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The deadline in the Ohio Secretary of State competition to redraw the state’s election districts has been extended to April 24. The redistricting game aims to promote an open dialogue about the redistricting…
SAINT PAUL, Minnesota—A reform bill that would create an independent commission to oversee redistricting process in Minnesota received a hearing this week.The legislative committee did not invite testimony, but several members…
COLUMBUS, Ohio—The League of Women Voters of Ohio announced last week a competition for redistricting in Ohio. For the first time, a statewide office will provide all Ohioans with the opportunity…
MIDWEST -- New Guide Brings Redistricting Out into the Open The Brennan Center for Justice at NYU School of Law, George Mason University, and the Joyce Foundation are pleased to announce the release of 'A Citizen's Guide to Redistricting', authored by…
Minnesota —The lines on political district maps won’t budge for another four years. But with the potential loss of a congressional seat looming after the 2010 census, the maneuvering has begun over who draws the new districts.Byline: Associated PressSource: WCCO Date:…
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Citizen Advocacy Center Government Monitoring
George Mason University United States Elections Project