First came Congress. Now a national redistricting battle may turn to statehouses and city councils
Republicans say the move could reshape state House, Senate and local maps after a ruling weakened minority-voting protections, with some analysts warning of 191 seats at risk.
- Georgia's Republican-led Legislature will convene June 17 for a special session to redraw districts for the 2028 elections, marking the first state legislature attempt following the recent Supreme Court ruling.
- A 6-3 Supreme Court ruling in late April concerning Louisiana's congressional maps jumpstarted this movement by making it harder to prove Voting Rights Act violations and allowing officials to justify changes based on partisan ambitions.
- Fair Fight Action and Black Voters Matter forecast that Republicans in 10 Southern states could eliminate 191 Democratic-held legislative seats, including 140 districts with Black or Hispanic majorities, if federal protections weaken.
- Democratic state Rep. Tanya Miller denounced the upcoming redistricting as "rigging maps to maintain power," while Cliff Albright, executive director of Black Voters Matter, argued "what's at stake is the future of this democracy."
- Ripple effects from the decision are already appearing in other states, with courts allowing Alabama to use new maps and sending redistricting cases in Mississippi and North Dakota back to lower courts.
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US: First came Congress. Now a national redistricting battle may turn to statehouses and city councils
A new phase of redistricting is unfolding across America. States like Georgia are redrawing electoral maps for Congress and state legislatures. This follows a Supreme Court decision impacting minority voting rights. The changes could reshape representation and influence policy decisions. Many local governments may also see district adjustments.
First came Congress. Now a national redistricting battle may turn to s
After a blitz of congressional redistricting ahead of the midterm elections, a national battle for partisan control is about to enter a new phase that could affect representation on everything from tax rates to social safety net programs, teacher salaries, housing regulations and local road repairs. Georgia’s Republican-led Legislature will convene June 17 for a special session focused on redistricting for the 2028 elections. The agenda includes…
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First came Congress. Now a national redistricting battle may turn to statehouses and city councils
A national redistricting battle is about to enter a new phase. Several states already have redrawn congressional districts to create a partisan advantage in the November elections.
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