Topic
redistricting
60 stories related to this topic, newest first.
politics5 days ago
Maryland Lawmakers Set August Special Session on Redistricting Amendment
State lawmakers will convene August 3-5 to consider a constitutional amendment clarifying congressional redistricting rules. The measure would go to voters in November if approved by three-fifths of both chambers.
politics5 days agoUpdated
Maryland Lawmakers to Hold Special Session on Redistricting Amendment Requiring Voter Approval
The Democratic-led General Assembly will convene from August 3 to 5 to consider a constitutional amendment on congressional redistricting. The amendment would go to voters in November if approved by a three-fifths vote in both chambers. It follows an earlier House-passed map that…
propublica.orgworld12 days ago
Supreme Court Issued 63 Shadow Docket Orders and 56 Merits Decisions Last Term
ProPublica analysis found 63 shadow docket orders versus 56 signed merits decisions in the term ending October 2025. The court granted multiple emergency requests from the Trump administration on immigration and redistricting.
politics14 days ago
Colorado Supreme Court Strikes Down Both Parties’ Redistricting Ballot Initiatives
The Colorado Supreme Court on June 29 rejected multiple ballot initiatives seeking new U.S. House district maps for the 2028 and 2030 elections. The court ruled that both Democratic-backed measures and Republican counter-initiatives violated the state constitution's single-subjec…
Washington Examinerpolitics19 days ago
Speaker Predicts Republican Control of Congress and White House Through 2030
The Speaker of the House said Wednesday that Republicans will retain majorities in the House and Senate and win the White House in 2026, 2028, and 2030. The comments followed primary wins by several candidates in New York City the previous day.
pbs.orgpolitics20 days ago
Utah Democrats Hold Primary for Open House Seat After Redistricting
Voters in Utah are casting ballots Tuesday in House primary elections. One open seat in the 1st Congressional District is now competitive for Democrats following court-ordered redistricting.
680news.compolitics26 days ago
Georgia Republicans cite timeline and legal review in decision to keep current congressional map
Georgia Republicans declined to redraw the state's congressional map during a special session, citing a rushed timeline and incomplete understanding of a recent U.S. supreme court decision. Lawmakers said they wanted more time for public input and to address other legislative pri…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewworld26 days agoUpdated
Georgia Legislative Leaders Consider Redistricting After Supreme Court Ruling
Georgia Republican legislative leaders rejected Gov. Brian Kemp's request to redraw congressional and state legislative districts in a special session on Wednesday. The decision came hours after House Speaker Jon Burns notified the governor that lawmakers preferred to delay actio…
newsone.comworld33 days ago
Florida high court clears path for new congressional map
The Florida Supreme Court allowed a revised U.S. House district map to take effect. The decision permits state officials to use the map in upcoming elections.
washingtonpost.compolitics33 days ago
Florida Supreme Court Allows Republican-Drawn U.S. House Map for Midterms
The 6-1 ruling clears the new districts for use in the August primaries and November midterms. The decision leaves the underlying constitutional challenge to proceed in lower courts.
Newsweekpolitics34 days ago
Democratic Group Identifies 13 States as Redistricting Targets
The Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee released a memo Tuesday naming 13 states where it plans to seek legislative majorities ahead of future redistricting. The list includes six core battlegrounds and seven additional states where Democrats already hold or seek stronger m…
The Hillpolitics34 days ago
House GOP campaign chair says Republicans will hold House and gain seats
The Republican House campaign chair stated the party is confident of retaining its majority and adding seats in November. He cited the congressional map, fundraising, and candidate quality as advantages.
thesouthafrican.compolitics34 days ago
Parties pursue primary interventions and independent candidates ahead of 2026 elections
Both parties are using primary spending and independent candidacies to shape 2026 contests after redistricting reduced the number of competitive districts. Republicans have backed weaker Democratic primary candidates in Nebraska, Pennsylvania, and Texas. Democrats have aligned wi…
politics35 days ago
Both Parties Maneuver for Control of State Legislatures Ahead of 2028 Redistricting
The Democratic super PAC will target two dozen statehouse contests this year, focusing on chambers that could shape redistricting for six U.S. House seats ahead of 2028.
