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Alabama governor schedules special primary elections after court ruling
A court decision allows Alabama to proceed with a previously blocked congressional map. This development has implications for upcoming elections in the state. (sources: cbsnews, thehill, npr, nytimes, alabama)
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The Governor of Alabama has announced special primary elections for four congressional districts following a court ruling that permits the use of a 2023 map with one majority-Black district. Other states are considering redistricting in light of this decision.
- The court lifted a block on Alabama's congressional map.
- The map includes only one majority-Black district.
- Special primary elections are scheduled for August for four congressional districts.
Why it matters
This ruling may influence redistricting efforts in other states and affect representation in Congress.
Action context
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