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NYC June Primary: Early Voting Hits 4% Turnout, Youth Participation Low
elections22 days ago

NYC June Primary: Early Voting Hits 4% Turnout, Youth Participation Low

NYC’s nine‑day early voting for the June primary drew 172,684 ballots, including 11,573 from newly registered voters (about 6.7% of total). Turnout peaked on Sunday (35,843) and dipped to 12,655 on June 15; overall, early voting fell 76.5% from the 2025 mayoral primary, though it was roughly double the 2022 midterm total. Manhattan and Brooklyn led participation (e.g., 12th District 38,340; 10th 27,466; 13th 21,216; 7th 19,582), with the 25–34 age group being the largest among new voters. Election Day is Tuesday, and organizers note continued low youth turnout and efforts to engage new voters.

via THE CITY|
#congressional-districts#early-voting#elections
South Carolina redistricting plan stalls, maps left in limbo as early voting begins
politics1 month ago

South Carolina redistricting plan stalls, maps left in limbo as early voting begins

SC Senate Republicans say their plan to redraw seven congressional districts to favor the GOP will not pass before the start of the two-week early voting period, leaving the map in limbo as voters head to the polls under existing lines. A final vote remains unlikely before early voting begins, raising the risk of lawsuits and costly reruns if the map is struck down; an August 18 special primary could follow depending on court decisions. Critics say the map was rushed and may rely on outdated data, while Democrats urge early voting to influence outcomes.

via Post and Courier|
#congressional-districts#early-voting#politics
Wes Moore Initiates Maryland Redistricting Amid Political Challenges
politics8 months ago

Wes Moore Initiates Maryland Redistricting Amid Political Challenges

Maryland Governor Wes Moore is moving forward with a plan to redraw the state's congressional districts through a new advisory commission, despite opposition from Senate President Bill Ferguson, in an effort to eliminate the last Republican district and influence the 2026 elections, potentially leading to a legislative showdown and legal challenges.

via Maryland Matters|
#congressional-districts#maryland#political-controversy
Maryland Democrats Clash Over Redistricting Strategies
politics8 months ago

Maryland Democrats Clash Over Redistricting Strategies

Governor Wes Moore is considering a mid-cycle redistricting of Maryland's eight congressional districts, despite opposition from Senate President Bill Ferguson who warns it is too risky and could undermine democracy. The move is part of a broader national context where states are redrawing districts to favor their political parties, with Maryland potentially responding to Republican-led efforts by considering its own redistricting to ensure fair and competitive districts. The decision faces legislative hurdles and political debate about fairness and the impact on democracy.

via Maryland Matters|
#congressional-districts#ferguson#maryland
"Nebraska Lawmakers Reject Trump-Backed Electoral System Changes"
politics2 years ago

"Nebraska Lawmakers Reject Trump-Backed Electoral System Changes"

Nebraska lawmakers rejected a proposed change to the state's Electoral College system, which would have switched from awarding electoral votes by congressional district to a winner-take-all system. Former President Donald Trump and Governor Jim Pillen had pushed for the change, which could potentially benefit Trump in future elections. The rejection was bipartisan, but there is still a possibility that the provision could be attached to another bill before the legislative session ends.

via The New York Times|
#congressional-districts#donald-trump#election
"Voters Misled in Alabama's Redrawn 2nd District Primary"
politics2 years ago

"Voters Misled in Alabama's Redrawn 2nd District Primary"

More than 6,000 voters in a newly formed congressional district in Alabama received postcards with incorrect voting information due to a software glitch, raising concerns about potential disenfranchisement in a crucial race to boost Black representation and Democrats' hopes to flip the US House. The error occurred as a result of adjusting to the recent shift in state congressional districts, with affected voters receiving notices and still able to vote for the correct candidates. The redrawn map aims to increase Black voting power, potentially leading to the election of two Black congressional representatives from the state for the first time.

via The Guardian US|
#alabama#black-representation#congressional-districts
"Redistricting Errors Impact Alabama Voters' Political Engagement"
politics2 years ago

"Redistricting Errors Impact Alabama Voters' Political Engagement"

More than 6,000 voters in a newly formed congressional district in Alabama, designed to enhance Black voting power, received postcards with incorrect voting information ahead of the primary, raising concerns about the impact on a crucial race. The error, attributed to a software glitch, affected voters in Montgomery County, which now falls in the 2nd Congressional District after a federal court redrew new congressional lines in response to a U.S. Supreme Court ruling. Advocates worry that the misinformation could have discouraged Black voters from participating in an election seen as an opportunity to elect a representative who looks like them.

via The Associated Press|
#alabama#black-representation#congressional-districts