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Politics Apr 29

How the Supreme Court's Louisiana districting decision weakens the Voting Rights Act

By Geoff Bennett, Ali Schmitz, Doug Adams

Politics Apr 29

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Supreme Court weakens landmark Civil Rights-era Voting Rights Act, aiding GOP efforts to control the House

The effect of the ruling may be felt more strongly in 2028 because most filing deadlines for this year's congressional races have passed. Louisiana, though, may have to change its redistricting plan to comply with the decision.

By Mark Sherman, Associated Press

Politics Apr 14

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Maryland Gov. Wes Moore falls short in bid to redraw congressional map to boost Democrats

A proposal for a new Maryland congressional map has officially died with the conclusion of the state's legislative session.

By Brian Witte, Associated Press

Politics Mar 02

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Supreme Court preserves only GOP-held congressional district in NYC for 2026 elections

The Supreme Court on Monday sided with Republicans in ruling that the boundaries of the only GOP-held congressional district in New York City do not not need to be redrawn for the 2026 elections, despite a court ruling that the district is…

By Mark Sherman, Associated Press

Politics Dec 08

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Some Indiana Republicans resist White House calls to redraw their congressional maps

The Indiana Senate convened Monday to debate the possibility of redrawing state congressional maps ahead of the 2026 election. The new proposed map would likely give republicans two additional seats, and President Trump is highly invested in the outcome. News…

By Liz Landers, Doug Adams

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