Apr 20 Watch 5:52 Redistricting battle reaches Virginia as voters weigh new congressional map By Lisa Desjardins, Ali Schmitz, Kyle Midura In Virginia, voters are heading to the polls on Tuesday for a high-stakes ballot measure that could reshape the state’s congressional map and potentially shift the balance of power in Washington. Supporters say it’s a necessary response to aggressive Republican-led… Continue watching
Apr 16 States rush to redraw U.S. House districts ahead of the November midterm elections By David A. Lieb, Associated Press Redistricting usually happens once a decade, but President Donald Trump sparked a mid-decade redistricting battle last year while calling on Texas Republicans to redraw their districts for partisan advantage. California Democrats reciprocated, and other states soon followed. Continue reading
Apr 14 Maryland Gov. Wes Moore falls short in bid to redraw congressional map to boost Democrats By Brian Witte, Associated Press A proposal for a new Maryland congressional map has officially died with the conclusion of the state's legislative session. Continue reading
Feb 27 After taking aim at both parties, this Republican faces a critical decision By Kevin Freking, Associated Press The boundaries of Kiley's California district have been upended by the nation's partisan redistricting war, clouding his path to reelection. Continue reading
Feb 23 Federal court rejects GOP-led effort to block House map that helps Democrats in Utah By David A. Lieb, Associated Press A federal court ruling means the new Utah voting districts that give Democrats an improved shot at winning a U.S. House seat can be used in this year’s election. Continue reading
Feb 20 Why Texas' redistricting plan isn't a sure bet By Maya Sweedler, Leah Askarinam, Simran Parwani, Associated Press Republicans pursued that goal largely by "cracking" Democratic-leaning voters across multiple districts. Continue reading
Feb 20 Virginia judge blocks Democrats' referendum, a blow to redistricting effort over 4 U.S. House seats By Olivia Diaz, Associated Press/Report for America The order runs until March 18 and clashes with early voting set to begin March 6, which could doom the referendum. Continue reading
Feb 13 Virginia redistricting election will go forward while state Supreme Court considers appeal By David A. Lieb, Associated Press Virginia Democrats hold six of the state's 11 U.S. House seats, but they are backing a revised map that could help them win up to 10 seats in this year's midterm elections. Continue reading
Jan 27 Virginia Democrats' redistricting resolution illegal due to technicality, judge finds By Olivia Diaz, Associated Press/Report for America The judge also said the Democratic-led legislature failed to follow its own rules in adding the redistricting amendment to a special session, calling that “a blatant abuse of power.”… Continue reading
Jan 07 DeSantis calls for special session in April to redraw Florida's congressional districts in GOP's favor By David Fischer, Mike Schneider, Associated Press The unusual mid-decade redistricting battle has so far resulted in a total of nine more seats Republicans believe they can win in Texas, Missouri, North Carolina and Ohio. Continue reading