Alabama, Tennessee GOP governors call special sessions after SCOTUS VRA ruling
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- Category: United States
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-05-01 23:01 UTC
- Sources: The Hill
Republican governors of Alabama and Tennessee announced special legislative sessions to redraw congressional districts after the Supreme Court narrowed the Voting Rights Act’s reach. The sessions, slated for early next week, will address the states’ May 19 primary calendars and potential map changes. The Hill detailed the political motivations and timing of the meetings.