nymag.comworld35 days ago
Supreme Court Allows Alabama to Use Congressional Map Found to Violate Voting Rights Act
The Court issued an unsigned order permitting Alabama to use a redistricting plan that a lower court ruled intentionally discriminated against Black voters. The decision reverses the lower court’s requirement for a second majority-Black district ahead of the 2026 elections.
nbcnews.compolitics35 days ago
Democrats Outline Plan to Pursue Redistricting in Up to 13 States
An internal Democratic strategy memo describes efforts to flip fewer than two dozen state legislative seats this year. Success in those races could create new opportunities for redrawing congressional maps in four states ahead of 2028.
winnipegfreepress.compolitics36 days ago
Georgia Legislature to Draw New State and Congressional Maps in Special Session June 17
Georgia's Republican-led Legislature will convene a special session June 17 to redraw congressional, state House, and state Senate districts for the 2028 elections. The session may also address districts for the state's utility regulatory commission.
upi.comworld37 days ago
Louisiana court orders new congressional maps for 2028
A court ruling on Louisiana congressional districts has raised the possibility of additional redistricting before the next national elections. Observers note that states could revisit district lines as early as 2028.
DA
Axiospolitics38 days ago
Harris to Speak at Louisiana Democratic Fundraiser in August
Former Vice President Kamala Harris will deliver the keynote address at the Louisiana Democratic Party's fundraiser gala on August 7. The appearance follows a Supreme Court ruling that permits states to redraw congressional maps in ways that could reduce the number of majority-Bl…
Washington Examinerpolitics38 days ago
Virginia Supreme Court Keeps Current House Map for 2026 Midterms
The Virginia Supreme Court voided a voter-approved referendum that would have altered the state's congressional districts. Democrats now plan to target two Republican-held seats under the existing lines ahead of the November 2026 elections.
Washington Examinerpolitics40 days ago
California voters cast ballots in five redrawn House districts
Voters participated in primaries for five newly configured congressional districts on Tuesday. Several races remained undecided Wednesday as mail ballots continued to be counted.
ABC Newsworld41 days ago
New York Democrats Propose Constitutional Change to Redistricting Rules
State lawmakers introduced a measure Monday that would alter the state constitution's redistricting process. The change would require voter approval in 2027 before taking effect for the 2028 elections.
ABC Newspolitics41 days ago
California Primary Tests Democratic Redistricting Effort
California voters go to the polls Tuesday in congressional primaries that will show whether a new Democratic-drawn map can deliver additional House seats. The map was created after Texas redrew its districts to favor Republicans.
ksl.comworld42 days ago
Supreme Court ruling prompts redistricting changes for majority-Black districts
The Supreme Court decision in Louisiana v. Callais eliminated requirements for majority-Black congressional districts in southern states. Lawmakers in the Congressional Black Caucus now face potential loss of up to one-third of its 60 members through redistricting.
Washington Examinerpolitics43 days ago
Democratic Governors Association chairman outlines 2026 strategy for Southern state races
The chairman of the Democratic Governors Association said Sunday that winning gubernatorial contests in 2026 could expand the party's reach in traditionally Republican states. He linked those races to a broader effort to rebuild the party's national coalition ahead of the 2028 pr…
winnipegfreepress.compolitics43 days ago
Louisiana Legislature Redraws Majority-Black Congressional District
Louisiana lawmakers approved new congressional boundaries that convert one majority-Black district into a Republican-leaning seat. The change follows a Supreme Court decision that limited enforcement of the Voting Rights Act.
ABC Newspolitics45 days ago
Louisiana Legislature Draws New Congressional Map With One Majority-Black District
Louisiana enacted a new congressional district map Friday that reduces the state to one majority-Black district. The change follows a Supreme Court ruling striking down the prior map as an illegal racial gerrymander.
winnipegfreepress.compolitics45 days ago
Louisiana Legislature Approves New Congressional Map After Supreme Court Rejected Prior Map as Racial Gerrymander
Louisiana lawmakers passed a new congressional map on Friday that would leave the state with one majority-Black U.S. House district. The map is expected to give Republicans a chance to gain one additional seat ahead of the 2026 midterms.
wealthmanagement.compolitics45 days ago
California Representative Seeks Federal Ban on Mid-Decade Redistricting
Rep. Kevin Kiley is pursuing legislation to prohibit mid-decade congressional redistricting while running in a newly drawn Sacramento-area district. The measure uses a discharge petition after House leadership declined to advance it.
