DeSantis under pressure as Florida redraw could tip House balance in GOP map fight

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! All eyes are on Florida next week, as it is likely the final battleground in the high-stakes fight between President Donald Trump and Republicans versus Democrats over congressional redistricting. A special session of the Florida legislature, called earlier this year by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis to redraw … Read more

Virginia’s map war lays bare state’s sharp partisan turn as legal fight looms

Virginia redistricting map ruled unconstitutional, sparking nationwide debate Virginia’s Democrat-led redistricting map was ruled unconstitutional by a circuit court, sparking widespread debate. Salena Zito, a political reporter, explains how this decision highlights a nationwide battle over election maps, with states like Florida seeing Governor DeSantis interested in redrawing districts. This situation underscores the growing political … Read more

Dems jockeying for Newsom endorsement give passing grades on issue that ignited ‘poop map’ crisis

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! None of the Democratic candidates running to replace outgoing California Governor Gavin Newsom gave him below a “B-minus” grade on combating homelessness — a moment that Republicans sharing the debate stage on Wednesday evening called a laughable evaluation of the state’s problem. “My goodness, of course it’s … Read more

Where national redistricting fight stands after Virginia approves new congressional map

Where national redistricting fight stands after Virginia approves new congressional map – CBS News Watch CBS News Virginia voters approved a new congressional map on Tuesday night, expected to give Democrats a 10-to-1 advantage. CBS News political director Fin Gómez joins to unpack the results. Source link

SPLC faces blowback from ‘hate map’ targets after DOJ fraud indictment

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The DOJ’s fraud indictment of the Southern Poverty Law Center is prompting swift reaction from groups named on its “hate map,” many casting the charges as vindication after years of being labeled extremist. After a grand jury in the Middle District of Alabama returned an 11-count indictment … Read more

GOP fractures over Virginia redistricting map handing Democrats 10–1 edge

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Republicans are divided over Virginia’s new redistricting map, which creates a 10-1 Democratic advantage, with party leaders calling it an ‘egregious power grab’ while others blame GOP messaging for their loss. Virginia’s new map, which gives Democrats the opportunity to pick up four additional seats, passed on … Read more

Virginia voters approve new congressional map favoring Democrats, CBS News projects

Virginia voters on Tuesday approved a new congressional map that would give Democrats an advantage in 10 House districts, leaving just one safe Republican seat, CBS News projects.  The new map could help Democrats pick up as many as four House seats, marking a major blow for Republicans in a nationwide redistricting battle ahead of … Read more

Virginians voting on map that could boost Democrats in November

Democrats are looking to Virginia to help them secure control of the House in November. Virginians went to the polls on Tuesday to decide whether to approve the Commonwealth’s new congressional map. If approved, it could give Democrats four additional seats. CBS News’ Fin Gómez and Anthony Salvanto report. Source link

Virginia takes redistricting wars to the voters as Democrats seek 10-1 congressional map

Virginia voters are deciding Tuesday whether to approve a referendum to redraw their state’s congressional districts to favor Democrats by a 10-1 margin, the latest battle in the nationwide scramble by both parties to increase their chances of winning control of the House.  Polls will be open on Tuesday until 7 p.m. ET. Early voting … Read more