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S.F. election takeaways: Redistricting likely cost Dean Preston, benefitted Myrna Melgar

Redistricting significantly impacted the electoral outcomes in San Francisco, shifting power dynamics between progressive and conservative candidates.

Trump-district Democrats put speakership in reach for Hakeem Jeffries

Democrats face challenges in securing unity with 13 members from Trump districts while navigating legislative strategies against a narrow GOP majority.

S.F. election takeaways: Redistricting likely cost Dean Preston, benefitted Myrna Melgar

Redistricting significantly impacted the electoral outcomes in San Francisco, shifting power dynamics between progressive and conservative candidates.

Trump-district Democrats put speakership in reach for Hakeem Jeffries

Democrats face challenges in securing unity with 13 members from Trump districts while navigating legislative strategies against a narrow GOP majority.
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#congressional-elections

Democrats Flip Newly Drawn Alabama Congressional Seat

Shomari Figures' victory signifies more equitable representation for Black voters in Alabama following a significant congressional redistricting.

With Final House Seat Decided In California, Republicans Set to Have a One-Vote Majority Until Vacancies Are Filled

Democrat Adam Gray's narrow victory in California's 13th District flips the seat, reducing Republican majority in the House.

Two Democrats emerge from a crowded field in a newly competitive House district in Alabama.

Former Justice Department official Shomari Figures and State Representative Anthony Daniels head to runoff in Democratic primary.
Alabama's Second Congressional District redrawn to include Black voters, potentially flipping the seat.

Democrats Flip Newly Drawn Alabama Congressional Seat

Shomari Figures' victory signifies more equitable representation for Black voters in Alabama following a significant congressional redistricting.

With Final House Seat Decided In California, Republicans Set to Have a One-Vote Majority Until Vacancies Are Filled

Democrat Adam Gray's narrow victory in California's 13th District flips the seat, reducing Republican majority in the House.

Two Democrats emerge from a crowded field in a newly competitive House district in Alabama.

Former Justice Department official Shomari Figures and State Representative Anthony Daniels head to runoff in Democratic primary.
Alabama's Second Congressional District redrawn to include Black voters, potentially flipping the seat.
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#electoral-college

Democrats are losing tomorrow's elections today - as voters flee blue states

The Democratic Party is losing representation due to population shifts, highlighting the need for strategic governance in blue states.

The Democrats' Electoral College Squeeze

The potential loss of congressional seats for California and other blue states threatens the Democratic Party's future electoral success.

Democrats are losing tomorrow's elections today - as voters flee blue states

The Democratic Party is losing representation due to population shifts, highlighting the need for strategic governance in blue states.

The Democrats' Electoral College Squeeze

The potential loss of congressional seats for California and other blue states threatens the Democratic Party's future electoral success.
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#voting-rights

Supreme Court to Hear Louisiana Voting Map Dispute

Supreme Court to hear Louisiana map dispute impacting majority-Black districts and potential Voting Rights Act interpretations.

Democrats Pick Up Seat in Newly Drawn Louisiana District

Cleo Fields' victory enhances Democratic representation and Black leadership in Congress.
Louisiana's redistricting addresses previous Voting Rights Act violations by empowering Black voters.

Supreme Court Will Weigh in on New Mostly Black Louisiana Congressional District After Election

Supreme Court will review Louisiana's redistricting case regarding race-based congressional map adjustments before the 2024 election.

Protections for minority voters are at the center of a Florida redistricting case

The Florida Supreme Court case aims to restore a Congressional district vital for Black voter representation after recent redistricting changes by Governor DeSantis.

Alabama Democrats Swarm to a Rare Chance to Increase Their Power

Redistricting battle in Alabama impacted by Supreme Court decision
Newly reshaped Second Congressional District offers unique political opportunity for candidates

Speaker Mike Johnson Tells GOP Lawmakers in Louisiana to Ignore Court Order to Draw Black District

Black voters compose a majority in just one of the state's six districts, despite making up a third of the population.
Speaker of the House Mike Johnson is urging GOP legislators in Louisiana to continue fighting against a federal court ruling that the state's congressional maps are unconstitutional and violate the voting rights of Black residents.

