Special elections ordered for Mississippi Supreme Court after voting rights violation
A federal judge has ordered Mississippi to hold special elections for the state's Supreme Court after ruling that ...
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North Carolina lawmakers approve U.S. House district map
The North Carolina Legislature approved a new map for the state's 14 U.S. House districts that ...
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Tarrant County Commissioners approve redistricting map in 3–2 vote
The Tarrant County Commissioners Court approved a new redistricting map on Tuesday afternoon.
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House passes SAVE Act requiring proof of US citizenship for voter registration in federal elections
Congressional Republicans have passed a bill that will make sweeping changes to voter registration, including requiring ...
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What is Thornburg v. Gingles?
In the early 1980s, North Carolina's legislative districting practices faced significant scrutiny for diluting the voting ...
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60 years later, the Voting Rights Act’s legacy and uncertain future
“The Voting Rights Act of 1965 made it possible for people to access the simplest tool ...
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