Redistricting Headlines Sep 1 2021: Ohio Commission Will Miss its 1st Deadline. MD and Florida Prepare for Map Drawing

By EditorSep 01, 2021

A quick look at redistricting-related news across the USA. Florida: As redistricting looms, Florida Chamber releases in-depth data on current maps Ohio: Ohio Redistricting Commission, set to miss first deadline, can't agree on who draws maps Maryland: Maryland Legislative Redistricting Panel Announces Hearings For more news visit: Our News Page For state redistricting information, news, video and meetings visit: The State Almanac

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Listen: ACS ‘Broken Law’ Podcast Talks Redistricting Law and Policy with the Brennan Center’s Michael Li

By EditorSep 01, 2021

The American Constitution Society's Lindsay Langholz interviews Michael Li (李之樸), Senior Counsel at the Brennan Center, to talk gerrymandering, census and redistricting ahead of the 2020 redistricting cycle in the states. ACS Broken Law Podcast: Episode 12: Preparing for Redistricting, Bracing for Gerrymandering (Aug 24, 2021)

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Listen: JMU Podcast Interviews David Wasserman on What to Expect for the 2020 Redistricting Cycle

By EditorSep 01, 2021

The James Madison Center for Civic Engagement Democracy Matters podcast series interviews redistricting expert David Wasserman, Senior Editor, U.S. House of Representatives for The Cook Political Report about what this redistricting cycle will look like across the nation. Listen below. Democracy Matters Podcast August 26, 2021

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Redistricting Headlines 8/31/21: Georgia, Idaho, and Nebraska Start State Redistricting Process

By EditorAug 31, 2021

A quick look at redistricting-related news across the USA. Georgia: Georgia legislators set guidelines for upcoming redistricting Georgia: Rights groups push for redistricting maps that reflect minority growth Idaho: ‘We will never make everyone happy:’ Idaho redistricting process begins Wednesday Nebraska: Partisanship expected as Nebraska lawmakers tackle math, geography puzzle of redistricting For more news visit: Our News Page For state redistricting information, news, video and meetings visit: The State Almanac

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[Podcast] Partners at Akin Gump, and Professor/Consultant Kareem Crayton Discuss Redistricting Law and the Census

By EditorAug 30, 2021

ON-Air with Akin Gump digs into the legal side of redistricting. In this episode, Akin Gump litigation partner Hyongsoon Kim and Supreme Court and appellate senior counsel Aileen McGrath and Crimcard founder and managing partner Dr. Kareem Crayton discuss redistricting and the impact of the 2020 Census. Listen Below.

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Browse Alabama Census 2020 Population and Housing Data

By EditorAug 29, 2021

This data visualization is from America Counts; the Census Bureau's state-by-state look at the demographic changes the new 2020 Census results reveal. These state profiles bring you all the key population characteristics of your state and your county on one page. Explore the data below. Alabama Census 2020: Population & Housing Profile All Data visualizations for Alabama are located on this census page.

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Redistricting Headlines for Friday, 8/27/21: Covid Upends VA Commission Meetings. Ohio Redist. Comm. Short on Time but Citizens Group Unveils its Own Maps

By EditorAug 27, 2021

A quick look at redistricting-related news across the USA. National Redistricting to test new Census method for protecting user data In the States Alaska: Alaska’s redistricting board sets Nov. 10 deadline for new legislative map Maryland: Md. Citizens Redistricting Commission Brings on National Election Law Expert as Consultant Ohio: With days until first legal deadline, Ohio redistricting panel still negotiating meeting schedule Ohio: Ohio Citizens Redistricting Commission unveils 'unity maps' Pennsylvania: Pennsylvania redistricting commission: Prisoners will be counted based on home addresses, not prison location Wisconsin: Two more redistricting lawsuits have been filed in Wisconsin as conservatives and liberals mount…

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Redistricting Headlines for Fri. August 20, 2021: CT Adopts Prisoner Reallocation. Iowa will Miss its Constitutional Deadline. OH Redist. Comm. Starts Public Hearings

By EditorAug 20, 2021

A quick look at redistricting-related news across the USA. Connecticut: Connecticut Readies Redistricting Process, Will Count Inmates In Home Districts Iowa: Iowa will not meet constitutional deadline for legislative redistricting, state official says Michigan: Michigan redistricting panel OKs mapping process, schedule New Jersey: Here Are The Candidates For Legislative Redistricting Tiebreaker. There Are No Matches Ohio: Ohio Redistricting Commission Sets 10 Public Hearings Virginia: Virginia’s bipartisan redistricting commission struggling with partisan pressures Virginia: Va. Redistricting Commission votes to allow use of political data, reject university map-drawers Wisconsin: Wisconsin Republicans seek to intervene in Democrats' redistricting case For more news visit:…

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Wisconsin Lawsuit is Third Court Challenge Anticipating a Political “Impasse” for Redistricting Maps

By EditorAug 14, 2021

Wisconsin voters join voters in Pennsylvania and Minnesota by initiating litigation in anticipation of a political impasse between the legislative and executive branches in the map-redrawing process. A group of voters filed suit on Friday - less than one day after 2020 census numbers were released to kick off the nationwide redistricting process. Claiming that there is "no reasonable prospect that Wisconsin's political branches will reach consensus to enact district plans in a timely manner," the plaintiffs are asking a federal district court to intervene to establish redrawn congressional and state legislative districts. The complaint points out that "In the…

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Redistricting Headlines for Fri. Aug 13, 2021: Census Releases Data Visualization Tool. MALDEF Releases Statement on 2020 Census Release. Michigan Redist Comm. Selects Law Firm

By EditorAug 13, 2021

A quick look at redistricting-related news across the USA. RDO: Use the Census 2020 Data Visualization Tool on our Data & Technology Page National: MALDEF Statement on Redistricting Data Release Florida: Legislative leaders reveal redistricting process without mention of public hearings Illinois: What the 2020 Census Data Means for Redistricting in Illinois Michigan: Redistricting commission hires firm despite concerns about partisanship Virginia: Release of census data starts the clock on Virginia redistricting For more news visit: Our News Page For state redistricting information, news, video and meetings visit: The State Almanac

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