newsone.compolitics45 days ago
South Carolina Senate Rejects Trump-Backed Redistricting Plan
The state Senate voted down a proposal to redraw congressional districts days before early voting began for the June 9 primary. Democrats are proceeding with scheduled fundraising events this weekend.
msnbc.comworld46 days ago
Tennessee Lawmakers Pass New Congressional Map Splitting Memphis District
Tennessee Republicans passed a congressional map in a special session that divided the state's only majority-Black district. The map was signed into law on May 7 and takes effect before the August primary.
nationalpost.comworld46 days ago
Republicans Lead Democrats by up to 10 Seats in Mid-Decade Redistricting
Republicans have altered U.S. House maps in six states, targeting 14 Democratic districts. Democrats gained six additional favorable seats through their own map changes.
cnbc.compolitics47 days ago
Supreme Court Narrows Racial-Gerrymandering Claims; Alabama Seeks to Restore 2023 Map
Alabama filed an emergency application asking the Supreme Court to let the state use its 2023 congressional map in this year’s elections. A three-judge panel had blocked the map, ruling it intentionally discriminated against Black voters.
ABC Newspolitics47 days ago
Redistricting Moves Millions of Americans Into New Congressional Districts
A redistricting push ahead of the November elections has placed millions of voters in new districts. The process continues in multiple states.
Washington Examinerpolitics47 days ago
Texas lawmaker loses primary runoff after redistricting places two Democrats in same district
A Democratic representative from Texas was defeated in a primary runoff election held Tuesday. The incumbent had previously been removed from the House chamber during a presidential address and later censured.
nbcnews.compolitics47 days ago
NAACP Launches Boycott Campaign Over Redistricting in Southern States
The NAACP has started a campaign urging Black athletes, fans, and donors to boycott college football programs in several southern states. The effort targets states that adjusted congressional maps after recent Supreme Court rulings.
Washington Examinerpolitics48 days ago
Congressional Black Caucus Urges Companies to Oppose Republican Redistricting Plans
The caucus sent letters to more than 250 corporations asking them to condemn efforts in several states to eliminate majority-Black congressional districts. Lawmakers tied the redistricting changes to weakened voting rights following a Supreme Court ruling.
Los Angeles Timespolitics48 days agoUpdated
Federal Court Blocks Alabama Plan for New Congressional Districts
A three-judge panel ruled Tuesday that Alabama must continue using a court-ordered map with two majority-Black districts for the 2026 midterms. The decision prevents the state from switching to a Republican-backed map that included only one such district.
AB
thesouthafrican.compolitics48 days ago
Thousands March in Jackson Over Voting Rights and Redistricting
Demonstrators gathered in Jackson this week to protest voting rights policies and redistricting practices. Mississippi Today reported on the rallies and the broader national debate over how district lines are drawn.
nypost.comfinance49 days ago
Congressional Black Caucus and NAACP Urge Athletes to Avoid SEC Schools Over Redistricting
The Congressional Black Caucus and NAACP launched the "Out of Bounds" campaign asking Black college athletes to avoid Southeastern Conference schools. The groups cite Republican redistricting plans that reduce majority-Black congressional districts. House Minority Leader Hakeem J…
theyeshivaworld.compolitics49 days ago
Maryland Senate president says redistricting rules have changed
The Maryland Senate president stated that the rules for redistricting have changed and indicated a softened stance on the issue. The comments come amid ongoing discussions about how district lines will be drawn.
jurist.orgpolitics49 days ago
Ballot Initiative on Redistricting Gains Support in Blue State
A state ballot measure on redistricting received early public backing after details became known. Officials described the proposal as popular from the outset in a politically aligned electorate.
NA
foxnews.compolitics51 days ago
Republicans Advance New Congressional Maps in Four States Ahead of Midterms
State legislatures in Tennessee, Alabama, Louisiana, and South Carolina have passed or advanced new U.S. House district maps in recent weeks. The changes follow a U.S. Supreme Court decision that altered minority protections under the Voting Rights Act.
