61 h. ago Justice Dept. Joins Lawsuit to Challenge California’s New Redistricting Maps

The agency intervened in a lawsuit brought by the California Republican Party seeking to throw out a map, approved last week by the state’s voters, that would redraw House districts to favor Democrats.

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6 d. ago California Republicans point fingers, search for change, answers after Prop. 50 defeat

California Republicans point fingers, search for change, answers after Prop. 50 defeat  Los Angeles Times

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8 d. ago Newsom set to rally Texas Dems with victory lap days after Prop 50 passes: 'California stepped up'

Gavin Newsom takes redistricting fight nationwide after California victory, heading to Texas rally as Democrats counter Republican gerrymandering efforts.

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9 d. ago E&E News: Fresh off redistricting win, Newsom to head to climate talks in Brazil

E&E News: Fresh off redistricting win, Newsom to head to climate talks in Brazil  POLITICO Pro

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1 week ago California Republican Party Announces Federal Lawsuit Against Prop 50 Redistricting

The California Republican Party has announced a federal lawsuit against the state's recently-passed Prop 50. The post California Republican Party Announces Federal Lawsuit Against Prop 50 Redistricting appeared first on Breitbart.

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1 week ago Fresh off redistricting win, Newsom to head to climate talks in Brazil

Fresh off redistricting win, Newsom to head to climate talks in Brazil  Politico

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1 week ago Prop 50 redistricting passes in California to give Democrats advantage

Prop 50 redistricting passes in California to give Democrats advantage  BBC

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1 week ago Seattle Leaders Celebrate Voters’ Resounding Approval of Historic Education Levy

Seattle Leaders Celebrate Voters’ Resounding Approval of Historic Education Levy  Seattle.gov

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1 week ago This Republican congressman wants to end gerrymandering for good

California voted to approve Prop 50, a measure to change election maps. Rep. Kevin Kiley, whose district will be impacted by the new map, has introduced legislation banning mid-decade gerrymandering.

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1 week ago California Republicans announce plans for legal challenge to Prop 50

California Republicans announce plans for legal challenge to Prop 50  NBC Los Angeles

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1 week ago Fox News Voter Poll: California voters OK congressional redistricting plan

California voters approve Proposition 50 to redraw congressional maps, expected to add Democratic seats in response to Republican redistricting efforts in Texas.

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1 week ago Election results: Portland voters approve parks levy, Washington County levies pass

Election results: Portland voters approve parks levy, Washington County levies pass  OregonLive.com

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1 week ago California Republicans Calvert and Issa vow to keep fighting after Prop 50 result

California Republicans Calvert and Issa vow to keep fighting after Prop 50 result  NBC Los Angeles

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1 week ago These are the 5 California Republicans at risk of losing their seats under Prop 50

These are the 5 California Republicans at risk of losing their seats under Prop 50  San Francisco Chronicle

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1 week ago Voters approve Prop. 2, giving small Seattle businesses a tax break

Voters approve Prop. 2, giving small Seattle businesses a tax break  MyNorthwest.com

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1 week ago Maine voters defeat voter ID ballot initiative, approve 'red flag' gun restrictions

Maine voters reject voter ID requirements while approving "red flag" gun restrictions in Tuesday's election, defeating Question 1 and passing Question 2 ballot measures.

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1 week ago Maine voters approve red flag gun law after mass shooting that killed 18

Maine Gov. Janet Mills, a Democrat, opposed the ballot question. She said in October that the yellow flag law was “carefully crafted” with Maine in mind, and it remains the right law for the state. The post Maine voters approve red flag gun law after mass shooting that killed 18 appeared first on Boston.com.

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1 week ago Texas voters approve requiring judges to deny bail for certain violent felony charges

New Texas constitutional amendment expands bail denial for murder, assault, and trafficking charges. Judges must now provide written justification when granting bail.

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1 week ago Passage of California’s Prop. 50 Raises Newsom’s Political Profile

The passage of Proposition 50 cemented Gov. Gavin Newsom’s position as President Trump’s chief antagonist and raised his national political profile.

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1 week ago Californians overwhelmingly approve Prop 50, NBC News projects, with strong voter turnout expected

Californians overwhelmingly approve Prop 50, NBC News projects, with strong voter turnout expected  NBC Los Angeles

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