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The Boston GlobeCalifornia 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.
The Boston GlobeSouth 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.
westernjournal.comTennessee 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.
theyeshivaworld.comRepublicans 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.comAlabama Asks Supreme Court to Allow 2023 Congressional Map for 2026 Midterms
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.
crooksandliars.comRedistricting Effort 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.
newser.comTexas 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.
Fox NewsNAACP 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 ExaminerCongressional 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 TimesFederal 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.
jpost.comThousands 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.comCongressional 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.comMaryland 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.
mises.orgBallot 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.
theblaze.comRepublicans 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 PostCalifornia 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.comMaryland 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.orgVirginia 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.
rediff.comFlorida 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.comRedistricting 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.comFive 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 ExaminerSupreme 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.comU.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.comRedistricting 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.
upi.comRedistricting 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 ExaminerHouse 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.comNAACP 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.
foxnews.comMississippi 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 PostRepublicans 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.inSupreme 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.comSupreme 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.
cryptoninjas.netCalifornia 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.
nypost.comDemocrats Propose Supreme Court Expansion and Term Limits
House Democrats have called for expanding the Supreme Court and imposing term limits on justices. The proposals follow recent court rulings against Democratic redistricting plans in Virginia.
abcnews.go.comSupreme Court Voting Rights Ruling Affects Local Maps in 17 Cases
The Supreme Court decision in Louisiana v. Callais has prompted new legal reviews of voting maps and election systems in at least 17 state and local governments. Most cases involve Southern jurisdictions with racially polarized voting patterns.
nypost.comTennessee Democrat Steve Cohen Ends Reelection Bid After Redistricting
Tennessee Rep. Steve Cohen announced he will not seek reelection after state Republicans redrew his Memphis-area district. The new map divides the majority-minority district into three Republican-leaning seats.
New York PostRedistricting alters House seat distribution after popular vote
A federal court reversed Virginia's congressional map, a move that could add up to 14 Republican seats. Democrats would need to win nearly every competitive district to gain the House even if they win the national popular vote by several points.
Abc NewsHouse Problem Solvers Caucus Co-Chairs Discuss Redistricting and Primary Reforms
Republican Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick and Democratic Rep. Tom Suozzi addressed redistricting and primary election rules during a May 17, 2026 interview on Face the Nation. The lawmakers said both parties engage in gerrymandering and called for independent redistricting commissions an…
calgaryherald.comHouse Problem Solvers Caucus Co-Chairs Discuss Gerrymandering on CBS News Program
Republican Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick and Democratic Rep. Tom Suozzi appeared on Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan. They addressed the effects of congressional district drawing on the political system.
The IndependentLouisiana Begins Redrawing Congressional Map After Supreme Court Ruling
Louisiana will redraw its congressional districts following a Supreme Court decision that limited the reach of the Voting Rights Act. House Speaker Mike Johnson described the changes as an effort to ensure fairness in district lines.
ksl.comThousands Rally in Montgomery to Defend Black Voting Rights
Civil rights groups gathered in Montgomery, Alabama, on Saturday to protest redistricting plans that could reduce Black representation in Congress. Organizers said the event aimed to protect voting access in the state where the modern Civil Rights Movement began.
westernjournal.comStates redraw congressional districts ahead of 2026 midterms
Republicans and Democrats are adjusting district maps in multiple states. The changes could affect House control for the next decade.
usatoday.comSupreme Court Declines to Block Virginia Supreme Court Redistricting Ruling
The U.S. Supreme Court on May 15, 2026, rejected Virginia Democrats' emergency appeal seeking to block a state court ruling that struck down a voter-approved redistricting amendment. The Virginia Supreme Court had ruled the amendment's passage unconstitutional days before the sta…
uctoday.comLongtime Memphis Representative Will Not Seek Re-election
Representative Steve Cohen has represented Memphis since 2007. Republicans redrew his congressional district in the years since. Cohen announced he will not seek re-election this year.
