Tag: special_election
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Alabama Appeals Redistricting Block to Supreme Court, Amends Election Calendar
Alabama's Attorney General has filed an emergency appeal with the U.S. Supreme Court to challenge a block on the state's 2023 congressional map. Governor Kay Ivey also amended the special primary election calendar, extending a key deadline to June 3,…
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsFederal GovernmentElection AlabamaRedistrictingU.S. Supreme CourtSpecial ElectionGovernor Kay IveyAttorney General MarshallElection CalendarAlabama Governors Office
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Governor Ivey Calls Special Election After Supreme Court Upholds Alabama's Congressional Map
Governor Kay Ivey announced a special primary election for August 11, 2026, after the U.S. Supreme Court upheld Alabama's 2023 congressional map, vacating a previous court order. This decision allows the state to use its preferred districts.
Politics and GovernmentGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsLegalElection AlabamaRedistrictingSupreme CourtSpecial ElectionGovernor Kay IveyCongressional MapPoliticsAlabama Governor's Office
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Media Monitor: USA Today reports Van Epps wins Tennessee special election
USA Today reports that Republican Matt Van Epps won a special House election in Tennessee against Democrat Aftyn Behn, despite the district being considered reliably Republican.
Politics and GovernmentFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsDemocratic PartyRepublican PartyElections Matt Van EppsAftyn BehnTennesseespecial electionU.S. HouseDonald TrumpMike JohnsonUSA TODAY
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Media Monitor: Newsom Announces Special Election for Redistricting
USA Today reports California Governor Gavin Newsom announced a special election to approve a redistricting plan, criticizing Republicans' efforts to gain congressional seats through redrawn maps.
Politics and GovernmentState GovernmentsFederal GovernmentRepublican PartyDemocratic PartySocial IssuesLawMedia Gavin NewsomCaliforniaredistrictingspecial electiongerrymanderingDonald TrumpU.S. House of RepresentativesUSA TODAY