#mid-decade-redistricting

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fromwww.npr.org
5 days ago

The Framers wanted the House closest to the people. Redistricting may undermine that

Mid-decade redistricting fights, sparked by Texas Republicans and countered by California Democrats, could reshape congressional control and weaken voter representation and the House's constitutional role.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

California Congressman Rails Against Newsom's Redistricting Push, Warns Governor Has Bitten off Far More Than He Can Chew'

Gavin Newsom seeks a mid-decade referendum to let the Democratic legislature redraw California congressional maps, drawing criticism and likely opposition.
fromSun Sentinel
1 week ago

DeSantis targets Florida congressional districts, seeks changes that could aid Republicans

Gov. Ron DeSantis launched a multi-pronged attack on the state's congressional districts on Wednesday, offering justifications for a mid-decade redistricting that is all-but-guaranteed to send more Republicans to Congress from Florida. DeSantis also made clear the part of the state he wants to concentrate on is South Florida - the region that is home to most of the remaining Democrats in the Florida congressional delegation. The Republican governor's move comes amid unprecedented and spreading efforts to change congressional districts across the country.
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