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politics5 months ago•5 min saved

Gavin Newsom's Redistricting Plans Spark Political Debate in California

California Governor Gavin Newsom is proposing a temporary override of the state's independent redistricting commission to create five new Democratic-leaning congressional seats, in response to Texas and other states redrawing maps to favor Republicans. The plan, which requires voter approval in a November special election, aims to counteract potential GOP gains in the 2026 midterms and is part of a broader partisan showdown influenced by national political tensions. The initiative faces challenges, including public skepticism and significant campaign spending.

via CalMatters|

#2026-midterms #california-redistricting #democratic-party

politics5 months ago•1 min saved

Texas Redistricting Battle: Legal or Not?

Texas Democrats are adopting a more aggressive strategy to counter Republican efforts to redraw congressional maps, involving coordination with national figures and strategic planning to resist gerrymandering ahead of the midterm elections.

via The Washington Post|

#democrats #election-maps #gerrymandering

politics2 years ago•3 min saved

Supreme Court Upholds Controversial Texas Voting Map Despite Objections

The Supreme Court has allowed a Texas election to proceed under a voting map that a lower court had found to dilute the votes of Black and Latino residents. The case, centered on Galveston County, could have broader implications for challenges to election maps and the protection of voting rights nationwide. The Supreme Court majority did not provide a rationale for leaving the map in place, leaving it unclear whether they deemed it too close to the election or if they are sympathetic to the argument that "majority-minority" districts are not covered by the Voting Rights Act. The court's three liberal justices dissented, arguing that the appeals court's order disrupted the status quo and exceeded its authority.

via The Washington Post|

#civil-rights #election-maps #politics