New York’s State of Mind: BAM! BANG! KRUNCH! KAPOW!
Redistricting
New York’s State of Mind: BAM! BANG! KRUNCH! KAPOW!
2022-05-19 18:37:20
by Dan McCue

NEW YORK — It wasn’t supposed to be this way. In reliably blue New York State, where more than 53% of registered voters identify as Democrats, a newly drawn district map was supposed to serve as a bulwark against Republicans... Read More

Florida Governor Pushing Envelope With Redistricting Map Move
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Florida Governor Pushing Envelope With Redistricting Map Move
2022-04-19 19:00:01
by Dan McCue

WASHINGTON — Activists from across the state were expected to rally outside the Florida Capitol in Tallahassee Tuesday as legislators convened for a special session at which they’re expected to approve a controversial redistricting plan proposed by Republican Gov. Ron... Read More

Maryland Democrats Approve New Congressional Map
Redistricting
Maryland Democrats Approve New Congressional Map
2022-03-31 00:04:21
by Dan McCue

ANNAPOLIS, Md. — The Democrat-controlled Maryland General Assembly on Wednesday night approved a new congressional district just five days after a state court judge ruled their previous attempt at a map violated the voting rights of Republicans. The redrawn map... Read More

<strong>GOP Lawmakers Ask Ohio Court to Allow Midterms to Proceed Without New Maps</strong>
Redistricting
GOP Lawmakers Ask Ohio Court to Allow Midterms to Proceed Without New Maps
2022-03-11 22:30:43
by Dan McCue

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Attorneys for the Republican leaders of the Ohio Legislature have asked the Ohio Supreme Court to "defer any action" on new congressional district maps until after the 2022 election. Ohio House Speaker Bob Cupp and Senate President... Read More

<strong>Gov. Edwards Tosses Congressional District Map in Louisiana</strong>
Redistricting
Gov. Edwards Tosses Congressional District Map in Louisiana
2022-03-10 20:41:31
by Dan McCue

BATON ROUGE, La. — Democratic Gov. John Bel Edwards on Wednesday vetoed the congressional district map approved by Louisiana’s Republican-controlled legislature last month, saying it failed to comply with the Voting Rights Act. In the wake of that decision, a... Read More

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