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Newly Redrawn Draft of New York Congressional Map Deals Blow to Democrats, Increases Competition

New York courts on Monday released a draft map of redrawn congressional districts in the state that would make it harder for Democrats to compete in November’s midterm elections and pits some of them against each other. The map (pdf) was drawn by a scholar on apportionment, Jonathan Cervas, who was appointed by Judge Patrick McAllister. It is…


Kansas Judge Throws Out Newly-Drawn Congressional Map, Appeal Expected

A Kansas district court judge on Monday threw out the state’s newly-drawn Republican-backed congressional map as an unconstitutional gerrymander. The 29th Judicial District Court accused Republicans of creating “intentional and effective” partisan and political gerrymanders that violated the Kansas Constitution, The New York Times reported. The newly-drawn map divided Wyandotte County and moved a portion…


Maryland Lawmakers Approve New Congressional Map After Judge Tossed Old Version

Lawmakers in Maryland have approved a congressional map to replace a version deemed unconstitutional by a judge, even as the state’s attorney general appeals the judges ruling. Both chambers in the Maryland General Assembly this week approved the new map, contained in Senate Bill 1012. The state Senate passed the measure 30-10, and the state…


Supreme Court Temporarily Blocks Order to Redraw Alabama Congressional Map

The Supreme Court on Monday halted an order requiring Alabama to redraw congressional districts ahead of the 2022 elections. A lower court had determined in late January that the new Alabama congressional electoral map disadvantages black voters and likely violates Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act. The lower court’s three-judge panel said the state should have two majority-black districts,…


Supreme Court Halts Order to Redraw Alabama Congressional Map

The Supreme Court on Monday halted an order requiring Alabama to redraw congressional districts ahead of the 2022 elections. A lower court had determined in late January that the new Alabama congressional electoral map disadvantages black voters and likely violates Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act. The lower court’s three-judge panel said the state should have two majority-black districts,…