Category Archives: redistricting
“Pa. Republicans have proposed a new congressional map. Democrats say it’s still gerrymandered.”
Philly.com:
A proposed new map of Pennsylvania congressional districts may have sanded off some of the rougher edges of the current version, but it still amounts to a pro-Republican gerrymander, a chorus of Democrats complained Saturday as they urged Gov.… Continue reading
“Top Republicans in Pa. House, Senate submit congressional map to Gov. Wolf”
Philly Inquirer:
Facing a deadline imposed by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court, the legislature’s two top Republicans late Friday submitted to the governor a new statewide map of congressional districts to replace boundaries the justices ruled were unconstitutional.
If approved, the… Continue reading
“Pennsylvania has to draw new congressional districts, but getting rid of gerrymandering will be harder than you think.”
Bernie Grofman and Jonathan Cervas for the Monkey Cage:
A map that meets all these criteria will probably reduce the Republican Party’s advantage in the state’s congressional races. Although the two parties poll more or less equally statewide, Republicans hold… Continue reading
Jim Gardner Analysis of PA Redistricting Decision: “Federalism complicates the analysis as a state court opens a second front in the struggle against gerrymandering”
The following is a guest post from the great Jim Gardner:
{Note from Rick: You can find 139 pages of the majority opinion and maps at this link, as well as a concurring and dissenting opinion and two dissenting… Continue reading
“As deadline looms, Republicans consider new strategy for Pa. congressional maps”
Philly Inquirer:
It’s official: The state legislature will not pass a new congressional map before the Pennsylvania Supreme Court’s Friday deadline.
But the Republican leaders who control both chambers weren’t ready Thursday to cede the redrawing of districts to the… Continue reading
“Pa. Supreme Court releases gerrymandering opinion: 2011 map violates ‘free and equal’ elections”
Philly Inquirer:
Pennsylvania’s congressional map, as adopted in 2011, violates the state constitution’s guarantee that “elections shall be free and equal,” the state Supreme Court said Wednesday in an opinion explaining its gerrymandering order overturning the map more than two… Continue reading
Understanding the Supreme Court’s Two Orders in the North Carolina Gerrymandering Cases, and How It Fits into the Bigger Picture
Yesterday (when I was on the road), the Supreme Court issued two orders related to redistricting cases. In the North Carolina partisan gerrymandering case (involving congressional districts), the Supreme Court denied a motion by Common Cause to expedite consideration of… Continue reading
“Eric Holder’s Group Targets All-G.O.P. States to Attack Gerrymandering”
Alex Burns for the NYT:
A Democratic group backed by former President Barack Obama intends to pour millions of dollars into an eclectic array of elections in a dozen states, in an effort to block Republicans from single-handedly drawing congressional… Continue reading
“Ohio’s proposed gerrymandering fix is not perfect, but big step (analysis)”
Cleveland.com:
The proposed fix to congressional redistricting Ohio voters will be asked to approve in May might not be the best solution, but it’s far better than what exists now.
Think of it this way: should it pass, the politicians… Continue reading
“How the Republicans rigged Congress — new documents reveal an untold story”
David Daley has written this piece for Salon, with the subhead: “Exclusive: Insider documents unveil Republicans’ years-long scheme to gerrymander America and undermine democracy.”
“Pennsylvania Republican launches effort to impeach state supreme court to save GOP gerrymander”
Ian Millhiser for Think Progress:
In a direct attack on the rule of law, Pennsylvania state Rep. Cris Dush (R) sent a memo to his colleagues Monday evening asking them to cosponsor articles of impeachment against five of the state’s… Continue reading
“Justices Won’t Block Pennsylvania Gerrymandering Decision”
Adam Liptak for the NYT.
“Ohio Senate passes bipartisan congressional redistricting plan, sending it to the House”
Cleveland.com:
The Ohio Senate on Monday passed a bipartisan proposal to change how Ohio draws its congressional districts, advancing the proposed constitutional amendment one step closer to appearing on the May ballot.
Advocates for redistricting reform say the proposed changes… Continue reading