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politics1 day ago•8 min saved

Redistricting Showdown Expands Across States Ahead of 2026 Elections

A wave of mid-decade redistricting lawsuits is sweeping across nearly a dozen states ahead of the 2026 midterms, with cases in states like Missouri, Florida, Utah and New York and a pivotal Supreme Court dispute (Louisiana v. Callais) that could reshape district lines by challenging or redefining Voting Rights Act Section 2; the fast-moving litigation complicates ballot planning and could trigger rapid redraws depending on court outcomes.

via Politico|

#gerrymandering #midterms #politics

politics6 days ago•5 min saved

Democratic redraw move clears path for Malliotakis district shake-up

New York’s appellate court denied GOP appeals, allowing the state redistricting commission to draw new lines for Rep. Nicole Malliotakis’ district. The change would convert Staten Island–Brooklyn territory from a Republican stronghold to a toss-up, potentially aiding Democrats in gaining House control. Republicans are pressing the case to the Supreme Court, with petitions due as candidates file to run in the 2026 elections.

via Politico|

#democrats #gerrymandering #malliotakis

politics6 days ago•7 min saved

New York ruling could accelerate a Supreme Court shake-up of race-based redistricting

A New York judge’s Williams v. Board of Elections ruling relies on state constitutional provisions to justify redrawing a district as a crossover district, a move that could weaken federal Voting Rights Act protections and provide the Supreme Court with a vehicle to limit or overturn race-conscious redistricting like Gingles. The case mirrors questions in Louisiana v. Callais and, if the Court accepts it, could hasten map redraws ahead of 2026. Malliotakis also urges adopting the Independent State Legislature theory, which Moore v. Harper rejected, but a ruling compatible with that theory would dramatically reshape federal election oversight—though New York’s appellate courts could intervene to avert Supreme Court involvement.

via vox.com|

#gerrymandering #gingles #independent-state-legislature

politics7 days ago•3 min saved

RNC Sues to Pause Virginia Mid-Cycle Redistricting Vote

The Republican National Committee and allied groups filed an emergency lawsuit in a Virginia circuit court to block a planned March vote on HB 1384, a constitutional amendment that would let Virginia's Democratic-controlled legislature redraw congressional districts mid-decade in response to similar moves by Republican-led states. The suit argues the ballot language is misleading and that the measure wasn’t properly adopted, seeking a quick injunction to pause early voting. Democrats say the move is an attempt to sidestep voter involvement and defend a process meant to counter GOP gerrymanders, while a Virginia Supreme Court ruling had allowed the referendum to proceed.

via Democracy Docket|

#elections #gerrymandering #politics

politics7 days ago•6 min saved

Colorado's Redistricting Push Promises Major House Seat Shifts to Democrats

A new Colorado measure from Coloradans for a Level Playing Field would temporarily override the independent redistricting commission to adopt a 2028–2030 congressional map, likely boosting Democrats from four to seven of eight seats by moving districts 3, 5 and 8 into Democratic control, while trading some districts' protections. The plan requires a constitutional amendment—about 125,000 signatures and possibly $2 million in signature-gathering costs—and would face a 55% voter threshold for passage. It signals a broader national fight over redistricting as Democrats vow to push maps favorable to their side.

via The Colorado Sun|

#colorado #democrats #elections

politics7 days ago•12 min saved

Redistricting Race Reshapes the 2026 House Maps

States are redrawing U.S. congressional maps ahead of the 2026 midterms, with Texas, California and others changing districts to gain or protect seats. The shifts could net a few House seats for either party (roughly 2 more for Democrats or 3 for Republicans), while lawsuits and potential Supreme Court action on the Voting Rights Act loom as the first March primaries approach.

via The New York Times|

#gerrymandering #house-of-representatives #legal-challenges

politics7 days ago•1 min saved

Mid-decade redistricting sparks a partisan map war in the U.S.

The piece explains how midterm redistricting in the United States has become a partisan battleground, with states drawing district maps in the middle of a decade to gain edge for one party — a departure from historical norms — while other democracies have strengthened safeguards to prevent gerrymandering.

via The New York Times|

#democracy #elections #gerrymandering

politics9 days ago•10 min saved

Moore's Maryland redistricting push tests his national ambitions

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore is pushing a redistricting plan to redraw the state’s congressional map to bolster his national profile, but he faces stiff resistance from Maryland Senate President Bill Ferguson and other Democrats. The battle highlights intra-party tensions, with critics arguing Moore’s tactics are weak and could jeopardize his broader ambitions, while supporters say the map effort is essential for his political future. A looming February filing deadline and leverage attempts by the Black Caucus add to a high-stakes showdown that could shape Moore’s image ahead of a potential 2028 run.

