All articles tagged with #congressional redistricting
Originally Published 7 days ago — by ABC News
The article outlines key political events in 2026, including the midterm elections, potential redistricting impacts, gubernatorial races, and the early start of the 2028 presidential race, highlighting the ongoing party divisions and the future political landscape in the US.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by NOLA.com
U.S. Rep. Garret Graves, a White Republican from Baton Rouge, criticized a bill backed by Gov. Jeff Landry and Louisiana Republicans that could place him in a Black-majority congressional district, while protecting the district of U.S. Rep Julia Letlow. The bill aims to redraw Louisiana's congressional maps to feature a second majority-Black district, with state Sen. Glen Womack's proposal supported by the new GOP governor having a strong chance of becoming law. Graves sarcastically praised the "imaginative creativity" of the bill, which seeks to connect disparate river basins, and expressed his objection to the plan.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by POLITICO
Louisiana's new Republican governor, Jeff Landry, is pushing to eliminate the state's unique open primary system, calling for a special legislative session to address this and congressional redistricting. The current system places candidates from all parties on one ballot, with the top two advancing to a runoff if no candidate receives a majority. The move has sparked debate within the state's Republican Party, with some arguing that open primaries encourage candidates to campaign for all of Louisiana, while others believe closed primaries could reduce political extremism. Additionally, the legislature must redraw congressional maps by Jan. 30 to comply with a court order.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by ABC News
Democratic U.S. Rep. Wiley Nickel of North Carolina announced that he will not seek reelection due to congressional redistricting by Republican state legislators, which is likely to shift the state's delegation to the right. Nickel also revealed that he is considering a U.S. Senate bid for the 2026 election. His decision, along with two other incumbent House Democrats not running in 2024, is seen as a benefit for national Republicans in their efforts to retain a House majority. Nickel plans to focus on helping Democrats get elected, fighting partisan gerrymandering, and exploring a path forward in the Senate.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Associated Press
Democratic U.S. Rep. Wiley Nickel of North Carolina announced that he will not seek reelection due to congressional redistricting by Republican state legislators, which is likely to shift the state's delegation to the right. Nickel plans to consider a U.S. Senate bid for the 2026 election. His decision, along with two other incumbent House Democrats not seeking reelection, is seen as benefiting national Republicans in their efforts to retain a House majority in 2025. Nickel intends to work towards electing Democrats, fighting partisan gerrymandering, and exploring a path forward in the U.S. Senate.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Associated Press
The fight over Alabama's congressional redistricting now shifts back to federal court as state Republicans submit their new plan to a three-judge panel. The outcome could have consequences for the requirements of the Voting Rights Act in redistricting and impact the partisan leanings of one Alabama congressional district in the 2024 elections. Alabama lawmakers approved new district lines, increasing the percentage of Black voters in a majority-white district while decreasing it in the state's sole majority-Black district. A group of voters plans to challenge the new plan, arguing that it disregards the Voting Rights Act and a court order. Alabama Republicans argue that the map complies with the court order and redistricting principles.