Maryland House Rejects Floor Amendment to Apply Legislative Redistricting Standards to Congressional Maps Delegates debated whether Article 3, Section 4 standards for legislative districts should also govern congressional lines; proponents called the proposed change a fix for partisan gerrymanders while opponents argued the 1972 ballot and precedent exclude Congress. A roll call produced 39 negative votes; a separate desk amendment was laid over for one day.

The Maryland House of Delegates just faced off over a controversial amendment aimed at curbing partisan gerrymandering in congressional districts, but the outcome might surprise you!

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#MD #LegislativeReform #MarylandCongress #PartisanGerrymandering #CommunityInterests

House committee approves Senate Bill 249 to redraw NC congressional Districts 1 and 3 after hour of public comment The House Select Committee on Redistricting voted 10-7 to give a favorable report to Senate Bill 249, a mid-decade congressional map that alters only NC-1 and NC-3. Sponsors said the map improves Republican performance in eastern North Carolina; opponents and dozens of public commenters said the plan dilutes Black voting strength and called it a g

The House Select Committee has approved a controversial bill that could reshape North Carolina's political landscape, amidst fierce debate over its implications for Black voting strength.

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#NC #PublicInput #CitizenPortal #VotingRights #PartisanGerrymandering

California Assembly Members Debate ACA 8 Amid Concerns Over Gerrymandering and Democracy Assembly members express strong opinions on ACA 8's potential to empower California voters.

A fierce showdown in the California State Assembly reveals a critical clash over ACA 8, a measure that could reshape voter influence against gerrymandering and ignite a political firestorm.

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#CA #CitizenPortal #ElectoralFairness #DemocraticIntegrity #PartisanGerrymandering

California Senate Discusses New Redistricting Measures and Their Political Implications Senate debates proposed redistricting aimed at increasing Democratic congressional representation.

California's proposed redistricting amendment could reshape the political landscape, sparking fierce debate over partisan influence and voter rights.

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#CA #CitizenPortal #PartisanGerrymandering #VoterApproval #DemocraticRepresentation

California Leaders Discuss Measures Against Texas Gerrymandering Concerns California officials consider legal actions to dissuade Texas from partisan gerrymandering.

California lawmakers are debating whether to intervene in Texas's partisan gerrymandering, sparking a fierce discussion about electoral integrity and state responsibilities.

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#CA #ElectoralIntegrity #CitizenPortal #DemocracyExpansions #PartisanGerrymandering

Our #CapturedSC is going to take up an important voting rights case in Oct that could have immense implications for the 26 mid-terms.

Watch BTC and Marc Elias break it down and pay close attention!

#PartisanGerryMandering
#DemocracyDocket
#NoKings
#VotingRightsAct

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Since #PartisanGerrymandering is suddenly legal and de rigeur, we may as well join in on the progressive side until we fix this fuckery for good.

The question of Black voting power in northeastern NC is back before a federal judge • NC Newsline NC Democrats said in a trial over redistricting plans that Black voters' power in northeastern NC is diminished by GOP Senate districts.

The question of Black voting power in northeastern NC is back before a federal judge #NCpol #PartisanGerrymandering #NCGOP #VoterDisenfranchisement #RepublicansCheat ncnewsline.com/2025/02/04/t...

#partisangerrymandering #gerrymandering

The Supreme Court's Republican Partisan Hacks Their decision today is proof

#SouthCarolina #JusticeSamuelAlito

The Constitution’s equal protection clause bars racial #gerrymandering but not #partisangerrymandering.
#RacialGerrymandering.
#Blackvoters
".. they must pass legislation setting term limits for supreme court justices.🛑

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