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Ohio Redistricting Overhaul Gains Support
Even if Ohio approves changes to its system for drawing legislative and congressional district lines, it will be a decade before they go into effect. That is one of the major reasons the changes have a chance to pass. more
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In Redistricting Appeal, Texas Challenges Part of Voting Rights Act
Texas is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to reinstate its recently tossed out redistricting map, its attorney general announced on Friday, likely setting up a case with major implications for the role of minorities in elections nationwide. more
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States Brace for Huge Legislative Turnover
Once-a-decade redistricting, term limits and the national election are expected to cause significant legislative turnover in states on Election Day. Some worry about the loss of experience and influence, but others applaud creating opportunities for fresh ideas. more
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Could a Recount of Prisoners Affect Elections?
Four states now count prisoners at their last known home address rather than where they’re incarcerated. Could this affect election outcomes? more
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Federal Court Dumps Texas Political Map
A federal court on Tuesday tossed out Texas’ redistricting plans, saying the state’s new political boundaries undercut the political influence of Latinos and Blacks. more
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Legislatures May Soon See Many New Faces
An extraordinary number of state legislators may lose their seats this year, but neither Republicans nor Democrats are likely to make big gains in the number of state legislative chambers each controls. more
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In Kansas Primary, Results Could Advance Governor’s Agenda
On a busy primary day in four states, conservatives in Kansas are looking to oust moderate Republicans, freeing up room for the governor to push his ambitious agenda. more
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Study: Incumbents Facing Greater Challenges in State Races
To the newbie go the spoils? When it comes to state elections, that’s rarely the case.
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In Kansas, a Redistricting Battle Like No Other
While nearly every other state is done with the once-a-decade redrawing of its political districts, Kansas Republicans can’t seem to come to an agreement. more
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Why Redistricting Commissions Aren't Immune From Politics
A number of states have tried to make redistricting less partisan by taking the job away from state legislators and giving it to independent commissions. The process is different, but the politics often look the same. more
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Colorado Redistricting Plan Raises Eyebrows
TODAY'S TAKE: A Democratic redistricting plan in Colorado could hurt the state's Democratic Senate president, who is running for Congress. more
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States Hope to Win on New District Maps in Federal Court
For a generation, states have been taking their legislative district maps to the U.S. Justice Department for clearance on issues of racial fairness. There's another route to approval, however, and several of the states are using it.more -
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It's Hard to Keep Track of Your State Senator When There Are Six of Them in One District
Multi-member constituencies were once a dominant feature of American state politics. But they are gradually disappearing from the scene.more -
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In Mississippi, New Republican Power Collides With Black Quest for Seats
The always contentious process of seeking racially fair legislative districts in Mississippi is even more contentious this year as Republican power has added a new dimension to the calculation.See Stateline's redistricting page for the latest news more
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Democrats Score Redistricting Win in New Jersey
TODAY'S TAKE: A Rutgers University political science professor cast the deciding vote Sunday night (April 3) in the battle over competing proposals to draw New Jersey's political lines for the coming decade. more
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Where to Count Prisoners Poses Redistricting Dilemma
Most states treat prisoners as residents of the place where they are behind bars, not the place they came from. But that can have serious political consequences.New: Follow the latest redistricting news on Stateline. more
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Virginia Remap Panel Gets an Earful
TODAY'S TAKE: A commission appointed by Virginia's governor is taking citizen input on how legislative and congressional district lines should be drawn. There are some strong public opinions. more
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Interactive: Which party controls redistricting?
In most states, the once-a-decade process of redistricting is handled just like any other bill: The legislature draws up a plan and the governor either signs or vetoes it.
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As Redistricting Gets Underway, New Jersey Is Already Gridlocked
More than half the states now have the detailed census data they need to start drawing new political maps. First up is New Jersey, where an esteemed professor has been appointed to break a tie on a bipartisan commission.Inside: Stateline Graphic -- Who Controls Redistricting? more
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'One Person, One Vote' Still an Unsettled Question for States
Two courts have issued conflicting rulings on how much population equality is required for state legislative districts. The U.S. Supreme Court may have to resolve the issue. more