Displaying items by tag: redistricting
In redistricting trial, defense emphasizes voters’ discretion
RALEIGH — As a three-judge panel heard a second week of testimony in Common Cause v. Lewis, defense attorneys and witnesses tried to cast doubt on the ability of statistical analysis to predict how North Carolinians would vote in legislative elections.
Hofeller files, racial data consume third day of redistricting trial
RALEIGH — After slogging through a mass of statistical data and redistricting jargon, day three of Common Cause v. Lewis brought the court back to the fundamental questions: the constitutionality of Republicans’ gerrymandered maps and the legal implications of the controversial Hofeller files.
First day of redistricting trial raises questions about court’s role
RALEIGH — If you can’t get a law, then go to court.
COLUMN: Redistricting should favor voters
North Carolina Democrats held the General Assembly after the 2000 elections, as they had for nearly all of the state’s history. During the ensuing 2001 session, top lawmakers, Democratic consultants, and progressive activists devised a set of gerrymanders that would have guaranteed Democratic control of both legislative chambers for years to come, even if most North Carolinians voted for GOP candidates.
Court must decide if deceased lawyer’s redistricting records are public
RALEIGH — A court battle over legislative redistricting escalated Tuesday, July 2, into a tug-of-war over records that may or may not be considered public.
COLUMN: Thoughts on gerrymandering
Yesterday (Tuesday), the Supreme Court heard cases concerning gerrymandering in North Carolina and Maryland. The results could have wide ranging implications.
COLUMN: Conservatives should favor redistricting reform
In the twilight of his political career, Ronald Reagan made the media rounds to discuss his administration, legacy, and unfinished business. During several of these interviews, Reagan went out of his way to criticize the longtime practice of gerrymandering electoral districts for partisan advantage.
Second redistricting reform bill emphasizes rules and transparency
RALEIGH — A bipartisan group of state lawmakers Thursday introduced the second of what may be several measures to reform North Carolina’s redistricting process.
First redistricting reform bill features nonpartisan commission
RALEIGH — A nonpartisan commission would replace lawmakers in drawing election maps if a bill introduced Wednesday becomes law.
Duke redistricting event elevated as justices schedule arguments
DURHAM — Attorneys arguing congressional redistricting cases from North Carolina and Maryland say they’ll offer U.S. Supreme Court justices an array of legal theories, hoping one will stick and the court will rule extreme partisan redistricting plans unconstitutional.
