GOP File Lawsuit Opposing Redistricting Measure
GOP members in the state of California filed a federal lawsuit on Wednesday, contesting a high-stakes redistricting initiative that could shift up to five House seats to the benefit of the Democratic party.
Electorate-Backed Proposition Grants Authority to State Lawmakers
The measure, Proposition 50, was approved by voters Tuesday night, representing a decisive victory for Democrats. The plan grants on a temporary basis the power to delineate electoral boundaries to the state's legislative body, enabling it to adopt maps that are expected to assist the Democratic party pick up five seats in the House of Representatives.
Response to Gerrymandering in Texas
The plan is a direct response to partisan redistricting in Texas, where Republicans, at the US president’s behest, have carved out a number of new districts favoring Republicans.
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