Many states released redistricting proposals this week, so Decision Desk HQ split our analysis in two articles. Our first analysis covered Arkansas, Idaho, Indiana, Nebraska, and other lesser developments. Today’s article (re)examines states that initially focused on legislative lines or that released maps later in the week: Alaska, Colorado, Iowa, and Ohio. Alaska The Last … [Read more...] about Redistricting: Mid-September Proposed Maps Part 2 (AK, CO, IA, OH)
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Redistricting: Mid-September Proposed Maps Part 1 (AR, ID, IN, NE)
The nationwide redistricting process accelerated this past week with more than ten states releasing provisional maps or redistricting materials. Decision Desk Headquarters split our analysis into two parts: the states that included Congressional districts in their proposals at the time of writing and the states that focused on legislative lines. Arkansas Arkansas is an … [Read more...] about Redistricting: Mid-September Proposed Maps Part 1 (AR, ID, IN, NE)
Redistricting: Oregon and Colorado Release Preliminary Maps
Two states, Oregon and Colorado, released preliminary redistricting maps on September 3rd. This first step in Oregon’s redistricting process involved releasing multiple, different maps, each drawn by a different group of state legislators. Colorado began its redistricting process months ago with public input forums for the state’s new redistricting commission. Colorado’s recent … [Read more...] about Redistricting: Oregon and Colorado Release Preliminary Maps
Illinois Legislature Approves New General Assembly District Maps
The Illinois General Assembly approved new State legislative maps in the evening of August 31, making Illinois the first state to legally complete part of the redistricting process. State Legislators previously approved temporary maps created from the American Community Survey (ACS) population projections to meet with legal deadlines. The State legislative maps passed on … [Read more...] about Illinois Legislature Approves New General Assembly District Maps
A Critical State Senate Election Special is Coming in Pennsylvania
Today's guest post is by Jeff Ditzler, longtime DDHQ election data gatherer. He continues an earlier exploration of Pennsylvania contests with a review of the upcoming special election in SD-37. In a previous piece, I detailed the bumper crop of special elections occurring in Pennsylvania this spring: one for Congress, three for the state Senate, and at least two for the … [Read more...] about A Critical State Senate Election Special is Coming in Pennsylvania