Redistricting Lawsuits in 15 States Could Reshape 2024 Races

AThere are still at least 15 lawsuits pending in the United States over the Reconfiguration of congressional districts This is based on 2020 census. It could have an important impact on 2024 elections, as both parties compete for the House majority.

In 22 states, 46 lawsuits were filed seeking to overturn the law. Newly redrawn congressional maps These were done before the midterm elections. Democracy Docket An organization that promotes liberal voting rights. At least 32 of those lawsuits remain active, possibly changing the political battlefield ahead of next year’s elections.

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The majority of the lingering cases are located in New York, Texas, which holds 26 and 38 House seat respectively. A few lawsuits remain in Georgia, the battleground state that is home to 14 congressional district.

Redistricting, which is based upon the most recent federal census, takes place every 10 years. It occurs when each country redraws its congressional districts to reflect population change and racial diversity.

These lawsuits against newly drawn congressional maps can drag on for years and greatly affect the results of consequential elections. The outcome of 32 more lawsuits could mean that some states will use other congressional maps than the ones approved for midterm elections.

“Although redistricting is often described as a ‘once every decade’ process, that phrasing fails to capture the ongoing litigation that occurs after maps are enacted,” The group stated in its report. “The release of census data and reapportionment may happen once a decade, but the process of drawing and redrawing lines will continue throughout the following 10 years.”

Over half (52%) of redistricting complaints cited racial injustice in newly redrawn congressional district boundaries. Another 32% challenged maps for alleged bias. Other lawsuits were filed for violations of political boundaries and failure to hold public hearings.

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Among all the legal issues that have arisen from redistricting recent, four led to new congressional maps being used in the midterm election, including New York and Maryland.

The Republicans were able flip nine House seats in the 2022 election cycle. This gave them a slim majority of the lower chamber. As a result, Democrats only need to flip five in order to win back the majority — meaning any redrawn congressional maps could significantly change the political landscape heading into 2024.