Tag: Redistricting
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Maryland enacts new congressional district maps after legislature overrides governor’s veto
Maryland enacted new congressional district map on Dec. 9 after both chambers of the Democratic-controlled state legislature overrode Gov. Larry Hogan’s (R) veto of the plan. The vote to override Hogan’s veto was 96-41 in the House of Delegates and 32-14 in the state Senate. Maryland was apportioned eight seats in the U.S. House of…
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Redistricting map updates: proposals and advancements between Dec. 1 and Dec. 8
Between Dec. 1 and Dec. 8, at least three states either proposed or advanced new redistricting maps. Proposed Rhode Island: The Rhode Island General Assembly’s Special Commission on Reapportionment met on Dec. 2. Members were briefed on the first draft maps for the state’s 75 House and 38 Senate districts. Two drafts were released for…
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Connecticut Reapportionment Commission requests congressional map deadline extension
On Dec. 1, the Connecticut Reapportionment Commission voted 9-0 to request a three-week extension to the state’s congressional map deadline, which was initially Nov. 30. The commission submitted the request to the Connecticut Supreme Court, which took control of the redistricting process once the deadline passed. The nine-member Reapportionment Commission formed after the original eight-member…
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The city of Sacramento is in the final stages of redistricting after Measure B authorized a delay due to the pandemic
The Sacramento Independent Redistricting Commission is set to select its 2022 redistricting map on Dec. 8 with final adoption scheduled for Dec. 16. In November 2020, voters in Sacramento approved Measure B, which amended the city’s charter authorizing a one-time delay in the redistricting process. The amendment moved the deadline for map adoption to 130…
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Redistricting map updates: proposals, advancements, and enactments between Nov. 24 and Dec. 1
Between Nov. 24 and Dec. 1, the Florida House and Senate Committees on Reapportionment released new draft maps and the Arkansas Board of Apportionment approved the state’s final legislative maps. Meanwhile, one state—Illinois—enacted a new congressional district map. Proposed Florida: On Nov. 24, the Senate Committee on Reapportionment released eight new draft maps: four for…
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Redistricting timeline update: South Carolina legislature announces special sessions, Washington Supreme Court assumes redistricting authority
Here’s a summary of recent redistricting updates from South Carolina and Washington. South Carolina: On Nov. 18, 2021, Senate President Harvey Peeler (R) said senators will meet on Dec. 6 at 1 p.m. in a special session to address redistricting. House Speaker Jay Lucas (R) also announced a special session for the South Carolina House…
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Connecticut completes state legislative redistricting
Connecticut completed its state legislative redistricting process on Nov. 23, 2021, when the Connecticut Reapportionment Commission voted 8-0 in favor of new maps for the state’s 36 Senate districts. The commission enacted new House maps on Nov. 18. These maps will take effect for Connecticut’s 2022 state legislative elections. The commission, made up of four…
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Redistricting map updates: advancements, vetoes, and enactments between Nov. 17 and 24
Between Nov. 17 and Nov. 24, the Georgia State Legislature advanced its congressional map plan to the governor’s desk and Gov. Tony Evers (D) vetoed a set of Republican-backed maps in Wisconsin. Meanwhile, five states enacted new congressional and state legislative district maps. Advanced Georgia: On Nov. 22, the Georgia State Legislature approved maps redrawing…
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Illinois enacts new congressional district maps
Illinois enacted new congressional districts on Nov. 24, 2021, when Gov. J.B. Pritzer (D) signed a proposal approved by the legislature into law. Illinois was apportioned 17 seats in the U.S. House of Representatives after the 2020 census, one set less than it was apportioned after the 2010 census. This map will take effect for…
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Massachusetts enacts new congressional district maps
Massachusetts enacted new congressional districts on Nov. 22 when Gov. Charlie Baker (R) signed a proposal approved by the legislature into law. Massachusetts was apportioned nine seats in the U.S. House of Representatives after the 2020 census, no change from after the 2010 census. The map will take effect for the state’s 2022 congressional elections.…