Gerrymandering Archives

Supreme Court: State Lawmakers Do Not Have Exclusive Control over Elections

The United States Supreme Court has ruled that state lawmakers do not have exclusive control when it comes to how federal elections are carried out. In the key decision, the SCOTUS ruled Tuesday that judges do have the power to override state legislatures regarding elections. At issue in Moore v.…

GOP Scores Big Win as NC Supreme Court Reverses Decision on ‘Partisan Gerrymandering’

The North Carolina state Supreme Court has just handed a major victory to Republicans. The court reversed a previous decision on “partisan gerrymandering.” The move is a big win for the GOP as it sets up an opportunity for Republican gains in the U.S. House of Representatives. When the previous…

Maryland Judge Drops Hammer on Democrats, Strikes Down US House Map as Illegal Gerrymandering

A Maryland judge has dropped the hammer on Democrats by ruling that the new U.S. House district maps are illegal gerrymandering. The court's decision comes as another huge blow to the Democrat Party as they face a likely red wave in the November midterm elections. Judge Lynne Battaglia struck down…