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nbcnews.comworld65 days ago
Courts Rule for Republicans in Redistricting Cases
Two recent court decisions have limited Democrats' ability to challenge Republican-drawn congressional maps ahead of the midterms. Republicans maintain control over the redistricting process in more states, giving them greater opportunity to draw favorable boundaries. Democrats a…
Fox Newspolitics69 days ago
Virginia Supreme Court Strikes Down 2026 Congressional Map, Citing State Constitutional Violation
The court ruled Friday that Democrats violated the state constitution by fast-tracking a gerrymander referendum that voters narrowly approved in 2026. The decision nullifies a map signed into law by Gov. Abigail Spanberger that could have delivered Democrats four Republican-held…
The Guardianpolitics68 days agoUpdated
Virginia Supreme Court Invalidates Voter-Approved Congressional Maps
In a 4-3 ruling on May 8, 2026, the court voided maps narrowly passed by voters in April after finding the General Assembly submitted a constitutional amendment after early voting had begun. The decision leaves Virginia's court-imposed districts in place for the 2026 midterms. Cu…
The Guardianpolitics70 days ago
Tennessee Legislature Approves New Congressional Map
The Tennessee General Assembly on Thursday passed a congressional redistricting map that dismantles the state's only majority-Black district centered on Memphis, a move expected to flip the seat from Democratic to Republican control ahead of the November elections. The approval c…
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upi.compolitics72 days ago
Florida Governor Signs New Congressional Map
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a new congressional map that could add four Republican-leaning seats, prompting a lawsuit from Democratic voters and a voting rights group. The map follows a Supreme Court decision striking down race-based redistricting. The changes could shift th…
upi.compolitics74 days ago
Florida Legislature Approves New Congressional Maps
Florida's Republican-controlled legislature has passed new congressional district maps proposed by Gov. Ron DeSantis, potentially adding four seats to the Republican majority in the U.S. House. The changes reshape several districts currently held by Democrats, prompting criticism…
Washington Examinerpolitics74 days ago
Supreme Court Rules Louisiana Congressional District Unconstitutional
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled on May 1, 2026, that Louisiana's second black-majority congressional district violated the Constitution, narrowing conditions for minority-majority districts. This decision has prompted reactions from Congressional Black Caucus members and led to map…
upi.comworld75 days ago
Supreme Court Rules 6-3 Against Race-Based Redistricting in Louisiana's 6th District
The U.S. Supreme Court issued a 6-3 decision striking down Louisiana’s 6th Congressional District, which was redrawn in 2024 to have a predominantly Black electorate. The ruling states that race may not be used to draw districts that disenfranchise voters or help minority communi…
The Federalistpolitics76 days ago
Supreme Court Issues Decision on Racial Gerrymandering
The U.S. Supreme Court issued a decision striking down racial gerrymandering. The ruling highlights a justice's approach to securing majority votes. This reflects a pattern in handling such cases.
The Federalistpolitics77 days ago
Supreme Court Rules Against Racial Gerrymandering in Redistricting Case
The U.S. Supreme Court issued a 6-3 ruling declaring unconstitutional the use of race-based considerations in Louisiana's congressional maps under Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act. The decision follows other recent court rejections of Democratic efforts to redraw maps in Virgin…
The Federalistfinance72 days agoUpdated
Supreme Court Rules Against Race-Based Gerrymandering in Louisiana
The U.S. Supreme Court issued a ruling in Louisiana v. Callais, limiting the use of race as a predominant factor in drawing congressional districts under Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act. Justice Samuel Alito authored the majority opinion, which held that lower courts have some…
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Techcrunchpolitics79 days ago
Supreme Court Reviews Geofence Warrants in Bank Robbery Case; Roundup Cancer Litigation
The U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in Chatrie v. United States, examining the constitutionality of geofence search warrants used by law enforcement. In a separate case, the court is considering limits on thousands of lawsuits claiming the weedkiller Roundup causes cancer…
upi.compolitics79 days agoUpdated
DeSantis Proposes Florida Map Adding Four Republican Seats
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis unveiled a redistricting plan that could give Republicans four additional House seats for the 2026 midterms. The proposal follows Virginia's recent approval of a map favoring Democrats by a similar margin. State lawmakers are set to vote on the Flori…
Fox Newspolitics84 days ago
DeSantis Responds to Jeffries on Florida Redistricting Plans
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis invited House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries to campaign in the state following Jeffries's comments on redistricting. The exchange highlights ongoing efforts by both parties to adjust congressional districts ahead of the 2026 midterms. DeSantis stat…
newsone.compolitics84 days agoUpdated
Virginia Voters Approve Redistricting Map
Voters in Virginia narrowly approved a new congressional district map that could enable Democrats to gain four U.S. House seats in the 2026 midterm elections. The measure, passed by a three-point margin, reduces Republican-leaning districts from five to one and counters redistric…
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Commentator Suggests Republicans Support Democratic Proposal to Ban Partisan Gerrymandering
Political commentator Matthew Yglesias stated that Republicans interested in ending partisan gerrymandering should vote for a Democratic proposal for a national ban. He added that those unwilling to support it should cease complaints.
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upi.comworld86 days ago
Virginia Voters Decide on U.S. House Redistricting Plan
Virginia voters are set to vote on a proposed constitutional amendment that would implement new U.S. House districts approved by state lawmakers. The plan could result in Democrats gaining additional seats in the closely divided chamber. The referendum follows similar actions in…
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upi.compolitics86 days ago
Virginia Schedules Special Election on Redistricting Amendment
Virginia voters will decide on a proposed constitutional amendment for redistricting in a special election on Tuesday. Republicans criticize the measure as unfair, potentially shifting the state's congressional balance heavily toward Democrats. Democrats defend it as a response t…
upi.compolitics95 days ago
Virginia Legislature Approves Congressional District Redistricting Plan
The Virginia legislature passed a redistricting plan for congressional districts, which the governor signed into law. The plan adjusts boundaries to potentially favor one political party in most districts. Under state law, the plan requires voter approval through a referendum.