“Gov.’s office: Justice Department approves new Ga. political maps for Congress, state races”
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
Category Archives: redistricting
“GOP wins N.J. congressional redistricting battle”
NJ.com: “In a 7-6 vote, Farmer cast his lot with the Republicans’ map because, he said, it preserves two minority districts while creating opportunities for minority candidates in two others; is more compact than the previous map; has equal… Continue reading
“Federal judges slam Texas’ redistricting formula”
The Houston Chronicle reports.
“The Frenzy Over ProPublica’s Redistricting Report”
John Myers reports. Said John Burton of the report: “It’s complete bull…t, an absolute f…ing fabrication.”
More here.
More Breaking News: 3-Judge DC Court Explains Its Decision Denying Texas Summary Judgment in Redistricting Case
Though the three-judge-court denied summary judgment a few weeks ago and set the Texas redistricting case in DC for trial, it did not issue an opinion at that time. It said an opinion would come later (to give time for… Continue reading
“Texas goes big – asks for Legislature’s maps to be used in 2012 elections, citing tight schedule”
Texas Redistricting reports on today’s filing of Texas’s opening brief before the Supreme Court in the redistricting dispute. Lyle Denniston offers analysis and links to the five simultaneous upside briefs filed today. Simultaneous replies due Jan. 3.
Am I the… Continue reading
“How Democrats Fooled California’s Redistricting Commission”
Must-read ProPublica:
In the weeks that followed, party leaders came up with a plan. Working with the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee — a national arm of the party that provides money and support to Democratic candidates — members were… Continue reading
“Arizona Redistricting Nears Endgame”
Roll Call reports.
“R.I. Rep. Cicilline gets help in contentious redistricting battle”
The Fix reports.
First Round of Texas Redistricting Briefs Due at SCOTUS Wednesday
See here.
“Redistricting creating chaos in 2012 primary”
AP reports from Texas.
Houston, We Have a Deal.
Primary election schedule approved by the three-judge court in Texas.
“Reform-minded groups starting push for constitutional amendment to change redistricting”
News from Ohio.
“Voting Rights Controversies Wreak Havoc in Texas”
ABC News reports.