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New Electoral Maps Approved in Several States Ahead of 2024 Elections

Recent redistricting efforts across the U.S. aim to reflect demographic changes and court rulings, with potential impacts on congressional control.

Democratic Gov. Tony Evers signs new legislative maps into law Monday, February 19, 2024, at the Capitol in Madison, Wisconsin. The maps, drawn by the governor's office and approved by the Republican-led Legislature, create new boundaries in races for state Assembly and state Senate that could end more than a decade of lopsided Republican majorities. Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers speaks Thursday, Jan. 25, 2024, in Superior, Wis. Wisconsin Democratic Gov. Tony Evers signed new legislative district maps into law on Monday, Feb. 19 that he proposed and that the Republicans who control the Legislature passed to avoid having the liberal-controlled state Supreme Court draw the lines. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)
Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers speaks at a rally on October 29, 2022, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
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Overview

  • Wisconsin, Alabama, Georgia, and Louisiana have approved new congressional maps, while Florida and New York's redistricting efforts are still pending.
  • The redistricting in Alabama and Georgia has resulted in shifts that could favor Democrats in Alabama and maintain Republican advantage in Georgia.
  • Louisiana's new maps, requiring a second majority-black district, are approved but face legal challenges alleging racial discrimination.
  • Wisconsin's newly signed maps by Gov. Tony Evers are seen as a victory for Democrats, aiming to reflect the state's 'purple' status.
  • Florida's redistricting is under legal scrutiny for potentially violating the state constitution by excluding a former black-majority district.