Indiana Gov. Mike Braun (R) announced a special legislative session to redraw the state’s congressional map. Indiana would be the fourth GOP-controlled state to undertake a redistricting initiative at Trump’s request.
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Indiana governor calls special session to pass GOP gerrymander ([link removed] )
- Indiana Gov. Mike Braun (R) announced ([link removed] ) a special legislative session to redraw the state’s congressional map. Indiana would be the fourth GOP-controlled state to undertake a redistricting initiative at President Donald Trump’s request.
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Virginia kicks off its own redistricting process ([link removed] )
- Virginia lawmakers convened for a special session ([link removed] ) that began today to move forward with plans to redraw the state’s legislative maps – making Virginia the second state to propose a redistricting process that could net seats for Democrats ahead of the 2026 midterms. Like California’s new map ([link removed] ) , Virginia’s also would need to be approved by voters.
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Voters challenge New York congressional map ([link removed] )
- Democrats could also pick up a congressional seat in New York, where Staten Island voters challenged ([link removed] ) the state’s map, arguing it dilutes Black and brown voting power in violation of state law and the state constitution. They seek a redraw of the 11th Congressional District, which is currently held by New York City's sole Republican House member.
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‘Republicans keep gerrymandering and I keep suing’ ([link removed] )
- It is the middle of the redistricting cycle — when litigation should be at its low point — and yet Marc’s election law firm is busier than ever, currently litigating ([link removed] ) eight redistricting cases. All of them aim to undo Republican gerrymanders that disadvantage minority voters.
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Trump again threatens unlawful third term ([link removed] )
- Trump, once again, failed to rule out the possibility of unlawfully running for a third term, telling ([link removed] ) reporters today he “would love to do it” and that “a lot of people want [him] to do it.”
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Newsom calls out Trump’s bid to control elections ([link removed] )
- California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) called out ([link removed] ) the DOJ’s plan to send federal election observers to California and New Jersey for what it is: voter intimidation.
- “They do not believe in fair and free elections. Our republic, our democracy, is on the line,” he warned.
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Pick-up cuts by Trump’s USPS could disenfranchise mail voters ([link removed] )
- A new USPS policy enacted ([link removed] ) by Trump's first postmaster general could delay mail nationwide. The little-known initiative coupled with the GOP’s ongoing push to restrict mail voting could put millions of rural voters at risk in future elections.
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Why the House won’t vote on Epstein files ([link removed] )
- Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) joined ([link removed] ) Marc to discuss the government shutdown, Trump’s influence over GOP policy, and how economic inequality threatens the economy and democracy itself. He also reacted to new revelations on Republican efforts to undermine voting rights.
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