Quote of the Day
“The Democrats knew what they were doing, and Republicans were asleep at the switch.”
–California Republican Party Chairman Shawn Steel, commenting upon California’s Citizens Redistricting Commission.
Category Archives: redistricting
“Ethnic coalition backs Knabe in face of redistricting plan”
With a burgeoning Latino population, Los Angeles County redistricting is going to get interesting. I expect major litigation.
MORE: from the LA Daily News:
But Justin Levitt, an associate professor at Loyola Law School, said the current system deprives… Continue reading
“Next Up at the Supreme Court Fast Track: Redistricting”
My good friends at Horvitz & Levy have posted this item at their “At the Lectern” blog focusing on the CA Supreme Court.
WI Gov Walker Signs Redistricting Bill Just Before Results from Recall Come In
Two from the Sac Bee
“California GOP ‘likely’ to challenge new political districts at the ballot”
A very important report from KPCC.
“Questions trail election-law challenge”
Lots of questions about what will happen in Ohio if the Brunner referendum qualifies, including an effect on primaries and redistricting. Wow.
“It’s time to reform the way Ohio draws political maps”
The Cincinnati Enquirer offers this editorial.
“Redistricting gets rolling in Ohio with Republicans holding the pen”
The Cleveland Plain Dealer has this story.
“Dissatisfaction + redistricting = huge turnover in Congress”
The Fix identifies 10 districts ripe for taking by the other party.
“It’s redistricting roulette in upstate New York”
The Fix has this post.
IL Republicans Release Proposed Congressional Map
In their lawsuit challenging the congressional redistricting plan signed in June, Illinois Republicans have presented their own “fair map,” which you can view here. You can check the status of redistricting developments in Illinois and every other state,… Continue reading
John Anderson on Proportional Voting
Roll Call has this commentary (subscription required).
“Redistricting Journal: Dems, GOP fighting to a draw”
So says Mark Gersh.