Black Democratic candidates for governor, the Senate and the House are hoping that attacks on Black representation will motivate more voters.
Category: Redistricting and Reapportionment
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Stung by Voting Rights Decision, Many Black Southerners Plan for November
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What to Know About Missouri’s High-Stakes Election Map Battle
The New York Times – On the Runway:A dizzying volley of court rulings in recent days has created widespread confusion about which congressional boundaries will be in effect in November.
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Supreme Court Again Blocks Republican-Backed Missouri Voting Map
The New York Times – On the Runway:The ruling deferred to the state’s Supreme Court, which had invalidated G.O.P.-friendly district lines, saying voters must first have an opportunity to approve the map in a statewide referendum.
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Fight Over Missouri House Map Returns to U.S. Supreme Court
The New York Times – On the Runway:The appeal came as the Missouri Supreme Court weighed whether to hold the state’s top election official in contempt.
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With a Gerrymander Vanquished, Wisconsin Democrats Aim for Control
The New York Times – On the Runway:The swing state of Wisconsin had one of the most undemocratic State Assembly maps in the country. Now Democrats have a chance to take control of the legislature.
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Republicans Reprise Unfounded Claims of Widespread Election Interference
Prominent conservatives, including the president, sounded familiar alarms about voter suppression and other efforts to manipulate the vote on Election Day, without presenting evidence.
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Polls Have Shown Rising Support for California’s Redistricting Measure
The measure, known as Proposition 50, is an attempt to counter a push in Republican-led states to redraw congressional districts.