"These are not normal times": Inside Democrats' sweeping 2028 redistricting plans
Summary
The Supreme Court recently weakened the Voting Rights Act, which has led some Democratic lawmakers to consider new plans for redrawing voting districts before the 2028 elections. This change may encourage more states, including traditionally Democratic and mixed-voting states, to pursue redistricting strategies that could shape political power.Key Facts
- The Supreme Court ruling has reduced protections under the Voting Rights Act.
- Some Democrats who resisted redistricting before are now more open to it.
- States like New York, Illinois, Colorado, Maryland, California, Washington, and Oregon are discussed as potential redistricting targets.
- In Maryland, a redistricting bill passed the House but was blocked in the Senate by Bill Ferguson.
- Some Maryland Democrats hope to overcome this block by voting out the current Senate leader.
- Illinois lawmakers acknowledge a strong redistricting map is possible but say political will is uncertain.
- New York's governor is pushing changes to the state's redistricting process to counter perceived federal interference.
- Democrats view redistricting as a way to protect and possibly expand their political influence in future elections.
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