New York Democrats Introduce New Congressional Map
The Democratic majority in New York’s state Legislature introduced a new congressional map that they’re hoping to pass as soon as possible.
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New York Democrats Reject Commission’s Proposed Congressional Map
The Democratic majority in the New York Legislature today voted against adopting a new map for the Empire State’s 26 congressional districts, drawn by the Independent Redistricting Commission (IRC).
U.S. Senate Democrats Introduce Sweeping National Redistricting Bill
Earlier this month, U.S. Sens. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) and Laphonza Butler (D-Calif.) introduced the Redistricting Reform Act of 2024, legislation that would make a slew of impactful changes to the congressional redistricting process nationwide.
U.S. Supreme Court Weighs in on Two Appeals Over Washington’s Legislative Map
The U.S. Supreme Court this morning issued orders in a duo of federal lawsuits concerning Washington state’s legislative map.
New York’s Independent Redistricting Commission Releases New Congressional Map
Today, New York’s Independent Redistricting Commission (IRC) voted to pass a new congressional map after the state’s highest court ordered the IRC to draw a new congressional map for 2024.
Wisconsin Legislature Passes Evers’ Legislative Maps With Poison Pill
The Republican-controlled Wisconsin Legislature today passed legislative maps identical to those submitted by Gov. Tony Evers (D) in a bid to avoid a court-led redraw, rushing a process that Democrats labeled “shady political schemes.”
Democrats Skeptical Over Wisconsin Republicans’ Willingness to Adopt Governor’s Legislative Maps
Republicans in the Wisconsin Senate signaled that they might adopt legislative maps drawn by the state’s Democratic Governor Tony Evers, which would greatly reduce the GOP’s legislative majority.
Federal Judge Strikes Down Louisiana State House and Senate Districts
Last night, a federal judge struck down Louisiana’s state House and Senate maps for violating Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act.
Latino Voters on Long Island Bring Second Challenge Under New York Voting Rights Act
Long Island voters have filed a New York Voting Rights Act challenge to the Nassau County Legislature’s map, marking the second lawsuit brought under the new state-level voting rights act.
Michigan Independent Redistricting Commission Releases House Map Proposals
The Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission has released a slate of draft maps for the Michigan House after being ordered to do so by a federal three-judge panel.