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Alabama GOP voids May primaries, orders $4.4 M special election

5/19/2026

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Alabama Republicans redrew districts after absentee voting began, voiding May primaries in districts 1, 2, 6 and 7 and prompting an August 11 special election projected to cost $4.4 million.
Secretary of State Wes Allen announced the May 19 votes will be discarded.
Leaders report confusion and inactive registrations, urging Lift Our Vote to act as Republicans aim to curb Black representation and back President Donald Trump’s redistricting plan.

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Alabama Republicans redrew districts after absentee voting began, voiding May primaries in districts 1, 2, 6 and 7 and prompting an August 11 special election projected to cost $4.4 million.
Secretary of State Wes Allen announced the May 19 votes will be discarded.
Leaders report confusion and inactive registrations, urging Lift Our Vote to act as Republicans aim to curb Black representation and back President Donald Trump’s redistricting plan.