congressional map redistricting
Coverage of congressional map redistricting in the Nexus archive.
- Court showdown set over Alabama Republicans’ congressional map
Alabama Republicans are pursuing a court case to restore a congressional map that would eliminate the state's second majority-Black district, aiming to gain a potential pickup in the midterms. The legal challenge follows the Supreme Court's recent decision that narrowed voting rights protections. A court hearing is scheduled for Friday to determine the map's fate for the upcoming election.
- US supreme court rules Louisiana must redraw its congressional map in landmark case
The US Supreme Court ruled Louisiana must redraw its congressional map, centering on the constitutionality of considering race in redistricting to ensure Black voter representation. The case, Louisiana v Callais, involved a re-argument focusing on Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act.
- Virginia voters OK a Democratic effort to redraw the state's congressional map
Virginia voters approved a Democratic initiative to redraw the state's congressional map, marking a significant win for the party as they seek to gain four additional U.S. House seats.