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Colorado's Supreme Court rejected ballot initiatives aimed at redrawing congressional districts, citing a violation of the state constitution's multi-subject rule. The initiatives, which sought to bypass the independent redistricting commission, were struck down alongside Republican-backed counter proposals. The decision impacts efforts to adjust district maps before the next census.

Colorado's Supreme Court rejected ballot initiatives that would have allowed voters to redraw congressional districts, citing violations of the state constitution's multi-subject prohibition. The decision is a setback for Democrats seeking to influence redistricting ahead of the 2028 and 2030 elections, as similar efforts in other states have also faced legal challenges.

New York Democrats advanced a redistricting ballot measure to facilitate redrawing congressional lines, aiming to create a more favorable House map for 2028. The measure, passed as a state constitutional amendment, retains the independent redistricting commission while revising its structure.