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Tag: Gerrymandering

Wisconsin Supreme Court holds a hearing.
Posted inGovernment

Wisconsin’s legislative maps are bizarre, but are they illegal?

by Megan O'Matz / ProPublica November 21st, 2023November 20th, 2023 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Wisconsin’s gerrymandering case has garnered national attention. But a little-explored aspect of the suit — the pervasive presence of “Swiss cheese” districts — could have huge ramifications for the outcome.

Posted inGovernment

Lawsuit targets Wisconsin legislative districts resembling Swiss cheese

Scott Bauer by David A. Lieb / Associated Press and Scott Bauer / Associated Press August 14th, 2023August 18th, 2023 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

The challenge to noncontiguous districts could provide judges a way to decide the case without ever addressing whether partisan gerrymandering is illegal.

Posted inDemocracy on the Ballot, Government

Wisconsin’s Assembly maps are more skewed than ever. What happens now?

Avatar photo by Matthew DeFour / Wisconsin Watch December 6th, 2022November 20th, 2023 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Gerrymandering continues to present a problem for Democrats and democracy in Wisconsin, but Republicans are unlikely to address the issue anytime soon.

Posted inGovernment, Undemocratic: Secrecy and Power vs. The People

Public, politicians pushing Wisconsin to enact nonpartisan redistricting to strengthen democracy

by Cathleen Draper/Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism June 1st, 2018June 10th, 2019 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Most counties have approved resolutions calling for fairer way to redraw electoral districts; does Iowa offer an effective model?

Posted inGovernment, Undemocratic: Secrecy and Power vs. The People

High stakes for elections — and democracy — as U.S. Supreme Court nears decision on Wisconsin redistricting case

by Cathleen Draper/Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism June 1st, 2018June 10th, 2019 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Justices consider: When does partisanship cross the line?

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