/tags/redistricting Redistricting en-US Copyright © 2024 ÍâÍøÌìÌà Wed, 14 Feb 2024 23:46:50 GMT /government-politics-issues/2024-02-14/missouri-supreme-court-upholds-state-senate-district-map-drawn-by-judicial-panel The majority opinion, written by Judge Kelly Broniec, recognized that redistricting is a political process and courts should be reluctant to interfere with it. Wed, 14 Feb 2024 23:46:50 GMT /government-politics-issues/2024-02-14/missouri-supreme-court-upholds-state-senate-district-map-drawn-by-judicial-panel Rudi Keller /government-politics-issues/2024-02-05/in-illinois-politics-remapping-keeps-the-powerful-in-power The maps Illinois Democrats approved in 2021 sealed in their political power for a decade — adding one Hispanic-majority blue seat in Congress and forcing two Republicans out of their districts. Mon, 05 Feb 2024 11:00:00 GMT /government-politics-issues/2024-02-05/in-illinois-politics-remapping-keeps-the-powerful-in-power Tina Sfondeles /government-politics-issues/2024-02-04/missouri-supreme-court-hears-challenge-to-state-senate-district-map Residents of two districts — including one that emcompasses Hazelwood — are appealing a trial court ruling that the Missouri Constitution allows counties and cities to be split between districts if other rules are met. Sun, 04 Feb 2024 11:00:00 GMT /government-politics-issues/2024-02-04/missouri-supreme-court-hears-challenge-to-state-senate-district-map Rudi Keller /government-politics-issues/2023-09-15/judge-rules-against-challenge-to-missouri-senate-district-map The decision means the lines for five Missouri Senate districts, including those in St. Louis County, will remain unchanged as candidates look ahead to 2024 elections. Fri, 15 Sep 2023 18:00:00 GMT /government-politics-issues/2023-09-15/judge-rules-against-challenge-to-missouri-senate-district-map Rudi Keller /government-politics-issues/2023-07-11/trial-this-week-to-decide-boundaries-of-3-missouri-senate-districts-in-st-louis-county A lawsuit in Cole County alleges splits in Hazelwood and in Buchanan County violate constitutional restriction that maps have fewest possible splits of cities and counties. Tue, 11 Jul 2023 15:38:52 GMT /government-politics-issues/2023-07-11/trial-this-week-to-decide-boundaries-of-3-missouri-senate-districts-in-st-louis-county Rudi Keller /government-politics-issues/2023-04-17/outgoing-st-louis-aldermen-look-back-as-transformed-board-moves-forward The 16 aldermen who said farewell on Monday marked a collective 90 years of experience at the board, although half had served less than five years. Mon, 17 Apr 2023 23:53:01 GMT /government-politics-issues/2023-04-17/outgoing-st-louis-aldermen-look-back-as-transformed-board-moves-forward Rachel Lippmann /government-politics-issues/2022-10-27/more-missouri-legislative-races-could-be-competitive-this-year-thanks-to-a-new-map Republicans are in no danger of losing their legislative majorities in Missouri. Yet despite tough political headwinds, Democrats hope a new map that created more competitive districts will help them pick up seats. Thu, 27 Oct 2022 12:06:10 GMT /government-politics-issues/2022-10-27/more-missouri-legislative-races-could-be-competitive-this-year-thanks-to-a-new-map Jason Hancock /government-politics-issues/2022-07-30/lawsuit-alleges-missouri-senate-map-hurt-minority-voters-splits-too-many-counties Filed by attorney Chuck Hatfield on behalf of three plaintiffs, the lawsuit names the Judicial Redistricting Commission and Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft as defendants. The commission created the map and Ashcroft implemented it for this year’s elections. Sat, 30 Jul 2022 17:01:25 GMT /government-politics-issues/2022-07-30/lawsuit-alleges-missouri-senate-map-hurt-minority-voters-splits-too-many-counties Rudi Keller /government-politics-issues/2022-05-19/census-bureau-illinois-may-have-been-undercounted-in-2020-census Survey data shows 6 states undercounted, 8 overcounted. The error has implications for political districts and federal funding availability. Thu, 19 May 2022 22:13:41 GMT /government-politics-issues/2022-05-19/census-bureau-illinois-may-have-been-undercounted-in-2020-census Peter Hancock /government-politics-issues/2022-05-10/four-st-louis-aldermen-file-lawsuit-over-proposition-r The lawsuit takes issue with the changes the proposition would make and the way it was proposed to voters. Tue, 10 May 2022 22:20:45 GMT /government-politics-issues/2022-05-10/four-st-louis-aldermen-file-lawsuit-over-proposition-r Kate Grumke