Redistricting Could Reduce Black Congressional Representation
Redistricting efforts in special sessions may create new congressional maps that impact representation. Districting experts expect Republican-controlled state legislatures in the South to eliminate some Democratic-represented House districts previously protected under the Voting Rights Act. This process could lead to the largest ever decline in representation by Black members of Congress. Senate Democrats are currently raising concerns regarding these legislative moves. Anzila Wong of NPR reported on these concerns. Florida lawmakers are debating new maps, with Governor DeSantis citing population growth since the 2020 census as the reason for the change. Republican officials in states including Georgia and Tennessee are calling for congressional redistricting as soon as possible to help the GOP maintain control of the U.S. House of Representatives after this year's midterm election.
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“Districting experts expect Republican-controlled state legislatures in the South to eliminate at least some Democratic-represented House districts that were likely protected under the Voting Rights Act”
“Republican-controlled state legislatures in the South to eliminate at least some Democratic represented House districts that were likely protected under the Voting Rights Act and could lead to the largest ever decline in representation by Black members of Congress.”
“State lawmakers are debating redistricting now in Florida where Governor DeSantis argues new maps are needed because of population growth since the 2020 census.”
“Whenever the map drawing happens, redistricting experts say the United States is headed towards the largest ever decline in representation by Black members of Congress.”
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