Supreme Court to Hear Louisiana Voting Map Dispute

Supreme Court to hear Louisiana map dispute impacting majority-Black districts and potential Voting Rights Act interpretations.

Democrats Pick Up Seat in Newly Drawn Louisiana District

Cleo Fields' victory enhances Democratic representation and Black leadership in Congress.
Louisiana's redistricting addresses previous Voting Rights Act violations by empowering Black voters.

Supreme Court Will Weigh in on New Mostly Black Louisiana Congressional District After Election

Supreme Court will review Louisiana's redistricting case regarding race-based congressional map adjustments before the 2024 election.

Protections for minority voters are at the center of a Florida redistricting case

The Florida Supreme Court case aims to restore a Congressional district vital for Black voter representation after recent redistricting changes by Governor DeSantis.

Alabama Democrats Swarm to a Rare Chance to Increase Their Power

Redistricting battle in Alabama impacted by Supreme Court decision
Newly reshaped Second Congressional District offers unique political opportunity for candidates

Speaker Mike Johnson Tells GOP Lawmakers in Louisiana to Ignore Court Order to Draw Black District

Black voters compose a majority in just one of the state's six districts, despite making up a third of the population.
Speaker of the House Mike Johnson is urging GOP legislators in Louisiana to continue fighting against a federal court ruling that the state's congressional maps are unconstitutional and violate the voting rights of Black residents.
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#gerrymandering

Ohio Democrats and Republicans Fight Over Ballot Language on Anti-Gerrymandering Initiative

Ohio's anti-gerrymandering amendment faces legal challenge over misleading ballot language, raising questions of accountability in redistricting.

The Redistricting Proposal That Could Transform Ohio Politics

Ohio's 2024 ballot proposes a Citizens Redistricting Commission to eliminate partisan gerrymandering and create fairer congressional districts.

GOP-Authored Description of Ohio Redistricting Reform Ballot Measure Is Full of Inaccuracies

Secretary of State LaRose's misleading description of a redistricting measure faces backlash from advocates seeking a fair voting process in Ohio.

Editorial: This election showed L.A. voters are fed up with City Hall corruption and scandal

Los Angeles voters supported reforms to increase political accountability and reduce gerrymandering, demonstrating a demand for change in local governance.

Wisconsin Lawmakers Adopt New Legislative Maps to End Extreme GOP Gerrymandering

Wisconsin's gerrymandered legislative district may be eliminated with the adoption of new voting maps.
The new maps aim to resolve irregularities in the current electoral maps, including a district that resembled a Tyrannosaurus rex.
The state Supreme Court ruled the GOP maps unconstitutional, leading to the adoption of the new maps.

Ohio Democrats and Republicans Fight Over Ballot Language on Anti-Gerrymandering Initiative

Ohio's anti-gerrymandering amendment faces legal challenge over misleading ballot language, raising questions of accountability in redistricting.

The Redistricting Proposal That Could Transform Ohio Politics

Ohio's 2024 ballot proposes a Citizens Redistricting Commission to eliminate partisan gerrymandering and create fairer congressional districts.

GOP-Authored Description of Ohio Redistricting Reform Ballot Measure Is Full of Inaccuracies

Secretary of State LaRose's misleading description of a redistricting measure faces backlash from advocates seeking a fair voting process in Ohio.

Editorial: This election showed L.A. voters are fed up with City Hall corruption and scandal

Los Angeles voters supported reforms to increase political accountability and reduce gerrymandering, demonstrating a demand for change in local governance.

