Alabama Plans to Revise Congressional Map Even After Court Ruling
Alabama Governor Calls Special Legislative Session to Redraw Maps On Friday, Alabama Governor Kay Ivey announced that the state Legislature will reconvene on May 4 to redraw the legislative maps. This decision is contingent upon the U.S. Supreme Court lifting an injunction tied to the Allen v. Milligan case. The urgency stems from a recent […]
Supreme Court rejects Louisiana map, restricts racial considerations in redistricting
Supreme Court Rules Against Louisiana’s Congressional Map In a decision of 6-3, led by Justice Samuel Alito, the Supreme Court determined that Louisiana’s congressional district map from 2024 was unconstitutional due to racial gerrymandering, conflicting with the Equal Protection Clause of the 14th Amendment. The court found that Louisiana’s approach to district mapping, especially in […]
Court delivers surprising decision on ‘racial gerrymander’ map
Supreme Court Rules on Louisiana’s Congressional Map The Supreme Court made a surprising decision on Wednesday regarding Louisiana’s congressional map, which was designed to benefit black voters. This case, Louisiana vs. Curry, involved challenges from voters concerning congressional districts that were reshaped following the 2020 Census. The Court rejected the map, deeming it an “unconstitutional […]
Virginia’s ‘Lobster’ map makes anti-gerrymandering efforts appear pointless
There’s some buzz right now about a very odd phenomenon happening across Virginia—a giant “lobster” that’s actually taking the form of political representation issues. This bizarre creature, if you will, could be a metaphor for the ongoing struggles in Congress, particularly impacting Republican voices in certain regions. Virginia, once thought of as a quaint and […]
DeSantis introduces a Florida map that may create 4 additional GOP House seats in 2026
DeSantis Proposes New Congressional Map for Florida Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has introduced a new congressional map that could potentially hand Republicans four additional seats. If the state Legislature, which is currently dominated by Republicans, gives the green light, the proposal will be sent back to DeSantis for final approval, aimed at implementation for the […]
VEXIT movement expands following approval of Virginia redistricting map
West Virginia Leaders Push for “VEXIT” Amid Redistricting Changes Following the recent approval of a Democratic-leaning congressional map in Virginia, West Virginia’s political leaders are urging residents—especially those who share their viewpoints—to consider moving across the Allegheny Front. It’s a nod to the historical moment when 55 counties left Virginia during the Civil War to […]
Newsom celebrates success as Virginia decides to change its redistricting map
Virginia’s Redistricting Vote: A Win for Democrats California Governor Gavin Newsom celebrated a Democratic victory on Tuesday following a successful redistricting referendum in Virginia. This vote could significantly alter the House landscape for the upcoming 2026 midterm elections. Newsom cautioned the Trump administration, emphasizing that Democrats aim to retake control of Congress. In a statement, […]
Occupancy map of Third Street Promenade shows all store closures
A product designer from Santa Monica is bringing to light some numbers that many residents have sensed for a while. About 30% of the shops on Third Street Promenade are currently unoccupied. An interactive map has been created to show the occupancy rates in the area, but the findings aren’t encouraging. With a vacancy rate […]
Republicans Furious Over Gerrymandered Map Hold One Of Their Own Responsible
Rep. Blake Moore Faces GOP Backlash Over Redistricting Representative Blake Moore, a Republican from Utah, is currently involved in a contentious dispute with fellow party members who are accusing him of manipulating congressional maps to benefit Democrats. Back in 2018, Moore endorsed Proposition 4, a measure aimed at curbing gerrymandering in the state. However, this […]
Funding from Soros supports Virginia vote that may alter House map
Liberal funding is being funneled into efforts aimed at persuading Virginia voters to support a referendum set for April 21. This initiative could allow Virginia Democrats to revise the state’s congressional maps, with nearly $33 million coming from just eight progressive groups over the past few months, including the Policy Reform Fund, which is backed […]