Fierce races are expected in Wisconsin as new legislative maps have created a near split between Republican- and Democratic-leaning districts, undoing the gerrymander that had helped Republicans maintain control since 2012. Yee Leng Xiong, the executive director of the Hmong American Center, has decided to run for a seat in the Wisconsin Legislature in a tossup district, challenging the popular Republican incumbent, Representative Patrick Snyder, who was drawn out of his own district by the new maps.
Wisconsin's new legislative maps, signed into law by Gov. Tony Evers, are expected to make the state's Legislature more evenly balanced between the two major parties. The maps have created 10 highly competitive districts, with seven in the Assembly and three in the Senate, where control of the Legislature could hinge on the outcome of elections. These changes come after years of Republican dominance in the Legislature despite losing statewide races, and the new maps are likely to prompt both parties to target a larger number of districts in upcoming elections.
Wisconsin's new legislative maps, approved by the Republican-led state legislature and signed into law by Democratic Gov. Tony Evers, shift the state's Assembly and Senate districts to nearly evenly split between the two parties, potentially allowing Democrats to retake the majority of the State Assembly in November. This change could lead to more competitive contests, break Republicans' longstanding grip on the legislature, and make the legislature more representative of voters' political beliefs. The impact could include more compromise on key priorities like education and child care, as well as the potential for passing expansive policies such as marijuana legalization and Medicaid expansion.
Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers signed new legislative maps into law, reflecting the state's "purple" nature, after the Wisconsin Supreme Court struck down the previous Republican-drawn maps. The new maps aim for a more balanced representation between Republicans and Democrats, in contrast to the current Republican-majority. Republicans opted for the new map to avoid a less favorable outcome from the Democratic-leaning high court, with state Sen. Van Wanggaard likening the decision to choosing the lesser of multiple unfavorable options.
Governor Tony Evers signed new electoral maps into law, reducing the Republican stronghold in Wisconsin's state Legislature. The previous heavily gerrymandered maps had given Republicans a two-thirds majority in both the state Assembly and Senate, but the new boundaries are expected to bring more balance between the two parties, with the state Assembly now having 46 Republican-leaning districts, 45 Democratic-leaning districts, and 8 competitive districts, and the state Senate having 14 Democratic-leaning districts, 15 Republican-leaning districts, and 4 competitive districts.
Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers signed new legislative maps into law, shifting the balance of power in the state Legislature, which has been dominated by Republicans. The move follows a state Supreme Court ruling that the existing maps were unconstitutional and heavily favored Republicans. The new maps are expected to lead to a more even split of Democratic and Republican-leaning districts, potentially resulting in a wave of Democratic gains in the upcoming elections. Republican leaders criticized the maps, while Democratic groups are gearing up to flip seats this fall, aiming to end the state's gerrymandering era.
Wisconsin's Democratic governor, Tony Evers, signed new legislative maps into law, creating an almost even split between Democratic- and Republican-leaning districts and potentially giving Democrats a chance to win control of the state’s legislature for the first time in over a decade. The move comes after the state’s Supreme Court ordered new maps, and with the new maps likely to be used in the November election, Democrats are expected to pick up seats. The shift follows a long-standing Republican advantage aided by heavily gerrymandered maps, and the change in the state’s Supreme Court to a 4-to-3 liberal majority has renewed Democratic hopes of overturning the previous maps.
Wisconsin's Democratic Governor Tony Evers signed new legislative maps into law after Republicans, who control the Legislature, passed them to avoid the liberal-controlled state Supreme Court drawing the lines. The move is seen as a major political victory for Democrats in the swing state, likely leading to gains in the state Assembly and Senate. The new maps will be in place for the November election, and the state Supreme Court's decision to order new legislative maps has also opened the door to challenging the congressional map.
Wisconsin governor Tony Evers has signed new state legislative maps, undoing a Republican gerrymander and giving Democrats a chance at winning control of the state in future elections. The move comes after a protracted fight and a December ruling from the Wisconsin supreme court that the current maps are unconstitutional. Despite pressure from powerful Democrats to veto the bill, Evers signed it, citing it as the right thing to do for the people of Wisconsin. Anti-gerrymandering activists have hailed the new maps as a win for fair representation.
The GOP-dominated Wisconsin Legislature has voted to adopt new state legislative maps that would reduce the party's control, following pressure from legal challenges. If Democratic Gov. Tony Evers signs the new maps into law, it would significantly alter the political landscape in the battleground state, allowing for more competitive elections. The move comes after the state Supreme Court ruled the current maps illegal, ordering the creation of new ones for the 2024 election, and reflects a shift in power dynamics following the election of a liberal justice.
Wisconsin's GOP-controlled Legislature has passed legislative maps proposed by Democratic Gov. Tony Evers in a move to prevent the liberal-controlled state Supreme Court from implementing potentially worse maps for Republicans. The political stakes are high in the battleground state, where Republicans have held legislative control since 2011 despite Democrats winning statewide elections. The new maps, if signed by Evers, could greatly reduce Republican majorities in the Legislature, but concerns remain about the timing of their implementation and potential legal challenges.
The Wisconsin state senate has voted to adopt new legislative maps drawn by Democratic governor Tony Evers, potentially undoing the extreme gerrymandering that has favored Republicans for over a decade. This move comes after a December ruling that the current maps are unconstitutional. The Republican-dominated legislature's vote is a significant step towards ending the years-long battle over Wisconsin's legislative maps, giving Democrats a chance to win control of the state legislature. The new maps still need approval from the state assembly and Governor Evers, but their adoption could significantly reduce the Republican advantage in the state.
The GOP-led Wisconsin Senate has passed legislative maps proposed by Democratic Governor Tony Evers, a move that could prevent the liberal-controlled state Supreme Court from implementing potentially worse maps for Republicans. The plan now goes to the Assembly for expected approval before reaching Evers, who has promised to sign it into law. The political stakes are high in this battleground state, where Republicans have controlled the Legislature since 2011 despite Democrats winning statewide elections. The passage of these maps comes amid ongoing litigation and political maneuvering, with both parties vying for advantageous district boundaries.
Wisconsin Republicans are considering adopting legislative maps drawn by Democratic Governor Tony Evers after experts found the GOP-drawn maps to be extreme partisan gerrymanders. This move could significantly reduce the GOP's legislative majority, but Democrats are skeptical, fearing a potential federal legal challenge that could keep the state with its current gerrymandered maps. If the governor's maps are signed by Republicans, it's likely there will be a challenge in the 7th Circuit Court, raising concerns among Democratic lawmakers about the Republicans' motives.
Wisconsin Democrats are making progress in overturning Republican-drawn legislative maps, with the state Supreme Court ordering new maps to be drawn due to unconstitutional boundaries. Republicans are running out of options to stop the redraw, and consultants have deemed the Republican-drawn maps as gerrymandered. Responses to the consultants' report are due on Feb. 8, and the new maps are expected to be finalized between Feb. 9 and March 15, in time for the fall election. Litigation over district lines continues in multiple states, and Democrats are also challenging the state's congressional map.
