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Trainings and Events
Tuesday, March 15th, 1-2 pm ET
The second of a two-part training on prison gerrymandering will be hosted by Rory Kramer of Villanova University. This training will dive into the nuts and bolts of prison gerrymandering, and how the reallocation of incarcerated populations to their last known address works in theory and in practice. This training is well suited for individuals and groups interested in the technical details and data issues of remedying prison gerrymandering. Register here.
Resources and Announcements
Hawaii State and Congressional maps are being challenged. Nomination papers for the offices of the U.S. Senator, Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and the Office of Hawaiian Affairs Board of Trustees will be available starting Tuesday, March 1. Nomination papers for U.S. Representative, State Senator, State Representative will not be available until further notice. See Hawaii Supreme Court orders from February 24 and February 25 to learn more.
News
Alaska: OPINION: Court decision in Alaska redistricting case is a win for good governance. Anchorage Daily News. March 10, 2022.
Florida: Another lawsuit asks federal court to set Florida congressional map. Miami Herald. March 12, 2022.
Kansas: Kansas Democrats introduce new redistricting maps. KSNT. March 10, 2022.
Louisiana: Louisiana voters file impasse redistricting lawsuit to ask the court to create new maps. The Advocate.
Michigan: Michigan redistricting commission stands by pay raise after contentious debate. Detroit Free Press. March 10, 2022.
Missouri:
- Judges announce new boundaries for Missouri Senate districts. St. Louis Post-Dispatch. March 14, 2022.
- Voters ask court to step in on Missouri redistricting with no map from state lawmakers. Springfield News-Leader. March 11, 2022.
New York: New York redistricting lawsuit back in court Monday. Spectrum News 1. March 10, 2022.
Ohio: Ohio Supreme Court rules that Ohio Redistricting Commission must respond to revised League of Women Voters of Ohio complaint by Tuesday. Plain-Dealer. March 12, 2022.
Washington: Editorial - WA voters deserve better than redistricting fiasco. Seattle Times. March 11, 2022.
Wisconsin: Responses due Friday in GOP redistricting appeal. Longview News-Journal. March 12, 2022.
Wyoming: Final redistricting bill passes, but leaves a bad taste in some lawmakers' mouths. Casper Star Tribune. March 12, 2022.
