Michael McDonald: Geographically compact plans that are also politically fair — drawn by the public — serve as counter-examples disproving the contention that Democrats gerrymander themselves. In some cases, these plans were drawn by college students, showing that students… Continue reading

Some of you may have noticed that it’s been something of a busy week in the world of election law (and beyond). What with trying to keep up with the flood of news and reaction and commentary and speculation here… Continue reading

Readers may remember that, almost exactly two years ago, Texas decided to seek preclearance for its redistricting plans — including the state Senate plan — in a DC federal court, rather than submitting the plans to the Department of Justice. … Continue reading

Cid Kallen was appointed yesterday to replace Jose Herrera as one of the five commissioners on Arizona’s Independent Redistricting Commission.  Keep in mind that the commission has already drawn state and federal districts for this cycle, so Kallen arrives mostly… Continue reading

This report begins: ” Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee (D-Texas) is introducing legislation that would block states from rearranging their congressional districts until after a 10-year Census takes place, a reaction to the Supreme Court ruling striking down a key… Continue reading

And now, a whole new round of redistricting litigation in Texas resumes.  Ah, the circle of life.