Hearing over special DeSoto County judicial subdistrict begins
The first day of a hearing that could impact the election of two new judges in DeSoto County began Friday, July 31.
Topic: MS redistricting
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Mississippi leaders name redistricting committee appointees
Mississippi’s top lawmakers have named their picks to the state’s joint committee that will help decide the future of its voting maps.
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Breaking down Mississippi’s redistricting lawsuits
Although Mississippi legislators have not yet moved to redistrict in light of Louisiana v. Callais, the state is facing multiple lawsuits over its current voting districts. Here is a breakdown.
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DeSoto County supervisor suing the state about special judicial district created last year
At issue is the passage of two Mississippi laws last year giving DeSoto County two additional judgeships.
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Bailey: Redistricting to the south poses the same arguments — and questions — as Tennessee
Redistricting for Mississippi has similar debates to Tennessee but will take longer to resolve.
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More than a thousand gather in Mississippi Capitol to protest redistricting
Activists, elected leaders and politicians from Mississippi and beyond gathered in the state’s capitol Wednesday to rally against redistricting efforts.
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SCOTUS reverses Mississippi redistricting order
The move by Supreme Court of the United States threatens the seat of DeSoto County’s first Black and first female senator, who said she would entertain a legal challenge should the state move to eliminate her seat.
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Reeves appoints new chancery judge for DeSoto area
Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves has appointed a new Chancery Court Judge who will serve DeSoto County for now.
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Judge rules in favor of DeSoto County redistricting plan
“Redistricting is not easy, but our goal was always to adopt a lawful plan that fairly represented the people of this county,” Supervisor Lee Caldwell said.
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