Voting rights advocates express concern over proposed redistricting maps
The proposed maps have caused outrage among many voting rights advocates and organizations.
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House, Senate approve different maps without a second majority-minority district
The House committee passed Pringle’s plan along party, and racial, lines as expected. But the Senate delivered a surprise.
Reapportionment committee forces through Pringle plan
Pringle argued the plan "maintains, basically, the core of the existing districts.”
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See recent postsLet’s hope the kids aren’t watching this redistricting process
Fairness and equal rights apparently play no role in the redistricting process, as far as Republicans are concerned.
Committee holds second hearing on redistricting maps
Committee members expressed frustration over holding a public hearing without the map or maps Republican leadership would push forward.
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See recent postsGadsden, Etowah County should remain in Congressional District 4
Changes are coming. But those changes shouldn’t come at the expense of the people of Gadsden and Etowah County.
Deadline passes for public to submit maps for redistricting process
Roughly 80 maps were sent to the committee. But the majority of those maps will not be considered.
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See recent postsIn Alabama, redistricting is a rigged game
Gerrymandering has completely dismantled the political process in this state. And we're all suffering because of it.
Congressional redistricting process begins with public hearing
Several maps were suggested during the first hearing on the process, but it is unclear what direction lawmakers are leaning.
Reapportionment chairmen announce key dates for public input on redistricting
At least three public hearings will be held over the next couple months.