Mormon women group influences Utah congressional redistricting

A group called Mormon Women for Ethical Government played a key role in redistricting Utah's congressional seats. Their efforts aimed to promote fairer representation in the state's political map. The involvement highlights growing civic engagement among Mormon women in politics.

Missouri governor signs Trump-backed congressional map

6. oktober 2025 Rapporteret af AI

Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe has signed a new congressional map into law, a move backed by President Donald Trump that could deliver Republicans an extra U.S. House seat in the 2026 midterms. The map, passed in a special legislative session, aims to represent Missourians fairly, according to Kehoe. Democrats plan legal challenges and a potential referendum to contest it.

Over $100 million spent on ads for California's redistricting measure

9. oktober 2025 Rapporteret af AI

More than $100 million has been poured into campaigns supporting and opposing California's Proposition 50, a November ballot measure aimed at redrawing congressional districts to benefit Democrats. The effort responds to Republican gerrymandering in other states amid national political tensions. Governor Gavin Newsom leads the pro-Proposition 50 push, while opponents defend the state's independent redistricting commission.