Wisconsin Lawmakers Adopt New Legislative Maps to End Extreme GOP Gerrymandering

Wisconsin's gerrymandered legislative district may be eliminated with the adoption of new voting maps.
The new maps aim to resolve irregularities in the current electoral maps, including a district that resembled a Tyrannosaurus rex.
The state Supreme Court ruled the GOP maps unconstitutional, leading to the adoption of the new maps.
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Did a Bigger Share of DC Voters Pick Trump This Year? - Washingtonian

Trump's voter share in DC increased to nearly 7% in 2024, coinciding with a shift in demographic voting patterns.
Redistricting may have significantly influenced voting outcomes in DC's Wards, particularly affecting Trump's voter presence.
#los-angeles-city-council

L.A. city council districts could be radically reshaped by state attorney general's probe

California Attorney General pushes for a redistricting process in Los Angeles to enhance Latino representation amidst concerns over current district maps.

State attorney general wants L.A. to redraw council districts, confidential document says

Atty. Gen. Rob Bonta is pressing for new L.A. council district maps to enhance Latino representation by the 2026 election.

L.A. city council districts could be radically reshaped by state attorney general's probe

California Attorney General pushes for a redistricting process in Los Angeles to enhance Latino representation amidst concerns over current district maps.

State attorney general wants L.A. to redraw council districts, confidential document says

Atty. Gen. Rob Bonta is pressing for new L.A. council district maps to enhance Latino representation by the 2026 election.
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#voting-rights-act

Appeals Court Further Narrows Voting Rights Act's Scope

A federal appeals court narrowed the Voting Rights Act, ruling that separate minority groups cannot combine to claim diluted voting power.

Court Rules Galveston Minority Voting Coalitions Not Protected Under VRA

The 2021 redistricting map, previously considered racial gerrymandering, was ruled not to be in violation of the Voting Rights Act.

Latino voting power is building in Yakima - High Country News

The redistricting in Yakima allows for unprecedented Latino representation in the state Senate, marking a significant political shift.

Appeals Court Further Narrows Voting Rights Act's Scope

A federal appeals court narrowed the Voting Rights Act, ruling that separate minority groups cannot combine to claim diluted voting power.

Court Rules Galveston Minority Voting Coalitions Not Protected Under VRA

The 2021 redistricting map, previously considered racial gerrymandering, was ruled not to be in violation of the Voting Rights Act.

Latino voting power is building in Yakima - High Country News

The redistricting in Yakima allows for unprecedented Latino representation in the state Senate, marking a significant political shift.
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Supreme Court, for Now, Allows Louisiana Voting Map to Move Forward

The Supreme Court temporarily revived a congressional map in Louisiana, impacting Democrats' chances of gaining control.
#new-york

Democrats Pass a N.Y. House Map That Modestly Benefits Them

Democrats proposed changes in swing districts to favor their candidates.
The new map shift maintains balance in partisan makeup with minor alterations.

Proposed NY House maps revealed, as scales could be tipped in close elections

Proposed changes to New York's congressional maps could impact close elections and potentially tip the balance of power in the US House of Representatives.
The changes include redrawing districts to be more favorable for Democrats in some areas, while giving Republicans more conservative-leaning ground in others.

Democrats Pass a N.Y. House Map That Modestly Benefits Them

Democrats proposed changes in swing districts to favor their candidates.
The new map shift maintains balance in partisan makeup with minor alterations.

Proposed NY House maps revealed, as scales could be tipped in close elections

Proposed changes to New York's congressional maps could impact close elections and potentially tip the balance of power in the US House of Representatives.
The changes include redrawing districts to be more favorable for Democrats in some areas, while giving Republicans more conservative-leaning ground in others.
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New York Dems rush new congressional maps in proposal that would reelect Reps. Tom Suozzi, Jamaal Bowman

New congressional maps in New York favor Democrats in battleground elections
Democrats making strategic boundary changes for better chances of reelection

California Assembly District 8 race has four candidates. What are their priorities?

Incumbent Jim Patterson is termed out after six voting cycles.
Four candidates are running for Assembly District 8, including two Republicans, one Democrat, and one No Party Preference candidate.

Miami City Commission votes for Miguel Gabela's home to be drawn back into his district

The Miami City Commission voted to re-include Commissioner Gabela's family home back into his district following a rare veto from Miami Mayor Francis Suarez.
Gabela recused himself from voting on the matter after a recommendation from the Miami-Dade Commission on Ethics and Public Trust.
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