Contradictory election mailers, conflicting TV ads and vague wording on the ballot have Virginia voters saying that the campaigns on either side of the redistricting vote are muddying the waters.
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Redistricting in Indiana was supposed to be a slam dunk. It has proven anything but
Republican-led states have raced to redraw congressional lines to advantage their own party. But the effort has hit unexpected pushback in Indiana, and become a test of Trump’s grip on his party.
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Supreme Court blocks order that found Texas congressional map is likely racially biased
The U.S. Supreme Court has temporarily blocked a lower court ruling that found Texas’ 2026 congressional redistricting plan pushed by President Trump likely discriminates on the basis of race.
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A Texas Republican state lawmaker on the fight for redistricting
Texas Republican Tom Oliverson about what’s next in the redistricting fight that is going down in the Lone Star state.
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Supreme Court postpones Louisiana redistricting case to next term
At issue is the Louisiana legislature’s creation of a Black-majority congressional district, which a group of voters claimed was an illegal racial gerrymander.
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TGIF: Ian Donnis’ Politics/Media Roundup For February 21
Question of the Week: What does the near-future hold for the RI House? Thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As usual, your tips and comments are welcome, and you can follow me through the week on the twitters. Here we go. 1) The grand jury probe into the short-lived audit ordered by Rhode […]
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Scott MacKay’s Commentary: Supreme Court Gerrymandering Decision Won’t Help GOP In New England
Republicans around the country are pleased with the recent U.S. Supreme Court decision allowing partisan gerrymandering of Congressional and state legislative districts. But while that will help Republicans in red states, the Public’s Radio political analyst Scott MacKay says it will be a huge barrier for Republicans in Massachusetts and Rhode Island.
