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Amendments to H.R. 1 Take Congressional Map-Drawing Out of the Hands of State Legislatures in 2021

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In mid-February, we reported about potential sweeping reforms of the congressional redistricting process in the states proposed by Congress. The bill (H.R. 1) would have been effective in 2030 but…

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California Redistricting Commission Launches Communities of Interest Tool

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PRESS RELEASE 2020 California Citizens Redistricting CommissionLaunches Communities of Interest Tool SACRAMENTO, CA—Today, the 2020 California Citizens Redistricting Commission (Commission) and the California Statewide Database announced the launch of the…

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California Redistricting Commission Parts with Executive Director

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In a Feb. 18 press release, the Commission advised that it had accepted Executive Director Daniel Claypool's, resignation after a closed meeting on the 16th. No further details were given…

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Redistricting Commissions are Now in a Majority of States

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In case you missed it, as of this January when Maryland’s Governor announced the creation of an advisory redistricting commission, 26 states now have some form of a redistricting commission.…

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CA Redistricting Commission Reviewing Applications for Litigation Team and Voting Rights Counsel

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The voting rights act counsel would provide legal support to the Commission, staff and consultants regarding the redistricting process, including the review of proposed district maps; development, use and analysis…

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Is Major Redistricting Reform From Congress On the Way? A Look at H.R. 1

By Michelle Davis

Congress has made redistricting reform in 2021 a top priority. To that end H.R.1 (S.1) was introduced in the current congress and is poised to establish major election reforms should…

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Maryland Governor Creates Citizens Redistricting Commission

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Gov. Larry Hogan announced that he would establish The Maryland Citizens Redistricting Commission to redraw the state's congressional and state legislative boundaries. The application period for members of the public…

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Watch: The New Virginia Redistricting Commission Conducts its First Full Meeting

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The brand new 2021 Virginia Redistricting Commission is up and running. This is new for the state, so all eyes will be on the 16-member commission as redistricting looms. You…

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Commission Meeting Video: CA Citizens Independent Redistricting Commission

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The 14-member California Citizens Redistricting Commission was established in 2008 by a citizen's initiative. It is responsible for redrawing the state's congressional, legislative, and Board of Equalization districts (BOE). Watch…

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Commission Meeting Video: Santa Barbara County Citizens Independent Redistricting Comm.

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The County's Independent Redistricting Commission consists of 11 county residents who are not elected officials, city staff, lobbyists, candidates, campaign donors, or their close family members. Consideration is also given…