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Washington’s Supreme Court declined to redraw political district lines and accepted final maps from the state’s redistricting commission even though it technically missed a deadline.
The Wisconsin Supreme Court’s decision to adopt a minimal approach to redrawing the state’s political districts is a win for Republicans and a setback for Democrats, who could lose one of their three current congressional seats in the state next year as the party labors to hold its slim House majority.
More than 20 House Democrats, including several facing tough re-elections, are asking Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) to allow votes on legislation to ease supply chain bottlenecks that have led to shortages, shipping delays and rising inflation and have contributed to a decline in President Joe Biden’s approval ratings.
Coming soon: Official court guidance on whether it’s OK for Wisconsin lawmakers to consider political party tilt when revising district lines.
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey signed into law Thursday new congressional district lines designed to preserve Republicans’ 6-1 advantage in the House delegation.