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Supreme Court to Hear Louisiana Voting Map Dispute

Supreme Court to hear Louisiana map dispute impacting majority-Black districts and potential Voting Rights Act interpretations.

Supreme Court Will Weigh in on New Mostly Black Louisiana Congressional District After Election

Supreme Court will review Louisiana's redistricting case regarding race-based congressional map adjustments before the 2024 election.
from www.nytimes.com
5 months ago

Supreme Court, for Now, Allows Louisiana Voting Map to Move Forward

The Supreme Court temporarily revived a congressional map in Louisiana, impacting Democrats' chances of gaining control.
from POLITICO
10 months ago

Kentucky Supreme Court upholds congressional boundaries passed by GOP-led legislature

The Supreme Court of Kentucky ruled that partisan considerations can be taken into account during redistricting.
The court upheld the new district boundaries, which were challenged by Democrats who claimed partisan gerrymandering.

Supreme Court to Hear Louisiana Voting Map Dispute

Supreme Court to hear Louisiana map dispute impacting majority-Black districts and potential Voting Rights Act interpretations.

Supreme Court Will Weigh in on New Mostly Black Louisiana Congressional District After Election

Supreme Court will review Louisiana's redistricting case regarding race-based congressional map adjustments before the 2024 election.

Supreme Court, for Now, Allows Louisiana Voting Map to Move Forward

The Supreme Court temporarily revived a congressional map in Louisiana, impacting Democrats' chances of gaining control.

Kentucky Supreme Court upholds congressional boundaries passed by GOP-led legislature

The Supreme Court of Kentucky ruled that partisan considerations can be taken into account during redistricting.
The court upheld the new district boundaries, which were challenged by Democrats who claimed partisan gerrymandering.
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from Los Angeles Times
4 weeks ago
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L.A. city council districts could be radically reshaped by state attorney general's probe

California Attorney General pushes for a redistricting process in Los Angeles to enhance Latino representation amidst concerns over current district maps.

State attorney general wants L.A. to redraw council districts, confidential document says

Atty. Gen. Rob Bonta is pressing for new L.A. council district maps to enhance Latino representation by the 2026 election.

L.A. city council districts could be radically reshaped by state attorney general's probe

California Attorney General pushes for a redistricting process in Los Angeles to enhance Latino representation amidst concerns over current district maps.

State attorney general wants L.A. to redraw council districts, confidential document says

Atty. Gen. Rob Bonta is pressing for new L.A. council district maps to enhance Latino representation by the 2026 election.
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#voting-rights-act

Latino voting power is building in Yakima - High Country News

The redistricting in Yakima allows for unprecedented Latino representation in the state Senate, marking a significant political shift.

Court Rules Galveston Minority Voting Coalitions Not Protected Under VRA

The 2021 redistricting map, previously considered racial gerrymandering, was ruled not to be in violation of the Voting Rights Act.

Appeals Court Further Narrows Voting Rights Act's Scope

A federal appeals court narrowed the Voting Rights Act, ruling that separate minority groups cannot combine to claim diluted voting power.

Latino voting power is building in Yakima - High Country News

The redistricting in Yakima allows for unprecedented Latino representation in the state Senate, marking a significant political shift.

Court Rules Galveston Minority Voting Coalitions Not Protected Under VRA

The 2021 redistricting map, previously considered racial gerrymandering, was ruled not to be in violation of the Voting Rights Act.

Appeals Court Further Narrows Voting Rights Act's Scope

A federal appeals court narrowed the Voting Rights Act, ruling that separate minority groups cannot combine to claim diluted voting power.
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#ohio

The Redistricting Proposal That Could Transform Ohio Politics

Ohio's 2024 ballot proposes a Citizens Redistricting Commission to eliminate partisan gerrymandering and create fairer congressional districts.

Ohio Democrats and Republicans Fight Over Ballot Language on Anti-Gerrymandering Initiative

Ohio's anti-gerrymandering amendment faces legal challenge over misleading ballot language, raising questions of accountability in redistricting.

GOP-Authored Description of Ohio Redistricting Reform Ballot Measure Is Full of Inaccuracies

Secretary of State LaRose's misleading description of a redistricting measure faces backlash from advocates seeking a fair voting process in Ohio.

The Redistricting Proposal That Could Transform Ohio Politics

Ohio's 2024 ballot proposes a Citizens Redistricting Commission to eliminate partisan gerrymandering and create fairer congressional districts.

