Category Archives: redistricting
“Justice Department Greenlights New North Carolina Congressional Map”
Roll Call reports.
Big Blow to Nonpartisan Redistricting Effort in Arizona
Political Wire: “Arizona’s Republican-controlled state Senate voted to endorse Gov. Jan Brewer’s (R) removal of the independent chair of the Arizona Independent Redistricting Commission, ‘triggering a rush to court and the likely start of an unprecedented constitutional battle,’ the… Continue reading
“Washington redistricting commission debates how to draw new 10th district”
The Fix reports.
“Court won’t get involved in fight over redistricting in Mississippi”
AP reports on today’s summary affirmance from the Supreme Court.
Must-Read Az. Capitol Times Report on Incumbents’ Efforts to Influence Independent Redistricting Commission
Here.
“DOJ Approves New South Carolina Map”
Roll Call reports.
“2012 redistricting update: Republicans and Democrats fighting to a draw in battle for new seats”
According to The Fix, Republicans made gains with partisan redistricting but Dems made gains in states with redistricting commissions.
If this pans out, it is likely to increase Republican opposition to commission-based districting.
“Democrats Get No Extra Time to Gather Names for Redistricting Issue Petition”
News from Ohio.
California Republicans Complain to Obama DOJ That CA Redistricting Violates Section 5 of VRA
“California high court rejects challenges to redistricting”
The end of this LA Times article notes: “Some minority rights groups, particularly Latinos, complained that the maps did not properly reflect their growth and threatened to sue in federal court. So far, none has.”
“Arizona Governor Starts Impeachment Process Against Redistricting Panel”
Whoa.
Capital Notes Report on Redistricting Decision, Including Reaction from Chuck Bell
Here.
“Redrawn Districts Could Shake Up Congress”
NPR’s “Talk of the Nation” explores.