Litigation That Could Impact Congressional Maps Before 2024
Analysis by Democracy Docket shows that congressional maps could change in 12 states before 2024 due to litigation. At least 40 districts are being challenged.
Madeleine is a case coordinator at Democracy Docket, where she tracks and reports on voting rights and redistricting litigation. She attended New York University where she received her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in political science. In her free time, she enjoys reading, running, reality television and rooting for the Dodgers.
Analysis by Democracy Docket shows that congressional maps could change in 12 states before 2024 due to litigation. At least 40 districts are being challenged.
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