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politics26 days ago•3 min saved

Alabama, Tennessee push special sessions to redraw congressional maps after Supreme Court ruling

In the wake of a Supreme Court ruling on race and redistricting, Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey and Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee urged their legislatures to convene special sessions to consider new congressional maps. Alabama primaries may shift based on a court-ordered map or a new map that could add a Republican seat, while Tennessee seeks rapid changes to its Memphis-based Democratic district to align with timelines. The broader context includes Louisiana’s map being ruled unconstitutional and broader redistricting battles, with South Carolina and Georgia reacting differently to the ruling.

via NBC News|

#congressional-redistricting #gerrymandering #politics

politics4 months ago•6 min saved

Key Political Challenges and Questions to Watch in 2026

The article outlines key political events in 2026, including the midterm elections, potential redistricting impacts, gubernatorial races, and the early start of the 2028 presidential race, highlighting the ongoing party divisions and the future political landscape in the US.

via ABC News|

#2028-presidential-race #congressional-redistricting #gubernatorial-races

politics2 years ago•1 min saved

Louisiana Redistricting: Perspectives on Threats and Opportunities

U.S. Rep. Garret Graves, a White Republican from Baton Rouge, criticized a bill backed by Gov. Jeff Landry and Louisiana Republicans that could place him in a Black-majority congressional district, while protecting the district of U.S. Rep Julia Letlow. The bill aims to redraw Louisiana's congressional maps to feature a second majority-Black district, with state Sen. Glen Womack's proposal supported by the new GOP governor having a strong chance of becoming law. Graves sarcastically praised the "imaginative creativity" of the bill, which seeks to connect disparate river basins, and expressed his objection to the plan.

via NOLA.com|

#congressional-redistricting #garret-graves #jeff-landry

politics2 years ago•2 min saved

"Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry's Agenda for Change"

Louisiana's new Republican governor, Jeff Landry, is pushing to eliminate the state's unique open primary system, calling for a special legislative session to address this and congressional redistricting. The current system places candidates from all parties on one ballot, with the top two advancing to a runoff if no candidate receives a majority. The move has sparked debate within the state's Republican Party, with some arguing that open primaries encourage candidates to campaign for all of Louisiana, while others believe closed primaries could reduce political extremism. Additionally, the legislature must redraw congressional maps by Jan. 30 to comply with a court order.

via POLITICO|

#congressional-redistricting #governor-jeff-landry #louisiana

politics2 years ago•3 min saved

North Carolina Rep. Wiley Nickel opts out of reelection, eyes 2026 Senate run

Democratic U.S. Rep. Wiley Nickel of North Carolina announced that he will not seek reelection due to congressional redistricting by Republican state legislators, which is likely to shift the state's delegation to the right. Nickel also revealed that he is considering a U.S. Senate bid for the 2026 election. His decision, along with two other incumbent House Democrats not running in 2024, is seen as a benefit for national Republicans in their efforts to retain a House majority. Nickel plans to focus on helping Democrats get elected, fighting partisan gerrymandering, and exploring a path forward in the Senate.

via ABC News|

#congressional-redistricting #democratic-party #north-carolina

politics2 years ago•3 min saved

North Carolina Rep. Wiley Nickel opts out of reelection, eyes 2026 Senate run

Democratic U.S. Rep. Wiley Nickel of North Carolina announced that he will not seek reelection due to congressional redistricting by Republican state legislators, which is likely to shift the state's delegation to the right. Nickel plans to consider a U.S. Senate bid for the 2026 election. His decision, along with two other incumbent House Democrats not seeking reelection, is seen as benefiting national Republicans in their efforts to retain a House majority in 2025. Nickel intends to work towards electing Democrats, fighting partisan gerrymandering, and exploring a path forward in the U.S. Senate.

via The Associated Press|

#congressional-redistricting #north-carolina #politics

politics2 years ago•5 min saved

Alabama's Congressional Redistricting Battle: Black Voters at the Center of Controversy

The fight over Alabama's congressional redistricting now shifts back to federal court as state Republicans submit their new plan to a three-judge panel. The outcome could have consequences for the requirements of the Voting Rights Act in redistricting and impact the partisan leanings of one Alabama congressional district in the 2024 elections. Alabama lawmakers approved new district lines, increasing the percentage of Black voters in a majority-white district while decreasing it in the state's sole majority-Black district. A group of voters plans to challenge the new plan, arguing that it disregards the Voting Rights Act and a court order. Alabama Republicans argue that the map complies with the court order and redistricting principles.

via The Associated Press|

#alabama #congressional-redistricting #federal-court