Alabama Redistricting: Alabama’s congressional map fight is back in the spotlight as plaintiffs urge the U.S. Supreme Court to keep a “race-blind” approach for 2026, arguing there’s no time to reassign voters and that the 2023 map still violates Section 2 after Louisiana v. Callais. State Senate Special Primary: The Alabama GOP says qualifying is closed for Senate Districts 25 and 26—only Sen. Will Barfoot qualified on the Republican side for District 25, while District 26 has no GOP qualifier; the special primary is set for Aug. 11. PSC Expansion: Republican House leadership has sent Gov. Kay Ivey recommendations for two of the new Public Service Commission seats created by the PSC expansion law, with Ivey appointments due by July 15. U.S. Senate Runoff Politics: A new Alabama Poll shows Jared Hudson leading in the GOP Senate runoff, while Katherine Robertson and Wes Allen lead in their respective AG and lieutenant governor runoffs—candidates dispute a “suppression poll” narrative. Gun Rights Endorsement: NRA-PVF endorses U.S. Rep. Barry Moore for the Senate runoff, highlighting his opposition to gun-control proposals and support for suppressor-related changes. Death Penalty Update: A federal judge upheld Alabama’s nitrogen hypoxia execution protocol, clearing the way for Jeffery Lee’s scheduled execution. College Sports: Nick Saban is set to testify at a U.S. Senate hearing on the Protect College Sports Act, as lawmakers push for rules on transfers, eligibility, recruiting, and NIL.