Shomari Figures' victory signifies more equitable representation for Black voters in Alabama following a significant congressional redistricting.
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.
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.
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
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.
Democrats Pick Up Seat in Newly Drawn Louisiana District
Cleo Fields' victory enhances Democratic representation and Black leadership in Congress.
Louisiana's redistricting addresses previous Voting Rights Act violations by empowering Black voters.
Shomari Figures' victory signifies more equitable representation for Black voters in Alabama following a significant congressional redistricting.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
Editorial: This election showed L.A. voters are fed up with City Hall corruption and scandal
Los Angeles voters supported reforms to increase political accountability and reduce gerrymandering, demonstrating a demand for change in local governance.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Editorial: This election showed L.A. voters are fed up with City Hall corruption and scandal
Los Angeles voters supported reforms to increase political accountability and reduce gerrymandering, demonstrating a demand for change in local governance.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.