Good morning and thank you for stopping by the DDHQ Morning News Spotlight. There has been a lot of redistricting news in the last 24 hours that will continue to play out today, and Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson picks up her first Republican supporter in the Senate. Let's dive in. Morning Headlines Republican Senator Susan Collins of Maine announced this morning that she … [Read more...] about DDHQ Morning News Spotlight: March 30, 2022
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DDHQ Morning News Spotlight: March 29, 2022
Good morning and thank you for checking out the DDHQ Morning News Spotlight. Today we're looking at the latest on what is happening in the January 6 select committee, as well as the latest on redistricting across the county. Morning Headlines Rep. Bennie Thompson (D-MS) who chairs the Jan. 6 selection committee told Punchbowl News last night that the committee feels it … [Read more...] about DDHQ Morning News Spotlight: March 29, 2022
DDHQ Morning News Spotlight: March 25, 2022
Happy Friday and welcome to the DDHQ Morning News Spotlight. Today we're looking at the resignation of one congressman, and the conviction in federal court of another. Also, you can watch Ohio mapmakers create their fourth set of maps live! Morning Headlines Democratic Rep. Filemon Vela of Texas announced yesterday that he will be resigning early from his Congressional … [Read more...] about DDHQ Morning News Spotlight: March 25, 2022
Redistricting: It’s all About the Incumbents (GA, ME, NE, OR, TX)
Three states completed their formal mapping processes in the two weeks since Decision Desk HQ last examined redistricting. Even more states began their process by publishing preliminary maps or proposals. State legislatures have sole power over redistricting in all five states examined today and in each state the party that controls the legislature chose protection of its … [Read more...] about Redistricting: It’s all About the Incumbents (GA, ME, NE, OR, TX)
Redistricting: Mid-September Proposed Maps Part 2 (AK, CO, IA, OH)
Many states released redistricting proposals this week, so Decision Desk HQ split our analysis in two articles. Our first analysis covered Arkansas, Idaho, Indiana, Nebraska, and other lesser developments. Today’s article (re)examines states that initially focused on legislative lines or that released maps later in the week: Alaska, Colorado, Iowa, and Ohio. Alaska The Last … [Read more...] about Redistricting: Mid-September Proposed Maps Part 2 (AK, CO, IA, OH)