Episode 670: Restoration of Fair Voting Districts in Wisconsin Ends GOP Near Supermajority in Assembly and Senate
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The American Democracy Minute Radio Report & Podcast for Dec. 11, 2024
Restoration of Fair Voting Districts in Wisconsin Ends GOP Near Supermajority in Assembly and Senate
If you follow the American Democracy Minute you know that until last year Wisconsin held the infamous title as one of the most gerrymandered states in the U.S. That changed November 5th.
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Today’s Links
Articles & Resources:
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - (2022) Wisconsin Republicans do not secure a supermajority
Wisconsin Examiner - (2023) Special election moves Republicans closer to Assembly supermajority
American Democracy Minute - (2023) With Court Cases and Elections Looming, the Wisconsin Assembly Scrambles to Protect its Gerrymandered Voting Districts
American Democracy Minute - Wisconsin Supreme Court Puts State Legislature’s Maps on Naughty List, Orders Legislature to Draw Constitutional Voting Districts
Wisconsin Public Radio - Republicans retain majority in Wisconsin Assembly
Wisconsin Watch - Democrats flip 14 legislative seats, affirming GOP gerrymander is dead
WBAY - Republicans retain Wisconsin Senate control but lose supermajority
Groups Taking Action:
Wisconsin Fair Maps Coalition, Law Forward, Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Register or Check Your Voter Registration:
U.S. Election Assistance Commission – Register And Vote in Your State
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