Mississippi governor cancels redistricting special session
Reeves said rushed congressional map changes could force Mississippi to redo its primaries and weaken Republicans before the midterm elections.
- Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves canceled a special session to consider new voting maps for the state's three Supreme Court voting districts following a U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals decision that vacated a prior ruling requiring redistricting.
- The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that Louisiana's congressional district map was an unconstitutional racial gerrymander, impacting provisions of the federal Voting Rights Act.
- Reeves stated that lawmakers can redraw Mississippi's judicial map only during the next regular session in January 2027 to avoid affecting upcoming elections.
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Governor calls off Mississippi’s special session on judicial redistricting
Gov. Tate Reeves on Wednesday morning said he will cancel a special legislative session set for next week to redraw Mississippi’s state Supreme Court districts, but he indicated the state will redraw its four congressional districts at some point.
Things Have (Not) Changed in the South Dep't: "Mississippi Governor Vows Thompson’s 'Reign of Terror Is Over,' But Cancels Redistricting Plans" #ELB
Miss. Free Press: Mississippi will not redraw any of its electoral districts this month. Gov. Tate Reeves canceled a special legislative session to redistrict the state’s Supreme Court map after a federal appeals court determined that the state no… Continue reading The post Things Have (Not) Changed in the South Dep’t: “Mississippi Governor Vows Thompson’s ‘Reign of Terror Is Over,’ But Cancels Redistricting Plans” appeared first on Election Law…
BREAKING: Republican Governor Says There Is "No Need" For State Legislature To Redraw Congressional Map Right Now, Cancels Special Session * 100PercentFedUp.com * by Danielle
Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves has canceled a special session intended to redraw the state’s Supreme Court lines. The Republican governor said he expects state lawmakers to redraw congressional districts sometime between now and the 2027 elections. “On Monday, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals vacated the opinion finding that Mississippi’s current Supreme Court map violated the Voting Rights Act and must be redrawn. As a result, the injunction pr…
Gov. Tate Reeves officially cancels special session
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) – Hours after announcing he would do so on talk radio, Gov. Tate Reeves has officially canceled a special session called to redraw the state’s Supreme Court lines. “On Monday, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals vacated the opinion finding that Mississippi’s current supreme court map violated the Voting Rights Act and must be redrawn. As a result, the injunction preventing Mississippi from using the current Supreme Court map…
Mississippi Gov Cancels Redistricting Special Session
The Mississippi Free Press reports: Mississippi will not redraw any of its electoral districts this month. Gov. Tate Reeves canceled a special legislative session to redistrict the state’s Supreme Court map after a federal appeals court determined that the state no longer needs to create a majority-Black district. SuperTalk reported Wednesday morning that Reeves said that “there is no reason for the legislature to come in.” But the governor is u…
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