What makes a fair election? Recent redistricting the most politically balanced in years
For years, Democrats have lamented a partisan redistricting plan that helped Republicans win far more seats than expected. But that advantage has disappeared. In the first election, held using 2020 Census data, Democrats fought back with their own gerrymandering that shaped districts in their favor, resulting in a virtually even result. . A new Associated […]
Redistricting, retirements set stage for spicy state senate races in 2024
SANTA FE – The 2024 New Mexico Senate election could be a mess. The rezoning created two vacancies, one covering Rio Rancho and parts of northwest Albuquerque, and the other extending from Isleta Pueblo to the Arizona line. Retirement and primary election issues could rock Congress next year, with at least a few House members […]
Democrats will be defending competitive New Mexico Senate seats in 2024. Redistricting, retirements and primary challenges could make this election year a wild one
Whitney Wetten plays with her 14-month-old son Zen on the playground at Cielo Vista Park in Rio Rancho on Friday. The park is within the new boundaries of Senate 12th congressional district, a vacant seat that is expected to be contested in 2024. (Eddie Moore/Journal) SANTA FE – The 2024 New Mexico Senate election could […]
Coconino County adopts final redistricting map | Williams-Grand Canyon News
FLAGSTAFF, Arizona — The Coconino County Board of Supervisors adopted the final map of the reorganization map on April 12th. The Board has begun the reorganization process in the fall of 2021. In accordance with ARS § 11-212, county supervisory districts must be redrawed every ten years so that each district has a substantially equal […]
Redistricting Commission to hold its first public hearing in Graham County
John Johnson File Photo/Gila Herald: The Arizona Independent District Reorganization Commission meeting will be held on Friday, August 6th at 5:00 pm in the Assembly Room of the General Services Building. Contribution article SAFORD – On Friday, August 6, at 5:00 pm, the Arizona State Independent Territorial Reorganization Commission will hold its first public hearing […]
O’Halleran out in Graham/Greenlee counties’ redistricting
New Legislative District in Arizona John Johnson john johnson news@gmail.com PHOENIX – The Arizona Independent Re-election Commission did what voters in Graham and Greenlee counties couldn’t do. Removes incumbent Tom O’Halleran (D-CD-1) as representative to Congress. That’s because O’Halleran doesn’t live in the same neighborhood. Most of Graham County and all of Greenlee County will […]