via Politico|

#democrats #gerrymandering #maryland

politics17 days ago•38 min saved

Virginia Democrat fires back at Cruz over redistricting, profanity and politics

Virginia Senate President Pro Tempore Louise Lucas delivered a profanity‑laced rebuttal to Sen. Ted Cruz after he criticized Virginia’s push to redraw congressional maps. Gov. Abigail Spanberger signed a bill letting voters weigh in on amendments, including mid‑decade redistricting, with a referendum set for April 21, 2026. Cruz called the move a brazen abuse of power and insult to democracy, while Lucas suggested the Democrats would “finish” what they say started as gerrymandering, a dispute that fits into broader, nationwide redistricting fights.

via Yahoo|

#abigail-spanberger #gerrymandering #louise-lucas

politics19 days ago•5 min saved

Virginia Gerrymandering Gamble Could Backfire on Republicans

Virginia Democrats unveiled an aggressive plan to redraw four GOP-held congressional seats (1st, 2nd, 5th, and 6th) to tilt the map in Democrats’ favor for the 2026 midterms. The proposal would require voter approval via a April 21 constitutional amendment and faces legal challenges after a January court setback. Only two of the four targeted seats (Kiggans’ 2nd and Cline’s 6th) would likely remain competitive; the other two would become safely Democratic. If enacted, the map could alter control of the House, but its fate hinges on court rulings and public support amid broader national redistricting dynamics.

via cbsnews.com|

#democrats #elections #gerrymandering

politics19 days ago•5 min saved

Va. Democrats push 10-1 congressional map amid court battle and April referendum

Virginia Democrats unveiled a proposed 10-1 congressional map aimed at tilting 10 of 11 districts blue, including two majority‑minority districts in the 3rd and 4th; they’re pursuing a referendum to authorize mid‑decade redistricting, set for April 21, while Republicans blocked the measure in court and the case is being appealed to the Virginia Supreme Court for expedited review.

via The Washington Post|

#court #gerrymandering #politics

politics19 days ago•322 min saved

Virginia Democrats roll out redistricting map aimed at flipping four House seats

Virginia Democrats unveiled a proposed U.S. House map aimed at adding four seats for their party, with data suggesting they could win 10 of 11 seats; the plan is tied up in court after a January ruling that related amendments are illegal, and its fate will hinge on appeals to the state Supreme Court and a June primary. Democrats say the redraw would level the playing field amid President Trump’s push on redistricting, while Republicans call it partisan gerrymandering.

via cnn.com|

#democrats #gerrymandering #politics

politics19 days ago•9 min saved

Court Allows California’s Democratic Redistricting to Stand, Echoing GOP Gerrymandering Trends

The Supreme Court, by a one-sentence order, let California’s newly drawn, Democrat-leaning maps take effect for the 2026 elections, a move the piece frames as consistent with a broader GOP project to limit lawsuits challenging partisan and racial gerrymanders. It contrasts with earlier Texas rulings and argues justices’ decisions are shaped by ideology, political considerations, and strategic aims as much as by strict legal text. The article contends that the Court’s actions reflect a pattern of undermining anti-gerrymandering challenges, rather than a neutral application of the law, and situates the decision within ongoing debates over voting rights and partisan advantage.

via vox.com|

#california #gerrymandering #partisanship

politics19 days ago•6 min saved

Virginia Democrats unveil aggressive 10–1 congressional map amid court battles

Virginia Democrats released a 10–1 congressional map intended to tilt 10 of Virginia’s 11 districts toward their party, concentrating changes in Northern and central Virginia while preserving the 9th and 2nd districts. The plan comes despite a court halt on redistricting and ahead of an April referendum, with Republicans blasting it as political gerrymandering and Democrats arguing it counters GOP redistricting in other states and reflects voter oversight. The governor’s position remains nuanced, and the fate of the map hinges on the courts and the referendum.

via Virginia Mercury|

#democracy #elections #gerrymandering

politics20 days ago•5 min saved

Virginia Democrats push 10-1 map to shift House balance for 2026

Virginia Democrats unveiled a proposed 10-1 congressional map aimed at giving the party four more House seats in the 2026 elections by amending the state constitution to let the General Assembly bypass the bipartisan redistricting commission; the plan hinges on a ballot referendum in April and faces legal challenges, with potential impacts on incumbents and amid broader national redistricting battles.

via VPM|

#2026 #democrats #gerrymandering