JUSTTHENEWS (Ben Whedon) - Gov. Reeves on redistricting: 'No need' to draw a new map
Earlier in the day, Reeves hinted he would not pursue a redraw in time for 2026, saying he expected a redraw to come some time "between now and 2027 elections."
Earlier in the day, Reeves hinted he would not pursue a redraw in time for 2026, saying he expected a redraw to come some time "between now and 2027 elections."
Their decision followed the Republican primaries in Indiana, where primary challengers largely ousted Senate Republicans who opposed redistricting.
Mississippi currently has four congressional districts, including one held by Rep. Bennie Thompson, D-Miss., whose district would likely be on the chopping block in the event of a redraw.
Alabama will hold a special primary election for four of its seven congressional districts, after the U.S. Supreme Court cleared the way for Alabama to use a map that had been blocked by the courts.
Virginia's highest court overturned the vote on new congressional map last week.
The fight to redraw the nation’s congressional maps is escalating as Virginia asks its own Supreme Court to pause the ruling that struck down a new map Democrats had counted on.
Four states are considering drawing new maps in the coming weeks. Another dozen or more could join the fray next year.
Republicans are charging ahead in the nation’s redistricting race, and showing new bullishness after months of growing midterm fears.
The state's primaries are currently scheduled to take place under its current maps on May 19, but the new legislation allows Ivey to set special election dates for districts impacted by the new map.
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