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Rep. Clyburn says GOP redistricting push is part of larger Black disenfranchisement effort

Monday, May 18 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- U.S. Rep. James Clyburn, the longtime Black representative from South Carolina whose seat could be at stake in mid-decade congressional redistricting, told ABC News that he sees the redrawing of congressional seats held by Black lawmakers as part of a larger history... Read More.

Tennessee Democrat Steve Cohen to retire in aftermath of redistricting

Friday, May 15 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Rep. Steve Cohen, a longtime Tennessee Democrat, announced Friday he will not seek reelection and instead retire at the end of his term, after his Memphis district was carved up in the state assembly's redistricting effort."This is by far the most difficult... Read More.

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A third of the Congressional Black Caucus could lose seats amid redistricting fight

Friday, May 15 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Almost a third of the membership of the Congressional Black Caucus -- 19 of its 62 members -- are at risk of losing their seats through the 2028 election cycle as Republicans in southern states where they control the legislature move swiftly... Read More.

Virginia Democrats ask US Supreme Court to override state court’s striking down redistricting plan

Monday, May 11 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Virginia Democrats are asking the United States Supreme Court to override a decision by the state's highest court last week that struck down a voter-approved redistricting ballot measure ahead of the midterm elections.This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.Copyright... Read More.

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Virginia Supreme Court overturns Democrats’ redistricting measure

Friday, May 8 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The Virginia Supreme Court on Friday overturned the state's redistricting ballot measure, delivering a major setback to Democrats who hoped the new map would allow them to flip up to four congressional seats.In a 4-3 ruling, the Virginia Supreme Court said the... Read More.

In Virginia redistricting election, 4 House seats at stake as voters go to the polls

Tuesday, April 21 by ABC News

(RICHMOND, Va.) -- Voters in Virginia head to the polls Tuesday to vote on a redistricting ballot measure referendum that could have major implications for the midterm elections.The referendum will decide if the Democratic-controlled legislature should be allowed to redraw the state's congressional map.... Read More.

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Exclusive: Barack Obama calls for Virginians to vote ‘Yes’ in new video just days before crucial redistricting election

Friday, April 17 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Former President Barack Obama, in a video shared exclusively with ABC News, called on Virginians to vote in favor of a redistricting measure that could give Democrats a boost in the 2026 midterms if it passes."By voting yes, you can push back... Read More.

Indiana lawmakers slated to vote on congressional redistricting as Trump rachets up pressure

Thursday, December 11 by ABC News

(INDIANAPOLIS) -- Indiana is the latest of several states redrawing congressional lines as its state Senate is set to convene Thursday to continue considering a bill that would give the state a new Republican-friendly congressional map, and may vote later in the day on... Read More.

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Appeals Court tosses part of redistricting lawsuit

Tuesday, October 25 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A three-judge panel on Monday dismissed part of a lawsuit challenging Arkansas’ new U.S. House map, which split the Little Rock area among three congressional districts. The federal panel tossed some of the constitutional claims in the lawsuit challenging the... Read More.

Rice Withdraws from City Council race due to redistricting Ward changes

Sunday, January 23 by Staff

Sederick Charles Rice, Ph.D. has withdrawn from the Pine Bluff City Council race due to redistricting changes. Rice explained his decision in the press release shared below: The passage of Ordinance number 6735 (Pine Bluff Ward Redistricting Plan) on December 15, 2021, has led to... Read More.

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Judge denies request to recuse in redistricting lawsuit

Thursday, January 6 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A federal judge says he won’t recuse himself from hearing a lawsuit challenging Arkansas’ new state House maps, rejecting complaints from groups who cited his connections to the state’s Republican attorney general and governor. U.S. District Judge Lee Rudofsky on... Read More.

Legislature approves new congressional redistricting plan

Thursday, October 7 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas lawmakers on Thursday sent the governor a congressional redistricting plan that critics say weakens the influence of minority voters in the Little Rock area by splitting the state’s most populous county among three U.S. House districts. The measure splits... Read More.

Stories tagged with: redistricting

Rep. Clyburn says GOP redistricting push is part of larger Black disenfranchisement effort

Tennessee Democrat Steve Cohen to retire in aftermath of redistricting

A third of the Congressional Black Caucus could lose seats amid redistricting fight

Virginia Democrats ask US Supreme Court to override state court’s striking down redistricting plan

Virginia Supreme Court overturns Democrats’ redistricting measure

In Virginia redistricting election, 4 House seats at stake as voters go to the polls

Exclusive: Barack Obama calls for Virginians to vote ‘Yes’ in new video just days before crucial redistricting election

Indiana lawmakers slated to vote on congressional redistricting as Trump rachets up pressure

Appeals Court tosses part of redistricting lawsuit

Rice Withdraws from City Council race due to redistricting Ward changes

Judge denies request to recuse in redistricting lawsuit

Legislature approves new congressional redistricting plan

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