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Alabama Lawmakers Pass New House Primary Plan if Courts Allow Redistricting

May 9, 2026

Summary

Alabama lawmakers approved a plan for new US House primaries, contingent on court approval for different congressional districts. The state is urging the Supreme Court to allow a redrawn map that could boost Republican chances.

How coverage differs

  • Left: State lawmakers approve primary plan, contingent on court redistricting decision Left-leaning outlets report on Alabama lawmakers passing a new House primary plan, noting its contingency on court approval for redrawn congressional districts. They highlight the state's push for a map that could boost Republican chances, emphasizing the ongoing legal battle over fair representation.
  • Center: Alabama Republicans approve new primary plan for potential GOP-friendly map Center outlets report that Alabama lawmakers passed a plan for new US House primaries, which remains contingent on court approval for different congressional districts. They note the state's ongoing efforts to persuade the Supreme Court to allow a redrawn map that could potentially favor Republicans.

Coverage by lane

Left

  • Alabama lawmakers pass plan for new House primary as state pushes to redistrict

Center

  • Alabama lawmakers pass plan for new US House primary if courts allow different districts - AP News
  • Alabama Republicans approve plan for new primaries if courts allow GOP-friendly map

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