Alabama Holds Special Elections in Four Redrawn House Districts

Four newly redrawn congressional districts in Alabama are set to hold special elections on Tuesday, August 13, to determine each party’s nominee for the U.S. House of Representatives. The elections follow a federal court order that required the state to redraw its congressional map after finding the previous configuration violated the Voting Rights Act. The special contests will fill the nomination slots for the November 2026 general election in the 1st, 2nd, 6th and 7th districts, which were altered to better reflect demographic changes and to ensure compliance with federal law. Voters in each district will cast ballots for both Republican and Democratic candidates, with the winners advancing to the regular primary schedule.

Election officials have prepared the ballots and polling locations ahead of the Tuesday vote, and the outcomes will shape the slate of candidates competing in the November race for Alabama’s five House seats. The results are expected to provide an early indication of party strength in the newly configured districts and could influence campaign strategies as the 2026 midterm elections approach.