Tag: congressional_map
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Governor Ivey Backs Supreme Court Appeal on Alabama Redistricting Map
Alabama Governor Kay Ivey supports appealing a federal court block on the state's 2023 congressional redistricting map. She hopes the U.S. Supreme Court will allow the August 11 Special Primary Election to proceed, asserting Alabama's understanding of its districts.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsLegalElection AlabamaRedistrictingCongressional MapKay IveyU.S. Supreme CourtFederal JudgesSpecial Primary ElectionAlabama Governors Office
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Media Monitor: Supreme Court Rejects Virginia Democrats' Redistricting Bid
USA Today is reporting the U.S. Supreme Court rejected Virginia Democrats' attempt to revive a new congressional map, leaving the national party at a redistricting disadvantage.
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Governor Ivey Calls Special Election After Supreme Court Upholds Alabama's Congressional Map
Governor Kay Ivey announced a special primary election for August 11, 2026, after the U.S. Supreme Court upheld Alabama's 2023 congressional map, vacating a previous court order. This decision allows the state to use its preferred districts.
Politics and GovernmentGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsLegalElection AlabamaRedistrictingSupreme CourtSpecial ElectionGovernor Kay IveyCongressional MapPoliticsAlabama Governor's Office
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Media Monitor: Virginia Seeks Supreme Court Intervention on Congressional Map
USA Today is reporting that Virginia is among several states asking the Supreme Court for emergency assistance to alter its congressional map ahead of this fall's elections.
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Media Monitor: Virginia Court Blocks Congressional Map, April Jobs Exceed Expectations, Trump's GOP Influence Examined
Inside Trump Policy reports on the Virginia Supreme Court's decision impacting Democrats, the latest jobs report exceeding expectations, and an analysis of President Trump's continued influence within the Republican Party following an Indiana primary.
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Media Monitor: Tennessee House Approves New Congressional Map
The Washington Post reports that the Tennessee House has approved a new congressional map designed to favor Republicans. The move follows similar efforts by GOP lawmakers in Alabama, Louisiana and South Carolina ahead of the midterm elections.
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Media Monitor: NPR reports California voters approve redistricting
NPR is reporting that California voters have approved a ballot measure to redraw the state's congressional map. The move favors Democrats ahead of the 2026 midterms.
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