“California-size overhaul not likely with Arizona redistricting commission”
The Fix reports.
Category Archives: redistricting
“Second plan for Latino-majority supervisor’s district offered”
The latest from the LA Times: “Yaroslavsky, a white Democrat, will be termed out of office in 2014 but might run for mayor in two years. Under Molina’s proposal, his home in L.A.’s Fairfax neighborhood would be in a new,… Continue reading
“Civil-rights group: Latino voice diminished by new maps”
News from California.
“In E-mails, Texas GOPers Worried Feds Would Say Redistricting Map Diluted Hispanic Voting Power”
TPM reports.
“Texas’ congressional redistricting plan continues to stir rancor, lawsuits”
The Houston Chronicle reports.
“Voting districts finalized and face immediate challenges”
The LA Times reports. More from the Sacramento Bee.
California Republicans Plan Referendum Against Just-Approved Redistricting Plans
The big question, assuming they raise enough money to qualify the referendum, is how they would sell a rejection of the lines to the voters. Don’t be surprised by ads claiming that the lines are not generous enough to… Continue reading
If You Want to File a Writ Petition to Challenge California’s Redistricting, the CA Supreme Court Wants It Electronically
The virtual writ petition.
Arizona Appellate Court Issues Opinion Explaining Its Earlier Order Regarding Redistricting Commission Members
Here.
“For Some, Redistricting is Splitsville”
John Myers reports for KQED.
“Republicans Ponder Putting New California Map to the Voters”
Roll Call reports.
“Possible repeal of new elections law puts congressional redistricting in time crunch”
The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
Redistricting: Referendum or Litigation?
Or Neither. Soon the California Republican Party and MALDEF will need to decide whether and how to challenge the California redistricting plan, expected to be approved soon by the Citizen Redistricting Commission.
“Justice Department walks a line on political redistricting”
The LA Times offers this important report, with the subhead: “It’s the first Democratic administration to oversee the process under the Voting Rights Act, which concerns areas where racism once interfered with elections. The political ramifications could be significant.”