May 27 Rep. Christian Menefee defeats Rep. Al Green in primary runoff fueled by redistricting By Matt Brown, Associated Press Under previous maps, Green and Menefee had served in neighboring districts before the state's Republican lawmakers redrew the state's congressional maps in an effort to create more Republican-leaning seats. Continue reading
May 27 Midterm redistricting has placed millions in new voting districts. Here's where 6 state efforts stand By David A. Lieb, Associated Press President Donald Trump hopes the unusual mid-decade redistricting can help Republicans retain control of the closely divided House, despite negative approval ratings and historical tendencies for the incumbent's party to lose seats… Continue reading
May 26 Congressional Black Caucus urges companies to oppose Republican redistricting By Matt Brown, Associated Press The Congressional Black Caucus is calling on major corporations in the United States to oppose redistricting efforts by Republican-led states that seek to eliminate majority-Black U.S. House districts. Continue reading
May 26 Federal court blocks Alabama plan for new congressional districts that could help Republicans By Kim Chandler, David A. Lieb, Associated Press 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. Continue reading
May 20 Massie's loss leaves no doubt about Trump's power over the GOP. 6 takeaways from Tuesday's primaries By Jonathan J. Cooper, Steve Peoples, Humera Lodhi, Simran Parwani, Associated Press While President Donald Trump has racked up several wins this primary season, this one perhaps sends an even more forceful message to the president's Republican critics. Continue reading
May 19 Live Results: Alabama midterm state and congressional primaries Only three of Alabama’s seven congressional districts will hold binding primaries Tuesday in the wake of a U.S. Supreme Court decision that prompted Republicans in a handful of southern states to throw out their congressional maps. Continue reading
May 15 Supreme Court rejects bid to restore Virginia congressional map favoring Democrats By Mark Sherman, Associated Press In recent days, the justices have sided with Republicans in Alabama and Louisiana who hope to redo their congressional maps to produce more GOP-leaning seats following the court’s voting rights decision. Continue reading
May 12 Supreme Court halts order on Alabama's U.S. House map, giving GOP an opening to gain seat By David A. Lieb, Kim Chandler, Maria Sherman, Associated Press 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. Continue reading
May 11 GOP rush to redraw U.S. House seats creates voter confusion, headaches for election officials By John Hanna, Jack Brook, Associated Press Republicans' rush to gerrymander congressional districts across several Southern states is confusing voters and creating logistical headaches for local election officials. Continue reading
May 09 The latest congressional redistricting changes and what to know By Geoff Mulvihill, Associated Press The remaking of the U.S. political map accelerated this week in courts and legislatures. Here's a look at where things stand. Continue reading