Doug for Alabama

Worst Birthday Present Ever

Alabama’s Republican leadership called a special legislative session to redraw the state’s congressional maps, spending roughly $400,000 of taxpayer money on the effort. The move follows a recent Supreme Court decision that weakened the Voting Rights Act, prompting the party to target two seats held by Black Democrats and tighten its Senate majority. Critics argue the redistricting is a voter‑suppression tactic designed to cement one‑party rule ahead of the November elections. The campaign urges donors to fund a statewide effort to counter the gerrymander.