Judges have ordered 13 state House and Senate districts in Wisconsin to be redrawn, finding that the maps were based on flawed data to ensure a Black-preferred candidate could win a primary. The ruling was deemed a disservice to voters. Politicians, including Rep. Mark Pocan and Rep. Gwen Moore, have expressed the need for fair district maps that allow voters to choose their elected officials. The ACLU emphasized the importance of fair representation for all Americans, particularly Black Americans. In a related development, 13 Michigan state House and Senate districts have also been ordered to be redrawn, with the Secretary of State instructed not to hold elections in those districts until the redrawing is complete.
Judges order 13 Michigan state House and Senate districts to be redrawn The Secretary of State was ordered not to have elections in those 13 districts until they are redrawn. Read more ⬇️ https://t.co/4e01M6xHpX
All Americans, and Black Americans in particular, deserve to have fair access to representation in Congress. https://t.co/9NESXgsaZF
This is a win for Wisconsin voters and democracy. Voters should always decide their elected officials - not the other way around. https://t.co/BgvIHMo0l4
Politicians should not be picking their voters. It’s time we have district maps that are fair for all of Wisconsin. https://t.co/asf3X7Vtgu
Judges order 13 state House + Senate districts redrawn, finding maps were based on bad data to ensure a Black-preferred candidate could win a primary. "That was a grave disservice to everyone involved with this case, above all the voters themselves." https://t.co/CbxteWFP38