Speaker Mike Johnson Tells GOP Lawmakers in Louisiana to Ignore Court Order to Draw Black District
Black voters compose a majority in just one of the state's six districts, despite making up a third of the population.
Speaker of the House Mike Johnson is urging GOP legislators in Louisiana to continue fighting against a federal court ruling that the state's congressional maps are unconstitutional and violate the voting rights of Black residents. [ more ]
Speaker Mike Johnson Tells GOP Lawmakers in Louisiana to Ignore Court Order to Draw Black District
Black voters compose a majority in just one of the state's six districts, despite making up a third of the population.
Speaker of the House Mike Johnson is urging GOP legislators in Louisiana to continue fighting against a federal court ruling that the state's congressional maps are unconstitutional and violate the voting rights of Black residents. [ more ]
Proposed NY House maps revealed, as scales could be tipped in close elections
Proposed changes to New York's congressional maps could impact close elections and potentially tip the balance of power in the US House of Representatives.
The changes include redrawing districts to be more favorable for Democrats in some areas, while giving Republicans more conservative-leaning ground in others. [ more ]
New York court tosses congressional maps in potential blow to GOP control of House
New York's highest court has thrown out the state's congressional maps, giving a redistricting panel another chance to redraw districts that could determine control of the House of Representatives in 2024.
The court ruled that the Democratic-controlled legislature unconstitutionally approved gerrymandered districts in their favor and appointed a special master to redraw them for the 2022 midterms. [ more ]
Proposed NY House maps revealed, as scales could be tipped in close elections
Proposed changes to New York's congressional maps could impact close elections and potentially tip the balance of power in the US House of Representatives.
The changes include redrawing districts to be more favorable for Democrats in some areas, while giving Republicans more conservative-leaning ground in others. [ more ]
New York court tosses congressional maps in potential blow to GOP control of House
New York's highest court has thrown out the state's congressional maps, giving a redistricting panel another chance to redraw districts that could determine control of the House of Representatives in 2024.
The court ruled that the Democratic-controlled legislature unconstitutionally approved gerrymandered districts in their favor and appointed a special master to redraw them for the 2022 midterms. [ more ]
Miami City Commission votes for Miguel Gabela's home to be drawn back into his district
The Miami City Commission voted to re-include Commissioner Gabela's family home back into his district following a rare veto from Miami Mayor Francis Suarez.
Gabela recused himself from voting on the matter after a recommendation from the Miami-Dade Commission on Ethics and Public Trust. [ more ]
Judge rules Galveston County must redraw discriminatory 2021 map
Judge rules in favor of civil rights groups' argument that the 2021 Galveston County redistricting map discriminated against Black and Latino residents.
Galveston County ordered to redraw the 2021 map by October 20, 2023.
Civil rights groups express satisfaction with the court's decision and hope for a new map that ensures fair representation. [ more ]