"Partisan Battle: Wisconsin Republicans and Democrats Clash Over Redistricting Maps"
TL;DR
Wisconsin Republicans are considering adopting legislative maps drawn by Democratic Governor Tony Evers after experts found the GOP-drawn maps to be extreme partisan gerrymanders. This move could significantly reduce the GOP's legislative majority, but Democrats are skeptical, fearing a potential federal legal challenge that could keep the state with its current gerrymandered maps. If the governor's maps are signed by Republicans, it's likely there will be a challenge in the 7th Circuit Court, raising concerns among Democratic lawmakers about the Republicans' motives.
- Democrats Skeptical Over Wisconsin Republicans' Willingness to Adopt Governor's Legislative Maps Democracy Docket
- Wisconsin Republicans urge state Supreme Court to reject redistricting report's findings The Associated Press
- Even with more competitive maps, Democrats are unlikely to win full control of state government in 2024, experts say. With one exception. The Badger Project
- Wisconsin Republicans seek to subpoena Supreme Court redistricting consultants WPR
- Republicans demand Supreme Court ignore consultants' report in redistricting case WisPolitics.com
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