12/14 Morning Buzz: Redistricting Roundup
At long last we have a new congressional map to look at, and it’s a work of art. Specifically, a Jackson Pollock painting. Here is PoliticsPA’s special coverage of the redistricting plan, from soup to nuts.
At long last we have a new congressional map to look at, and it’s a work of art. Specifically, a Jackson Pollock painting. Here is PoliticsPA’s special coverage of the redistricting plan, from soup to nuts.
Bill Vinsko was one of Democrats’ top recruits for 2012, but in the new congressional map he doesn’t even live in Rep. Lou Barletta’s district. He vowed to stay in the race despite the redistricting setback.
The current iteration of Pa-12, the one carved for Rep. Jack Murtha in 2001, is routinely cited as one of the most egregious examples of partisan gerrymandering in the nation. Republicans have outdone themselves with Rep. Pat Meehan’s new 7th district, which looks like it was drawn up by Jackson Pollock.
We have a draft of the new congressional districts. Here are the legislative and legal steps between now and it becoming the new, official map.
Jason Altmire and Mark Critz will face off in a widely anticipated primary battle. PoliticsPA got reactions from them, as well as prospective GOP candidates Jim Christiana and Keith Rothfus.
Here is the new Congressional map and the changes it will make pending approval by the majority Republican Pa. House, Pa. Senate and Governor Tom Corbett.
Pennsylvania Democrats know they can look forward to a revised congressional map likely to make it difficult for their party to retake a majority of the state’s congressional seats. It turns out they’re not happy with the timing either.
The Legislative Reapportionment Commission settled on a final package of maps Monday afternoon, bringing months of negotiations and hearings to a close.
Majority Leader Dominic Pileggi’s office released its updated map of new Pa. Senate districts Wednesday evening. The most dramatic change from the earlier draft is a reshaped 15th district, which no longer has the controversial horseshoe shape.
The news service has a run down of several emerging scenarios for congressional redistricting, including some conflicting details between the Pa. Senate and Pa. House drafts.
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