama House of Representatives recessed after a protest broke out in the gallery over efforts to change Congressional district lines.
U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell denounces efforts to change Alabama’s Congressional districts
U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (D-Alabama) has held a news conference and rally outside the Alabama State House to denounce efforts by the Republican-led Legislature to redraw Alabama’s Congressional districts.
Who could be affected if there are special Congressional elections?
The Congressional redistricting effort going on in the Alabama Legislature could have some voters going to the polls for special elections later this year.
ONLY ON 8: Political Analyst Steve Flowers discusses special session to change Alabama’s Congressional districts
Action 8 Political Analyst Steve Flowers explains how the special session of the Alabama Legislature on redistricting could affect this year’s elections.
Alabama Legislature begins special session to redraw Congressional district lines
A special session of the Alabama Legislature is underway, as Republican lawmakers take steps to redraw the state’s Congressional district lines, if the U.S. Supreme Court allows the state to do so.
Alabama Democrats rally against changes in Congressional district lines
The Alabama Democratic Party has held a rally in front of the Alabama State House to protest possible changes to Alabama’s Congressional district lines.
Attorney General Steve Marshall files emergency motion to change state senate district lines
Attorney General Steve Marshall has filed an emergency motion with the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals to allow the state to possibly change its state senate districts.
