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politics1 month ago•394 min saved

Supreme Court blocks Missouri GOP from using new congressional map in midterms

The Supreme Court rejected Missouri Republicans’ emergency request to use a newly drawn 2025 congressional map for this year’s midterms, leaving in place the Missouri Supreme Court’s ruling that the map cannot be used while a ballot referendum challenges it. As a result, the 2022 map—featuring six Republican-held seats and two Democratic-held seats—remains in effect for the 2026 elections, with the referendum battle continuing.

via NBC News|

#ballot-referendum #midterms #missouri

politics4 months ago•4 min saved

Lee, Fontana lead Pittsburgh-area primaries as Allegheny counts votes

AP live results show U.S. Rep. Summer Lee won the Democratic primary for Congress and will face Republican James Hayes in November, with Allegheny County at about 99% reporting; State Sen. Wayne Fontana won the Democratic nomination for a sixth term; four contested Allegheny County state House primaries advanced (Mayes in 24th, Ferderber in 28th, Altemara in 39th, Bloam in 45th); Pittsburgh voters approved a ballot referendum to allow the city to advertise hearings online when there’s no print newspaper; the county Return Board will be sworn in Friday and the Board of Elections will certify results June 8; write-ins will be tallied for ballots with no names.

via Pittsburgh's Public Source|

#allegheny-county #ballot-referendum #election-results

politics5 months ago•7 min saved

Virginia voters weigh mid-decade map to tilt the House

Virginia voters will decide a referendum to amend the state constitution to allow mid-decade redistricting by the Democratic-controlled General Assembly, creating a temporary 10-1 Democratic edge among Virginia’s 11 U.S. House seats; the measure would be in place through the 2030 cycle before normal redistricting resumes. Early voting has been strong, signaling high turnout for a midterm-style referendum, as Trump urged a 'No' vote while Obama-backed groups promote it as part of a broader redistricting effort. Analysts warn the move could set a precedent, even if the national map’s balance remains fluid.

via CBS News|

#ballot-referendum #congressional-maps #democrats