Tag: congressional_maps
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Virginia Rep. Jen Kiggans Faces Backlash for Agreeing with Racist Remark
Virginia Republican Rep. Jen Kiggans is under fire for agreeing with a radio host's racist comment directed at House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries. Democrats are calling for her resignation, and her spokeswoman warns of electoral consequences.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessLaw EnforcementConflictRepublican PartyDemocratic PartyCongressEconomyElectionMilitary Jen KiggansVirginiaRacismHakeem JeffriesCongressional MapsReelectionPolitical ControversyUSA TODAY On Politics
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Media Monitor: Supreme Court Allows Alabama to Implement New Congressional Maps
USA Today is reporting the Supreme Court has cleared the path for Alabama to impose new congressional maps, a development stemming from the court's recent Voting Rights Act ruling and seen as a win for the GOP.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementUSA Supreme CourtAlabamaCongressional mapsVoting Rights ActGOPRedistrictingJudicial decisionsUSA TODAY
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Media Monitor: Missouri Special Session Called to Redraw Congressional Maps
The Washington Post reports Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe called a special session to redraw congressional maps, part of a GOP effort to gain a House seat in the 2026 midterms.
Politics and GovernmentFederal GovernmentRepublican PartyState GovernmentsLaw MissouriMike KehoeDonald Trumpcongressional mapsredistricting2026 midterm electionsU.S. HouseThe Washington Post