/tags/redistricting Redistricting en-US Copyright KUT News 2025 Tue, 26 Jul 2022 20:57:28 GMT /politics/2022-07-26/texas-lawmakers-ordered-to-turn-over-redistricting-records The order is the latest victory for civil rights groups claiming discrimination and intimidation leading up to the 2022 midterms, but history indicates the case is unlikely to be resolved before voters head to the polls. Tue, 26 Jul 2022 20:57:28 GMT /politics/2022-07-26/texas-lawmakers-ordered-to-turn-over-redistricting-records Stephen Paulsen /austin/2022-06-27/austin-city-council-redistricting-texas-supreme-court-bill-aleshire-lawsuit In March, an attorney sued Austin City Council members on behalf of a dozen residents. He argued roughly 24,000 people who had been moved into new council districts as part of the city’s redistricting efforts had been denied their right to elect a local representative. Mon, 27 Jun 2022 21:15:18 GMT /austin/2022-06-27/austin-city-council-redistricting-texas-supreme-court-bill-aleshire-lawsuit Audrey McGlinchy /politics/2022-03-24/u-s-justice-department-sues-galveston-county-over-new-commissioners-court-maps The lawsuit marks the third time the Biden administration has targeted Texas over changes to political maps or voting laws. Thu, 24 Mar 2022 23:06:34 GMT /politics/2022-03-24/u-s-justice-department-sues-galveston-county-over-new-commissioners-court-maps Julián Aguilar /politics/2022-03-24/democrats-take-redistricting-challenge-to-texas-supreme-court Attorneys for the Mexican American Legislative Caucus took their latest challenge to Texas’s new political maps to the state’s high court. They argue lawmakers violated the Texas Constitution when drawing state house districts in the Rio Grande Valley. Thu, 24 Mar 2022 15:39:12 GMT /politics/2022-03-24/democrats-take-redistricting-challenge-to-texas-supreme-court Julián Aguilar | The Texas Newsroom /austin/2022-03-02/lawyer-argues-staggered-council-elections-new-district-maps-deny-thousands-the-right-to-vote If the lawsuit is successful, representatives for all 10 council districts would be on the November ballot, rather than just five. Wed, 02 Mar 2022 22:51:54 GMT /austin/2022-03-02/lawyer-argues-staggered-council-elections-new-district-maps-deny-thousands-the-right-to-vote Audrey McGlinchy /politics/2022-01-25/fort-worth-is-center-of-first-redistricting-challenge-set-to-be-heard-in-federal-court The lawsuit alleges a GOP-drawn map of Texas Senate districts dilutes the voting power of minorities in North Texas. Attorneys say it could be a preview of what’s to come in the larger legal battle facing the state’s controversial new political boundaries. Tue, 25 Jan 2022 18:09:57 GMT /politics/2022-01-25/fort-worth-is-center-of-first-redistricting-challenge-set-to-be-heard-in-federal-court Julian Aguilar /politics/2021-12-06/the-u-s-justice-department-sues-texas-over-redistricting The Department of Justice alleges lawmakers discriminated against Latino and Black voters when they redrew the maps this year. Mon, 06 Dec 2021 20:01:50 GMT /politics/2021-12-06/the-u-s-justice-department-sues-texas-over-redistricting Ashley Lopez /politics/2021-11-26/how-to-make-voting-districts-fair-to-voters-not-parties Fairness to parties in drawing legislative districts may be an unworkable goal. However, reforming other rules that govern how districts are drawn and votes are counted could make more contests competitive and enhance legislators� accountability to the public. Fri, 26 Nov 2021 11:01:00 GMT /politics/2021-11-26/how-to-make-voting-districts-fair-to-voters-not-parties Linda Fowler | The Conversation, Chris Fowler | The Conversation /politics/2021-10-27/texas-democratic-lawmakers-again-urge-senate-to-act-on-federal-voting-legislation The U.S. Senate could consider the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act as soon as this week. Last week, Senate Republicans blocked the Freedom To Vote Act, a different election-related bill. Wed, 27 Oct 2021 16:06:50 GMT /politics/2021-10-27/texas-democratic-lawmakers-again-urge-senate-to-act-on-federal-voting-legislation Sascha Cordner | The Texas Newsroom /politics/2021-10-25/texas-lawmakers-drew-political-maps-that-will-make-elections-less-competitive-in-the-coming-years Most elections, experts warn, could be over during primaries � which means fewer voters will be choosing candidates. Mon, 25 Oct 2021 20:56:18 GMT /politics/2021-10-25/texas-lawmakers-drew-political-maps-that-will-make-elections-less-competitive-in-the-coming-years Ashley Lopez