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Florida Voters Sue Governor Over Delayed Legislative Special Elections
On Friday, a lawsuit was filed on behalf of Florida voters against Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) for his failure to call three special elections to fill vacancies in three majority-Black legislative districts.
Florida Lawmakers Plan to Limit Public Hearings on Redistricting
The GOP-controlled Florida Legislature suggested this week that they do not intend to host public redistricting hearings, drawing complaints from fair maps advocates.
Schumer Announces Senate Vote on Freedom to Vote Act
On Thursday morning, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) announced the Senate will hold a procedural vote to advance S. 2747, the Freedom to Vote Act, next Wednesday, Oct. 20.
Redistricting Rundown: Colorado
Independent commissions are hailed as a common sense solution. But concerns raised about Colorado’s new districts highlight the reality that commissions can draw maps with the same deficiencies as ones drawn by politicians.
Redistricting Rundown: Colorado
Independent commissions are hailed as a common sense solution. But concerns raised about Colorado’s new districts highlight the reality that commissions can draw maps with the same deficiencies as ones drawn by politicians.
Florida Vacant Legislative Seats
Lawsuit challenging Gov. Ron DeSantis' (R) failure to call three special elections to fill vacancies in three majority-Black legislative districts.
South Carolina Redistricting Challenge
Lawsuit challenging South Carolina's current congressional and legislative maps for being malapportioned after the release of 2020 census data.
Montana Student Voter Suppression Bill (MDP)
Lawsuit challenging a Montana voter suppression law targeting college-age voters.
Oregon Congressional Redistricting Challenge (GOP)
Republican lawsuit challenging Oregon's new congressional map for being a partisan gerrymander in favor of Democrats.
Virginia Prison Gerrymandering
Lawsuit challenging Virginia's method of counting prisoners when drawing new districts.
Texas DMV Voter Registration
Lawsuit challenging Texas' noncompliance with the Motor Voter provisions of the National Voter Registration Act.