US EditionControversial Redistricting Approved Amid Public Protests and Partisan Debates | News Channel 3-12
- The Tarrant County Commissioners Court approved a controversial redistricting map that critics say dilutes Black voting power, with a vote of 3-2 after public opposition on June 3.
- Officials, including State Representative Chris Turner, labeled the move as racial gerrymandering, while Judge Tim O'Hare admitted it was politically motivated, stating it was about ensuring Republican seats.
- Public protests occurred, with voices from the community questioning the fairness and legality of the maps produced by the Public Interest Legal Firm, highlighting a lack of public involvement in the process.
- The Tarrant County Commissioners Court voted 3-2 to adopt a redistricting plan that prioritizes partisan goals over public concerns, with Commissioner Tim O'Hare admitting the move is political in nature.
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Summit, Wasatch counties pushing back on new redistricting requirements
SUMMIT COUNTY, Utah On June 1, Wasatch and Summit Counties were required to separate their council seats by districts and draw boundaries.Summit County currently has all at-large seats, which means residents can vote for each of the five different council members.Rep. Jordan Teuscher (R-South Jordan) said there can be an issue with this.If you have all at-large seats, then it means, if you have one or two really big cities, then they get to deci…
Order sends redistricting issue back to Upper Prov with new directive
Years after passing a new voting map for the township’s five districts based on population, Upper Providence Township was ordered to develop and submit a new map to the Court of Common Pleas for approval, based on population. “After nearly two years in court, it feels great to know that the original maps created transparently and in good faith with public feedback were in fact correct to follow the Pennsylvania State Constitution of drawing dist…
Tarrant County Commissioners Court Votes 3-2 in Favor of Redistricting
After hearing scores of comments and pleas about a controversial plan for redrawing Tarrant County Commissioner district lines, county commissioners voted to move ahead with redistricting. The three Republican commissioners prevailed over the two Democratic commissioners to approve a new precinct map that is expected to give Republican candidates for the Commissioners Court an advantage […]
Outgoing Texas Rep. Tony Tinderholt is running for Tarrant County commissioner
Tony Tinderholt, a Republican lawmaker who announced he’s stepping down from the Texas House of Representatives at the end of his term, will run for a seat on the Tarrant County Commissioners Court next year.Tinderholt’s announcement June 3 came on the heels of county leaders voting to redraw precinct boundaries to create more Republican-friendly districts.Tinderholt, whose current district includes much of Arlington and part of Fort Worth, is k…
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