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Poll: Voters back redistricting commissions over legislatures 2-to-1

(The Center Square) – American voters trust independent redistricting commissions over state legislatures to draw fair congressional district lines by a more than 2-to-1 margin, a new national poll finds. The Center Square Voters' Voice Poll found 41% of registered voters trust independent commissions to draw fair congressional

Poll: Most voters oppose mid-decade redistricting

(The Center Square) – As many states rushed to redraw congressional maps ahead of the 2026 midterms, half of American voters say district lines should only be redrawn once a decade after the U.S. Census, a new national poll finds. According to The Center Square Voters' Voice Poll, 50%

Expert: GOP success this week doesn't mean Nov. 3 victories

(The Center Square) – Republicans appear to have done well in this week's California primary, despite Democrats redrawing congressional districts in their favor. But an expert observing Tuesday's election say things may be a different story after the Nov. 3 general election. That is not only for

Maps are powerful political tools shaping a nation’s past, present and future – counter maps allow everyday people to reclaim the narrative

Maps are powerful political tools shaping a nation’s past, present and future – counter maps allow everyday people to reclaim the narrative

Throughout time, maps have been useful tools for those in power to stake their claim over territories and markets. Politicians start nationwide redistricting battles to ensure partisan control, weakening the power of voters. The Trump administration’s geopolitical posturing over Greenland builds on a long history of imperialism aided by

South Carolina off the redistricting bandwagon

(The Center Square) – Cross South Carolina off the redistricting list that has swept the nation since the storm blew out of Texas in July. Usually done after apportionment following the decennial census, congressional maps across the country have been redrawn in the middle of the decade in multiple states. Second-

Do midterm redistricting efforts favor Republicans?

(The Center Square) – The U.S. Supreme Court slapped down an appeal from Virginia Democrats Friday to uphold their redrawn map of congressional districts, preserving what appears to be a Republican advantage heading into midterm elections. The high court did not include a reason along with its order. With multiple

No ruling; Florida judge hears arguments in redistricting litigation

(The Center Square) – A Florida judge on Friday heard arguments on a lawsuit to block a new congressional redistricting plan in Florida that could give Republicans a four-seat gain in the upcoming midterm elections. Opponents are seeking a temporary injunction barring the state from using the new districts. They