13

May

Redistricting, Redistricting Commissions, REFORMIllinois, Independent Redistricting Commission, lawsuit, reform

Redistricting Reform in Illinois Invites Lawsuit

By Editor

Illinois: A battle over a referendum to install an independent redistricting commission has ensued in Illinois.  Reformers are running up against staunch opposition to a plan to that would create a bi-partisan…

12

May

Redistricting, Redistricting GerrymandersEvenwel, gerrymandering, MTV, North Carolina, Supreme Court

Gerrymandering Explained by MTV

By Editor

How does MTV explain gerrymandering to its core audience? With Oreo cookies of course.  Other snacks are used to portray how students in a class my divided based on their…

11

May

REFORMArizona, commission, election administration, election reform, Maricopa County

Arizona County Announces Reform Commission After Primary Election Disaster

By Editor

Arizona - After a fiasco of a primary election, Maricopa County, Arizona will establish a new election reform commission to provide "oversight" over election officials.  Maricopa's election "disaster" included long waiting…

14

Apr

Redistricting LitigationNorth Carolina

Trial Begins On North Carolina State Legislative Districts

By Editor

North Carolina - The state's congressional map has already been partially invalidated by a court on grounds that it is an unconstitutional gerrymander.  Next up; several state house districts. A…

13

Apr

Redistricting, Redistricting Gerrymanders, Redistricting Litigationcontempt, legislative privelege, Virginia

Senators cited for contempt in redistricting case

By Editor

Lawmakers are challenging a judge's order to turn over documents, claiming legislative privilege. Source: Senators cited for contempt in redistricting case

05

Apr

RedistrictingEvenwel, Supreme Court, Texas, washington dc

Evenwel SCOTUS Decision News and Analysis Round Up

By Editor

The first round of media, academia and policy wonks have weighed in on the somewhat surprising unanimous decision by the Supreme Court this week in the much anticipated equal population…

04

Apr

Casedocs, Redistricting, Redistricting LitigationEvenwel, Supreme Court

Supreme Court Decides “Evenwel” Equal Population Case: Read the Opinion

By Editor

Wash. DC - The Supreme Court just released its opinion in Evenwel v. Abott, a challenge to redistricting based on "total population" versus eligible or registered voters.  Read the pre-decision…

29

Mar

UncategorizedMotor Votor, Nevada

Nevada DMV Gets Failing Grade for Voter Registration

By Editor

Nevada - The DMV in Las Vegas is dropping the ball when it comes to complying with federal Motor Voter law, which requires states to offer voter registration applications at…

28

Mar

Redistricting, Redistricting GerrymandersVirginia

Legislative Privilege Slows Down Virginia State Legislative Map Lawsuit

By Editor

Virginia - Reform organization OneVirginia2021 wants to get into State court and litigate what they say is a heavily gerrymandered State legislative district map.  A bipartisan group of legislators wants…