Legal fights over voting districts could play role in control of Congress for 2024
Though much remains to be settled, there’s a good chance congressional districts will be changing in numerous states.
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SCOTUS rules state courts can play role in policing federal elections
The Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled that North Carolina’s top court did not overstep its bounds in striking down a congressional districting plan as excessively partisan under state law.
SCOTUS unfreezes Louisiana redistricting case that could boost power of Black voters
The Supreme Court on Monday lifted its hold on a Louisiana political remap case, increasing the likelihood that the Republican-dominated state will have to redraw boundary lines to create a second mostly Black congressional district.
New voting districts could change again in some states before the 2024 elections
The 2022 elections marked the first using new voting districts drawn from updated census data. Those districts typically last for a decade, but they could be short-lived in some states.
Supreme Court rules in favor of Black Alabama voters in unexpected defense of Voting Rights Act
The Supreme Court issued a surprising 5-4 ruling in favor of Black voters in a congressional redistricting case from Alabama, with two conservative justices joining liberals in rejecting a Republican-led effort to weaken a landmark voting rights law.
Supreme Court to review South Carolina congressional map for discrimination against Black voters
The Supreme Court has agreed to decide whether South Carolina’s congressional districts need to be redrawn because they discriminate against Black voters.
Gary Common Council sued by local lawyer after missing redistricting deadline
A federal lawsuit has been filed against the Gary Common Council after it allegedly failed to establish new election district lines by the Dec. 31 deadline.
US Supreme Court weighs ‘most important case’ on democracy
The Supreme Court is about to confront a new elections case, a Republican-led challenge asking the justices for a novel ruling that could significantly increase the power of state lawmakers over elections for Congress and the presidency.
State supreme court wins shaped by abortion, redistricting
Republicans have claimed key victories in state Supreme Court races that will give them an advantage in major redistricting fights, while Democrats notched similarly significant wins with help from groups focused on defending abortion access.
Justices mull latest challenge to landmark voting rights law
The Supreme Court’s conservative majority appeared open Tuesday to making it harder to create majority Black electoral districts, in an Alabama case that could have far-reaching effects on minority voting power across the United States.
Supreme Court to hear case on state authority over elections
The Supreme Court on Thursday agreed to hear an appeal from North Carolina Republicans that could drastically limit state court authority over congressional redistricting, as well as elections for Congress and the presidency.
Democrats, Republicans fight to a redistricting stalemate
After nearly a year of partisan battles, number-crunching and lawsuits, the once-a-decade congressional redistricting cycle is ending in a draw.
Four Republicans eye Indiana House seat in northwest Indy suburbs
A former state lawmaker, two military veterans and a small business owner are in a crowded primary race for a chance to nab the new Indiana House seat representing Boone and Hendricks counties.
U.S. Supreme Court tosses Wisconsin legislative voting maps
The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday threw out Wisconsin state legislative maps that were preferred by the state’s Democratic governor and selected by Wisconsin’s top court, a win for Republicans that also makes it unclear what the boundaries will be for the fall election.
Court rejects GOP redistricting plans in NC, Pennsylvania
In a victory for Democrats, the Supreme Court has turned away efforts from Republicans in North Carolina and Pennsylvania to block state court-ordered congressional districting plans.
GOP Indiana state senator Houchin eyes replacing Hollingsworth
A southern Indiana state senator who lost a race for Congress to Republican Rep. Trey Hollingsworth six years ago is looking to replace him in the seat.
Justice Department sues Texas over new redistricting maps
The Justice Department sued Texas on Monday over its new redistricting maps, saying the plans discriminate against minority voters, particularly Latinos, who have fueled the state’s population boom.
Legal fight poised over St. Joseph Co. redistricting
A legal fight is emerging over the redrawing of local election districts in northern Indiana’s St. Joseph County.
9 lawmakers have already said they won’t seek reelection in 2022 — and 1 more will quit earlier
Lawmakers are still more than two months from convening their 2022 session in January, but a growing number have already said it will be their last.
Conservative lawmaker says leaders drew maps to oust him
Freshman Rep. John Jacob spent his first year in the Indiana House of Representatives pushing what he calls “ultra conservative” issues.