(AP) — Alabama’s congressional map is at stake in a federal trial beginning ... The state successfully argued that political party, not race, has determined who wins court races.

Marilyn Lands’ win in deep-red Alabama highlights the influence abortion and IVF access could have on races down the ballot ...

Alabama has elections for governor, Senate and in seven US House districts. None of the races are likely to be competitive, according to ratings from the Cook Political Report.