(The Center Square) − Thirteen former Republican members of Congress filed an amicus brief in Louisiana v. Callais, urging the U.S. Supreme Court to uphold Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act as constitutional. The group – including former U.S. Rep. Charles Boustany of Louisiana – argued that the provision, which bars voting practices that […] The post Former GOP lawmakers urge Supreme Court to uphold VRA in Louisiana redistricting case appeared first on The Hayride.| The Hayride
On Tue., June 3, Tarrant County commissioners will vote on a new redistricting map, one that could disenfranchise thousands of current and future Black and Latino voters locally and consolidate Republican power. The predominantly Republican commissioners court believes that Republican leadership is responsible for the county’s growth and prosperity. They argue that Republican leadership is…| Fort Worth Weekly
The prospect of a full-drawn Redistricting War puts liberals in the position to strike back. The post Democrats Aren’t Bound to Lose the Redistricting War appeared first on Elections Daily.| Elections Daily
Because of the way its current districts were enacted, the state constitution requires Republican-led Ohio to adopt new House maps before the 2026 elections. The post What Ohio, other states are doing in the battle for partisan advantage in US House redistricting maps appeared first on The Land.| The Land
(The Center Square) – Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill is pressing the U.S. Supreme Court to rule that race cannot be used in drawing election maps, a move that could upend how districts are drawn across the country. Murrill, in her brief filed Wednesday, says requiring legislatures to create majority-minority districts – where Black or […] The post Louisiana asks Supreme Court to overturn major redistricting precedent appeared first on The Hayride.| The Hayride
A proposed Congressional redistricting map that could give Texas five new Republican Congressional districts was publicly unveiled this morning. President Donald J. Trump has previously encouraged state lawmakers to draw a new Congressional map to flip five seats. Republican State Representative Todd Hunter has filed House Bill 4, which would implement the new Texas Congressional map. Hunter’s legislation […] The post Congressional Redistricting Proposal Released appeared first on Th...| The Texas Voice.
One Texas Senate Democrat is taking drastic measures to ensure her filibuster of the state Republican redistricting plan is successful. Democratic state Sen. Carol Alvarado is using a catheter to urinate into a urine bag, which will be hidden by a long dress she plans to wear. She also received an IV infusion to hydrate […]| Washington Examiner
The move sets up a ballot initiative that, if approved by voters, would sidestep the independent commission in charge of redistricting.| Times of San Diego
(The Center Square) – Ahead of the House convening on Friday, the Texas House Democratic Caucus said they will return to Austin when their “conditions are met.” House Speaker Dustin Burrows scheduled the House to convene at 10 am Friday. If no quorum is met, the House and Senate will adjourn sine die and Gov. […]| The Hayride
(The Center Square) – U.S. Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, has requested Attorney General Pam Bondi to have the Department of Justice investigate Texas House Democrats, Political Action Committees and special interest groups for potential violations of federal public corruption and election law. Ten days ago, more than 50 House Democrats fled Texas to deny the […]| The Hayride
WWL-TV has a piece up on a much-reported development in the Callais v Louisiana case at the Supreme Court which holds the promise of a potential end to court-enforced racial gerrymandering in congressional and other districts. The U.S. Supreme Court announced that Oct. 15 is the date when justices are expected to hear additional arguments […]| The Hayride
(The Center Square) – The Texas Supreme Court has set an expedited schedule in a case filed by Attorney General Ken Paxton requesting the court remove 13 Texas House Democrats. from office “Aligned parties are encouraged to consolidate their briefing to the extent practicable. The briefs should address all issues before the Court, including the import of […]| The Hayride
Indiana’s 2021 redistricting process is officially over. Gov. Eric Holcomb signed the bill creating new legislative districts into law Monday.The maps…| WBOI - NPR News & Diverse Music in Northeast Indiana
Two independent analyses of Indiana’s redistricting maps say the districts drawn by Republicans are heavily skewed in favor of Republicans. Those…| WBAA
Trump wants the Census Bureau to exclude undocumented immigrants, a move experts say would face legal, logistical, and constitutional hurdles.| Maryland Daily Record
The map may produce a ‘dummymander’ that threatens more GOP incumbents than Democratic ones.| The American Prospect
A judge found that the Chattanooga City Council violated the Open Meetings Act in developing its new voting district maps in 2021 and 2022. The city's arguments that closed meetings were simply "informational" and contained no deliberations or decision-making was refuted by evidence that included council members own comments about the process. In addition, the judge found that serial meetings held by city staff with each council member to get approval of a proposed map before presenting it in...| Tennessee Coalition for Open Government
Unfair redistricting worsens public health outcomes, while fair redistricting can help communities better address inequities in public health.| State Innovation Exchange
by Jeff Wice & Alexis Marking REDISTRICTING Orange County Legislature to Hold Public Hearing Tomorrow The Orange County Legislature will hear from the public tomorrow at a public hearing for comment on a draft county legislative map to be used beginning in the 2025 county legislative elections. The hearing will take place in the county legislature’s chambers at 255 Main Street in Goshen, NY starting at 5:00 PM. The hearing can be viewed here: https://www.youtube.com/c/OrangeCountyNewYork ...| CityLand
