Crowded race for Alabama's new US House district, as Democrats aim to flip seat in November
Read full article: Crowded race for Alabama's new US House district, as Democrats aim to flip seat in NovemberAlabama has heated primary battles in two congressional districts on Super Tuesday. Eighteen candidates — 11 Democrats and seven Republicans — are running in Alabama's newly revamped 2nd Congressional District. Federal judges redrew the district after ruling Alabama's prior congressional map undermined the voting strength of Black residents. The primaries will decide the matchups for the November election. Democrats are hoping to flip the seat. Republicans hope to maintain control. In the 1st Congressional District, two Republican congressmen — Rep. Jerry Carl and Rep. Barry Moore — are facing off in a primary showdown. Moore challenged incumbent Carl after being drawn out of his current district.
Black voting power gets boost in Alabama as new US House districts chosen by federal judges
Read full article: Black voting power gets boost in Alabama as new US House districts chosen by federal judgesFederal judges have selected new congressional lines for Alabama ensuring a second district where Black voters comprise a substantial portion of the electorate.
