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Alabama Voters Receive Incorrect Information In Congressional District Postcards

Voters enter and exit a polling facility at the Seale Courthouse in Russell County during a primary election, Tuesday, March 5, 2024, in Seale, Ala. About 6,000 voters in a new congressional district,

More than 6,000 voters in a newly formed congressional district in Alabama received postcards with incorrect voting information ahead of Tuesday's primary. The district was redrawn to increase Black voting power, making this error particularly concerning for advocates aiming to boost Black representation and Democrats' chances of flipping the U.S. House in November.

The Montgomery County Board of Registrars reported that due to a software glitch, some voters were misidentified as living in the wrong congressional district. However, voters were still able to cast their ballots for the correct candidates at the polls. The county has been working to rectify the issue by sending notices to affected voters.

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