Alabama lawmakers are scrambling to change the state's congressional maps. The governor called a special session after the Supreme Court tossed a key provision of the Voting Rights Act.

Alabama lawmakers approved changes to elections and voting maps this week, but it’s unclear whether any updates will apply to 2026 elections. As of today, the 2026 primary and general elections will proceed as planned.

MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Lawmakers in Alabama have paved the way to a special election, pending a response from the nation’s highest court. Friday was the last day of the special session in Montgomery, called by Governor Kay Ivey to redraw the state’s map.

The Alabama Legislature has spent the week debating the state's congressional maps. Democratic lawmakers have argued their voting powers are being diluted because of a Supreme Court ruling.