New York PostRep. Steve Cohen Announces He Will Not Seek Re-election
Democratic Rep. Steve Cohen announced he will not run for another term after Tennessee's legislature redrew his Memphis-area district, splitting the majority-Black 9th Congressional District into three Republican-leaning ones. Cohen, who has represented the district since 2007, i…
abcnews.go.comRep. Steve Cohen Says He Will Not Seek Reelection
The 76-year-old Democrat, who has represented Tennessee's 9th Congressional District since 2007, announced his retirement from public life on May 15, 2026. The decision follows the GOP-led legislature's approval of a new congressional map that splits his majority-Black Memphis di…
theweek.comTexas Supreme Court Rejects Bid to Remove Democratic Lawmakers Over Quorum Break
The Texas Supreme Court on Friday declined to declare that more than 50 Democratic state lawmakers had vacated their offices by leaving the state in 2025 to delay a vote on new congressional maps. The all-Republican court ruled that the Legislature had resolved the matter through…
upi.comLouisiana Senate Votes to Restore 2022 Congressional Map After Supreme Court Ruling
Louisiana's Senate voted 27-10 on Thursday to restore the state's 2022 congressional map, which would eliminate one of two majority-Black districts and reshape the 6th District held by Democratic Rep. Cleo Fields. In South Carolina, Gov. Henry McMaster scheduled a special session…
Washington ExaminerCourt Rulings Alter Redistricting Outlook for 2026 House Elections
Recent court decisions in Virginia and at the U.S. Supreme Court have changed congressional district maps in several states ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. Democrats had gained momentum from new maps in California and Utah but now face a more difficult path to winning House…
The GuardianSouthern States Redraw Congressional Maps Following Supreme Court Voting Rights Ruling
Tennessee, Louisiana and Alabama have moved to redraw congressional district maps after the US supreme court limited section 2 of the Voting Rights Act. The changes are expected to reduce the number of districts where Black voters form a majority. Georgia and Mississippi have cho…
Both Parties Maneuver for House Seat Advantages Through Redistricting
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries said Democrats will win back the House of Representatives in November despite Republican efforts to redraw maps following a Supreme Court ruling. Jeffries made the remarks on Capitol Hill Wednesday as a 10-month national redistricting battle…
foxnews.comHouse Republicans See Improved Midterm Outlook After Recent Court Rulings
House Republicans expressed greater confidence in their prospects for the upcoming midterm elections following two federal court decisions. The rulings addressed redistricting in one state and voting procedures in another. @thehill reported that party members described the outcom…
winnipegfreepress.comCourt Rulings Throw Out Virginia Election Results, Reshape House Map Battles in Virginia and Southern States
House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries said back-to-back court decisions wiped out gains from a redrawn Virginia map and now endanger Black-held seats across the Deep South. Jeffries told colleagues the rulings were "disgusting" and warned of an "unprecedented assault on Black p…
Usa TodayGeorgia Governor Calls Special Session on Congressional Maps
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp issued a proclamation Wednesday for a special legislative session beginning June 17 to redraw state electoral maps following a U.S. Supreme Court decision in a Louisiana case. The changes, which will not affect the 2026 elections already underway, are set…
abcnews.go.comSupreme Court Rules Voting Rights Act Does Not Require Race-Based Proportional Representation in Redistricting
The U.S. Supreme Court reversed a decades-old precedent, ruling that only overt racism can nullify state congressional maps and that partisan gerrymandering remains constitutional even if it dilutes minority voting power. The decision prompted immediate map changes in multiple So…
ABC NewsLouisiana Legislature Approves New Congressional Map
Louisiana state senators advanced a congressional map that reduces the number of majority-Black districts from two to one ahead of the November midterm elections. The move follows a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling that struck down the state's prior map as an illegal racial gerry…
nbcnews.comRepublican Redistricting Plans Stall in Four Southern States
Republican-led legislatures in four Southern states have slowed or scaled back plans to redraw congressional maps following a Supreme Court ruling on racially gerrymandered districts. Mississippi's governor canceled a special session that was expected to address judicial and cong…
yahoo.comGeorgia Governor Calls Special Session on Redistricting
Gov. Brian Kemp, a Republican, called a special session of the legislature focused on redistricting for the 2028 elections. He also requested lawmakers delay changes to the state's election system that could cause disarray in the midterms. The New York Times reported the dual act…
catholicnewsagency.comSupreme Court Allows Louisiana and Alabama to Use New Congressional Maps
The Supreme Court issued rulings that permit Louisiana and Alabama to redraw congressional districts, eliminating some majority-Black districts. The decisions, released less than three weeks before Louisiana's scheduled primary, prompted both states to postpone their primaries. T…
Nbc NewsDemocrats Target State Legislatures to Prepare for 2028 Redistricting
Democrats are focusing on state legislative races this fall after court rulings limited their ability to counter Republican-drawn congressional maps before the 2026 midterms. A recent U.S. Supreme Court decision has allowed several Republican-controlled states to redraw maps, pot…
nbcnews.comSouth Carolina Governor Calls Special Session on Congressional Maps
The Republican governor of South Carolina is expected to call a special session of the state legislature Thursday afternoon to consider a new congressional map. The move would allow a simple majority vote on a plan that would create a 7-0 map favoring Republicans.