Ohio Democrats and Republicans Fight Over Ballot Language on Anti-Gerrymandering Initiative

Ohio's anti-gerrymandering amendment faces legal challenge over misleading ballot language, raising questions of accountability in redistricting.

GOP-Authored Description of Ohio Redistricting Reform Ballot Measure Is Full of Inaccuracies

Secretary of State LaRose's misleading description of a redistricting measure faces backlash from advocates seeking a fair voting process in Ohio.
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#voting-rights

Protections for minority voters are at the center of a Florida redistricting case

The Florida Supreme Court case aims to restore a Congressional district vital for Black voter representation after recent redistricting changes by Governor DeSantis.

Galveston Community Stands Together for Review of Redistricting Case

The redistricting case Petteway v. Galveston County endangers Black and Latino residents' ability to elect representatives.

Alabama Democrats Swarm to a Rare Chance to Increase Their Power

Redistricting battle in Alabama impacted by Supreme Court decision
Newly reshaped Second Congressional District offers unique political opportunity for candidates

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.

Protections for minority voters are at the center of a Florida redistricting case

The Florida Supreme Court case aims to restore a Congressional district vital for Black voter representation after recent redistricting changes by Governor DeSantis.

Galveston Community Stands Together for Review of Redistricting Case

The redistricting case Petteway v. Galveston County endangers Black and Latino residents' ability to elect representatives.

Alabama Democrats Swarm to a Rare Chance to Increase Their Power

Redistricting battle in Alabama impacted by Supreme Court decision
Newly reshaped Second Congressional District offers unique political opportunity for candidates

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.
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Two Democrats emerge from a crowded field in a newly competitive House district in Alabama.

Former Justice Department official Shomari Figures and State Representative Anthony Daniels head to runoff in Democratic primary.
Alabama's Second Congressional District redrawn to include Black voters, potentially flipping the seat.
#new-york

Democrats Pass a N.Y. House Map That Modestly Benefits Them

Democrats proposed changes in swing districts to favor their candidates.
The new map shift maintains balance in partisan makeup with minor alterations.

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.

These House Republicans Could Be the Targets of New York Redistricting

New York's top court grants Democrats power to redraw congressional districts, potentially targeting Republican-held swing seats.
Final map may face challenges as bipartisan commission and Democratic Legislature clash over priorities.

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.

Democrats Pass a N.Y. House Map That Modestly Benefits Them

Democrats proposed changes in swing districts to favor their candidates.
The new map shift maintains balance in partisan makeup with minor alterations.

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.

These House Republicans Could Be the Targets of New York Redistricting

New York's top court grants Democrats power to redraw congressional districts, potentially targeting Republican-held swing seats.
Final map may face challenges as bipartisan commission and Democratic Legislature clash over priorities.

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.
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New York Dems rush new congressional maps in proposal that would reelect Reps. Tom Suozzi, Jamaal Bowman

New congressional maps in New York favor Democrats in battleground elections
Democrats making strategic boundary changes for better chances of reelection

Wisconsin Lawmakers Adopt New Legislative Maps to End Extreme GOP Gerrymandering

Wisconsin's gerrymandered legislative district may be eliminated with the adoption of new voting maps.
The new maps aim to resolve irregularities in the current electoral maps, including a district that resembled a Tyrannosaurus rex.
The state Supreme Court ruled the GOP maps unconstitutional, leading to the adoption of the new maps.

California Assembly District 8 race has four candidates. What are their priorities?

Incumbent Jim Patterson is termed out after six voting cycles.
Four candidates are running for Assembly District 8, including two Republicans, one Democrat, and one No Party Preference candidate.

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.

Big changes coming to elections for AC Transit Board

The AC Transit Board has completed its redistricting process, phasing out two at-large seats and approving a new map with two new wards.
The board established a timeline for electing new ward directors over two years, leaving current at-large directors without their jobs.

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.

Partisan Aims Cannot Excuse Racial Gerrymandering

Redistricting often uses race as a proxy for political affiliation.
The Supreme Court will examine the extent of racial gerrymandering in the Alexander v. South Carolina State Conference of the NAACP case.

NYC Councilman Justin Brannan eyes Congress run, sources say

Democratic Councilman Justin Brannan is considering running for Congress to unseat Republican Rep. Nicole Malliotakis.
Brannan has a legitimate shot at winning if the legislative boundaries are redrawn to include more liberal sections of Brooklyn.
Albany Democrats are expected to review the district lines before the race next year.
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