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Georgia Republican lawmakers recently met at the White House, discussing MAGA-friendly policies and ways to advance President Trump's agenda in the upcoming legislative session. However, the redrawing of congressional maps to cement Republican control of the U.S. House was not on the agenda, according to attendees. Despite
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In November 2025, voters in Pennsylvania will decide the fate of three seats on the state Supreme Court, which could have far-reaching implications for the country's judicial landscape. The stakes are high, with the outcome affecting the balance of power in the state's government and potentially
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The University of California Riverside campus has issued a statement on the current state of affairs surrounding Prop 50, a special election that asks California voters to approve new congressional maps drawn by Democrats, bypassing the state's independent redistricting commission. The plan aims to flip five red seats
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Maryland Governor Wes Moore, a Democrat, has signaled that he may move forward with plans to redraw the state's eight congressional districts, potentially calling a special session to do so. However, Senate President Bill Ferguson, also a Democrat, has expressed opposition to mid-cycle redistricting, citing concerns about the
Apportionment (Election law)
The Virginia House of Delegates has taken a crucial step in the ongoing redistricting battle by passing a constitutional amendment to redraw congressional boundaries mid-cycle. This move, which advanced by Democrats in a 51-42 vote, is part of a state-by-state effort to influence the outcome of the 2026 midterm elections.
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National leaders are engaged in desperate attempts to redraw more US House districts in multiple states in a bid to gain an advantage in the 2026 congressional elections. However, these efforts face significant obstacles, including intense opposition from state lawmakers within their own parties. In Kansas, for instance, Republican lawmakers
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Illinois Democrats are taking a measured approach to Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries' push for a new congressional map, with some lawmakers expressing concerns over the potential dilution of Black voting power in the state's three historically Black districts. Despite Jeffries' promise of a "positive"
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Indiana lawmakers will consider updating the state's tax code to reflect recent federal changes during the upcoming special session in November. The move comes after Governor Mike Braun requested that legislators bring the state's tax code in line with recent federal alterations, warning of "discrepancies&
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Virginia's Democrats have called for a special session to redraw the state's congressional districts, a move seen as an effort to gain an upper hand in the upcoming 2026 midterm congressional elections. This comes after President Donald Trump's pressure on Texas and other Republican-leaning
Apportionment (Election law)
Virginia Democrats have proposed a temporary plan to give themselves emergency powers to create new congressional districts, citing a national redistricting arms race triggered by President Donald Trump's efforts to create more GOP-leaning seats in red states. The proposal, which would require voter approval, would allow the General
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Virginia Democrats, in an effort to counter President Donald Trump's push for partisan districts, are proposing to redraw congressional districts ahead of the 2024 midterm elections. This move comes as Republicans in several states, at Trump's urging, are working to create more favorable districts for their
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Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb has convened a special legislative session on mid-decade redistricting, sparking controversy among state lawmakers. Rep. Frank J. Mrvan (IN) has released a statement criticizing the move, stating that Governor Holcomb's attempt to silence the voters he represents is a prime example of his out-of-touch
