Tag: congressional redistricting
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Missouri’s Congressional Map Just Flipped Again — Here’s Why
A federal appeals court has mandated Missouri to adopt a Republican-drawn congressional map for the upcoming November election but paused the order for a week, maintaining the current map for now. This legal battle reflects ongoing tensions over gerrymandering in Missouri, impacting voter representation and election integrity.
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Missouri Supreme Court Orders 2022 Congressional Lines Restored, Sends Redistricting Map to November Ballot
The Missouri Supreme Court unanimously ruled on September 3 that the state’s congressional redistricting plan from 2025 cannot be used in the upcoming general election, reinstating the 2022 district lines while a voter referendum proceeds. The decision emphasizes constitutional provisions allowing a referendum on redistricting and addresses Secretary of State Denny Hoskins’s delayed actions.
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Blackburn and Green Win Governor’s Race Primaries as Tennessee’s New Congressional Map Reshapes the House Delegation
Tennessee voters participated in primaries on August 6, determining the candidates for governor and U.S. House seats ahead of the November 3 general election. Republican Marsha Blackburn and Democrat Jerri Green emerged as gubernatorial nominees. The elections were influenced by a newly drawn congressional map favoring Republicans, affecting several districts’ dynamics.
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Maryland’s Redistricting Amendment Faces a Ballot-Deadline Lawsuit — Here’s the Case Being Made on Both Sides
A lawsuit in Maryland aims to remove a congressional redistricting amendment, HB 2100, from the November ballot, claiming the General Assembly missed its certification deadline. While the timing is disputed, the amendment would change the rules for congressional map-drawing, potentially benefiting the Democratic majority before 2028 elections.
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Maryland Lawmakers Convene Special Session Monday on a Constitutional Amendment That Could Reach the November Ballot
Maryland’s General Assembly begins a special session on August 3 to consider a proposed constitutional amendment affecting future congressional redistricting standards. While no new map will be drawn, the amendment aims to clarify legal frameworks governing redistricting and potentially expedite judicial review of disputes. Voter approval is sought for the ballot in 2026.
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