Awaiting SCOTUS redistricting decision, Gudger files special primary election bill

Awaiting SCOTUS redistricting decision, Gudger files special primary election bill

A bill pre-filed this week in the Alabama Legislature would allow for special primary elections should the U.S. Supreme Court change how race is applied to drawing congressional maps.

Special election tees up Virginia GOP opportunity to derail redistricting

"It's certainly the opportunity to spend a little less money than having to defeat the entire referendum and do it in a shorter period of time,” Republican senator and state party chair Mark Peake said.