Politics May 26 South Carolina Senate rejects Trump's push to redraw congressional maps The proposal passed the South Carolina House on May 20 after two days of long debate. But senators on Tuesday were more skeptical of the effort.
Politics May 26 Federal court blocks Alabama plan for new congressional districts that could help Republicans A three-judge panel in the state’s long-running redistricting case issued the preliminary injunction that prevents the state, at least for now, from switching maps.
Politics May 18 Redistricting debate shifts to South Carolina as Republicans target Rep. Clyburn's seat The Southern redistricting efforts come after a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling that weakened Voting Rights Act protections for minority districts.
Politics May 14 Louisiana senate passes new U.S. House map that would eliminate majority-Black district The new U.S. House districts, which still need House approval, would be used for primary elections poised to be postponed from Saturday until November. This as South Carolina's governor pushed for congressional redistricting and could call lawmakers into a special…
Politics May 12 Trump's redistricting push falters in South Carolina Senate but notches a win in Missouri's top court South Carolina senators defied his push Tuesday, while Missouri's top court upheld a new map backed by Trump that could benefit Republicans in the midterm elections.
Politics May 12 Supreme Court halts order on Alabama's U.S. House map, giving GOP an opening to gain seat The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday set the stage for Alabama to eliminate one of two largely Black congressional districts before this year’s midterm elections.
Politics May 08 A state-by-state guide to the redistricting fight Republicans have opened up an advantage in a national redistricting battle among states after a pair of court rulings that weakened federal Voting Rights Act protections for minorities and invalidated a key Democratic redistricting effort.
Politics May 08 Alabama lawmakers pass plan for new U.S. House primary if courts allow different districts Demonstrators outside the Alabama Statehouse on Friday shouted “fight for democracy” and “down with white supremacy.”…
Politics May 08 Virginia Supreme Court strikes down Democrats' redistricting plan, dimming party's midterm hopes Voters narrowly approved the amendment April 21, but the court's ruling renders the results of that vote meaningless.
Politics May 07 WATCH: Tennessee Democrats lock arms in protest as GOP lawmakers approve new congressional map Republican lawmakers in Tennessee approved a new U.S. House map Thursday that carves up a majority-Black district in Memphis, reshaping it to the GOP’s advantage as part of President Donald Trump’s strategy to hold on to a slim majority in…