Supreme Court rejects request to use new Missouri congressional map in 2026
The decision leaves the existing congressional boundaries in place for the upcoming election.
Supreme Court strikes down Louisiana’s second majority-Black district; state lawmakers approve map reducing Black representation
Weeks after the U.S. Supreme Court's decision in Louisiana v. Callais, Louisiana lawmakers approved a new congressional map reducing the...
Georgia redistricting case sent back to lower court
The appeals court said the lower court must reconsider whether Georgia's maps violate Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act...
Maryland judge preliminarily blocks redistricting referendum
A state judge preliminarily blocked Maryland’s redistricting referendum from appearing before voters in November.
Tennessee approves congressional map dismantling state’s sole majority-Black district
The newly proposed districts would split the 9th Congressional District, effectively carving Tennessee's only majority-Black seat into three separate districts.
Florida Supreme Court rejects challenge to new congressional map
The Supreme Court of Florida issued a 6-1 decision rejecting a request for a temporary injunction against the state's newly...
South Carolina Senate declines to advance congressional map targeting Clyburn’s district
With lawmakers unable to reach an agreement, South Carolina will use its existing congressional map for the 2026 midterm elections, leaving...
Supreme Court allows Alabama to use congressional map with one Black-majority district
The U.S. Supreme Court allowed Alabama to use a congressional map containing a single Black-majority district.
Supreme Court rejects challenge to Virginia congressional map
The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday, May 15, declined to revive an effort to redraw Virginia’s congressional map, leaving the...
Federal judge rejects Black voters’ dilution claim, upholds DeSoto County districts
Senior U.S. District Court Judge Glen Davidson ruled that the county’s 2022 redistricting plan does not violate Section 2 of...
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