Republicans Lodge Lawsuit Against Redistricting Initiative
GOP members in California filed a federal lawsuit this Wednesday, contesting a significant redistricting measure that has the potential to flip as many as five House seats to the benefit of Democrats.
Electorate-Backed Measure Assigns Power to Legislature
The measure, Proposition 50, was approved by voters Tuesday night, marking a decisive victory for the Democratic side. The plan grants on a temporary basis the power to draw congressional districts to the state's legislative body, enabling it to approve maps that are expected to assist Democrats pick up five seats in the US House of Representatives.
Countermeasure to Partisan Redistricting in Texas
The plan is a targeted countermeasure to partisan redistricting in the state of Texas, where GOP lawmakers, following the US president's direction, have created a number of new safe Republican districts.
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