May 15, 2026 •
Alabama Special Elections Scheduled
Following the Supreme Court decision regarding the Voting Rights Act, Gov. Kay Ivey has called for a special election in U.S. House Districts 1, 2, 6, and 7. A suit has been filed to request an injunction on these special […]
Following the Supreme Court decision regarding the Voting Rights Act, Gov. Kay Ivey has called for a special election in U.S. House Districts 1, 2, 6, and 7. A suit has been filed to request an injunction on these special elections however, with a three judge panel requesting motions to be filed by Friday, May 15. If allowed to go ahead, the special elections will be held on August 11 with no runoff.
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May 14, 2026 •
Georgia Special Session Scheduled
Following the U.S. Supreme Court decision in Louisiana v. Callais striking down a section of the Voting Rights Act, Gov. Brian Kemp called for a special legislative session to redraw the Georgia political maps. Kemp expects these maps to be […]
Following the U.S. Supreme Court decision in Louisiana v. Callais striking down a section of the Voting Rights Act, Gov. Brian Kemp called for a special legislative session to redraw the Georgia political maps. Kemp expects these maps to be ready for the 2028 election season. Additionally, this special session will address QR-code voting that became illegal as a result of 2024 legislation. The special session will convene on June 17 with no end date currently determined.
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May 4, 2026 •
Alabama Special Session Scheduled
Gov. Kay Ivey called the Alabama Legislature back to Montgomery for a special session regarding redistricting after the Supreme Court struck down a portion of the Voting Rights Act. The special session begins today, May 4, and is expected to […]
Gov. Kay Ivey called the Alabama Legislature back to Montgomery for a special session regarding redistricting after the Supreme Court struck down a portion of the Voting Rights Act. The special session begins today, May 4, and is expected to wrap up in five days. Alabama is in a unique situation with redistricting because the state was enjoined from any redistricting efforts by the courts until 2030. Republican legislators are hoping the courts will reconsider after they’ve created the new map. Additionally, the timing of the special session may cause trouble with Alabama’s primary elections, currently scheduled for May 19.
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May 4, 2026 •
Tennessee Special Session Scheduled
Gov. Bill Lee has called for a special session starting May 5 after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down a portion of the Voting Rights Act. The special session is to attempt a redraw of the state’s congressional map to […]
Gov. Bill Lee has called for a special session starting May 5 after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down a portion of the Voting Rights Act. The special session is to attempt a redraw of the state’s congressional map to ensure it is fair and balanced. The special session has no specific end date, but legislators will need to accomplish the redraw quickly as the state’s primary election will be held in August.
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