Texas Isn’t Only State Where Redistricting Could Be Factor in 2018
"The voters graded my paper and saw fit to put me back in office," said Hurd, who won re-election by 1 point. Inside Elections with Nathan L. Gonzales rates his 2018 race a toss-up.
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U.S. Court Invalidates Three Texas Congressional Districts
The panel ruled against the districts 2-1, with one dissent. "The Department of Justice has overplayed its hand and, in the process, has lost credibility," wrote the dissenting judge.
Politics · 114th Congress
In Purple Virginia, Bill Clinton Revs Up Democrats
The most sought-after Democratic surrogate came to this swing state Wednesday — first for an event in northern Virginia and later for a rally in Richmond — days before its March 1 presidential primary
Illinois Filing Deadline Passes, Along With 2 Democratic Takeover Opportunities
He came within less than one-half of 1 percent of defeating Davis in 2012 in an open seat race, without much help from the Democratic party establishment. But now Gill plans to run as an independent.
3 States Still Have Fuzzy District Lines for 2016
In a decision last week , a three-judge panel ruled that with Texas’ primary on March 1, the state would use its contested 2013 congressional map in next year’s elections.
Uncertainty Reigns as Court Takes Over Virginia Redistricting
The court had given the General Assembly a Sept. 1 deadline to redraw district lines, and Democratic Gov. Terry McAuliffe had called a special August session to begin that process.
The Software That Draws the Political Landscape
In the late 1980s, Slavin said the company saw an opening to sell its mapping services to groups that couldn’t afford the $500,000 to $1 million price tag that redistricting software was selling for at
Ahead of Redraw, Virginia Republicans Jockey for Safe Seats
A federal district court has given Virginia until Sept. 1 to redraw the lines of Democratic Rep. Robert C. Scott’s 3rd District, which it has twice ruled is unconstitutionally packed with blacks .
Parties Gear Up for Crucial Test in Only Competitive Texas District
As 1 of 2 African-Americans in the House Republican Conference, Hurd’s presence in Congress goes a long way toward bolstering the party’s efforts to diversify.
5 Congressional Maps That Redistricting Could Change for 2016
Virginia: Last week, a panel of federal judges invalidated Virginia’s congressional map , ordering the state legislature to draw a new one by Sept. 1.
10 Races to Watch in 2016: Virginia’s 10th District
GOP presidential nominee Mitt Romney carried the district by a slim 1-point margin in 2012, while President Barack Obama carried it by a 3-point margin in 2008.
Florida Redistricting Case Heads to State Supreme Court
On Oct. 1, the First District Court of Appeal ruled the case should be taken up directly by the state’s highest court. With their vote on Thursday, the Supreme Court judges accepted the case .
Court Tosses Virginia Congressional Map (Updated)
.| A federal court has ruled Virginia’s congressional map violated the 14th Amendment and instructed the legislature to redraw the state’s congressional boundaries by April 1, 2015.
Florida Legislature Approves New Congressional Map
On Aug. 1, Judge Lewis issued an order setting an Aug. 15 deadline for the legislature to redraw the map and for state officials to develop a revised election schedule.
4 End-Game Scenarios for the Florida Map Chaos
In the meantime, here are four ways the map chaos could end: 1.
Connie Mack Endorses in Special Election for Radel’s Seat
In backing Clawson in Florida’s 19th District, Mack cited the candidate’s endorsement of the former congressman’s “Penny Plan,” a proposal to reduce the federal budget by 1 percent every year.
4 Effects of Voting Rights Ruling on 2014 Midterms
Here are four ways the ruling could play into the 2014 midterms: 1.
3 Ways to Rule on the Voting Rights Act
According to election law experts from both parties, here are the three most likely ways the court decision could come down: 1.
Illinois: New Democratic Poll Shows Robert Dold and Brad Schneider Tied
Updated 1:30 p.m. | Freshman Rep. Robert Dold (R) and businessman Brad Schneider (D) are in a dead heat in the race for an Illinois House seat, according to a new Democratic poll released today.
Louisiana: Jeff Landry Announces Bid Against Charles Boustany
If no one gets to 50 percent, the top two finishers fight it out in a Dec. 1 runoff election.