New York Postpolitics51 days ago
California Republican Who Voted to Impeach Trump Faces Toss-Up Race
Rep. David Valadao is running in a newly redrawn district rated a toss-up by the Cook Political Report. Two Democrats are competing in the June 2 primary to challenge him in November.
nationalpost.comworld52 days ago
Maryland Lawmakers Consider Redistricting Plan for 2028 Elections
State officials are discussing changes to congressional maps ahead of the 2028 cycle. A senior legislator who previously opposed immediate redistricting now supports removing the state's single Republican-held district.
jurist.orgworld52 days ago
Virginia Governor Says Focus Should Shift From Redistricting to Midterms
Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger stated that Democrats should prioritize winning the November midterms over redistricting efforts. The comments follow a state Supreme Court ruling that struck down a proposed constitutional amendment.
DA
rediff.compolitics52 days ago
Florida Congressional District Redrawn, Former Party Leader Seeks New Seat
Republicans redrew congressional district lines that moved a former party chair out of her previous district. She has announced plans to run in Florida's 20th Congressional District instead.
reason.compolitics52 days ago
Redistricting Battles Continue Between Parties
States are engaged in mid-decade redistricting that could affect congressional control after November. The process allows lawmakers to draw district lines that influence election outcomes.
rediff.compolitics52 days ago
Five Southern States Advance New Congressional Maps After Court Ruling
Five Republican-controlled states have drawn new congressional district lines since a Supreme Court decision last month. Election officials in those states now face last-minute changes to voting procedures.
Washington Examinerpolitics53 days ago
Supreme Court Rules Against Race-Based Voting Districts in Louisiana Case
The Supreme Court issued a 6-3 decision in Louisiana v. Callais striking down a race-based voting district. Wyoming Secretary of State Chuck Gray notified Fremont County that its court-ordered district violates the Constitution.
arlnow.comworld54 days ago
U.S. Politicians Advance Redistricting Plans Before Midterm Elections
State officials are moving to redraw congressional district lines ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. The process determines how voters are grouped for representation in the U.S. House.
nypost.compolitics54 days ago
Redistricting efforts in southern states put nearly a third of Congressional Black Caucus seats at risk
Nineteen of the 62 members of the Congressional Black Caucus face possible loss of their seats by the 2028 election cycle. Republicans in several southern states are redrawing congressional maps following a Supreme Court ruling on the Voting Rights Act.
AB
upi.comworld55 days ago
Redistricting Process Expected to Influence 2026 Midterm Elections
Redistricting efforts by both parties are underway ahead of the November 2026 midterm elections. CBS News reported that the outcome of these efforts will determine the composition of congressional districts.
Washington Examinerpolitics55 days ago
House Minority Leader Says Democrats Can Win House in 2026 Midterms
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries stated that Democrats can overcome redistricting changes and win control of the House in the 2026 midterms. He compared the current environment to 2018, when Democrats gained 40 seats.
news.google.comworld55 days ago
NAACP Launches Campaign Urging Black Athletes to Boycott Southern College Sports
The NAACP and Congressional Black Caucus called on Black athletes, fans and alumni to withhold support from public universities in eight Southern states over redistricting moves they say limit Black voting representation.
AB
foxnews.compolitics55 days ago
Mississippi House Democratic Leader Comments on National Redistricting Debates
House Democratic Leader Robert Johnson of Natchez stated that other states facing redistricting disputes will understand Mississippi's experience with voting rights and district line drawing. The remarks address ongoing national discussions about racial and partisan gerrymanderin…
New York Postpolitics55 days ago
Republicans Hold Narrow House Majority Ahead of Midterms
Republicans control the House by a margin of six seats as they prepare for the midterm elections. Redistricting changes and shifts in voter behavior could affect the outcome.
indiatoday.intoday.inpolitics56 days ago
Supreme Court Vacates Three Voting Rights Cases for Reconsideration
The Supreme Court vacated judgments in three cases involving Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act. The orders direct lower courts to reconsider the cases after the Court's recent decision in Louisiana v. Callais.
news18.comworld56 days ago
Supreme Court Orders Lower Courts to Reconsider Two Voting Rights Act Cases
The U.S. Supreme Court directed lower courts to reexamine rulings in Mississippi and North Dakota redistricting cases. The orders follow the court's April 29 decision limiting the use of race in drawing congressional districts.
ZE
cryptoninjas.netpolitics56 days ago
California Representative Introduces Bill to Limit Mid-Cycle Redistricting
Rep. Kevin Kiley of California has introduced legislation aimed at restricting mid-cycle redistricting efforts. The bill addresses implications for congressional district boundaries between census periods.