Alabama Voting Districts

The race for Alabama's 2nd Congressional District, which was redrawn by a federal court to boost the voting power of Black voters, has sparked congested and competitive primary contests. Democrats see an opportunity to flip the Deep South congressional seat in November. Republicans aim to keep hold of the seat.

Alabama will have to move quickly to comply with a court order to draw congressional districts for the 2024 elections. Judges indicated Friday that they will give legislators until July 21 to adopt a new map.

SCOTUS justices found that Alabama legislatures denied African American residents a fair chance of electing a representative. The high court then ordered the creation of a second majority Black district in the Yellowhammer State.

Federal judges have struck down 12 Alabama legislative districts, saying Republicans relied too heavily on race when drawing the lines. A three-judge…