Posted on Feb 10, 2022
Controversial Kansas redistricting map is likely headed to court after lawmakers override a veto
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Republicans in the House voted to override the governor's veto of the redistricting plan Wednesday, which was the last step to approving the map over Democratic opposition.
TOPEKA, Kansas — The Kansas House voted Wednesday to override Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly’s veto of a controversial congressional redistricting plan, which means the map is approved and is likely headed for a court challenge.
The vote in the House followed an override in the Senate and was the last step needed to bypass the veto and overcome Democratic opposition to the plan. Opponents of the congressional map argue it is gerrymandered to hurt Democrats and defeat U.S. Rep. Sharice Davids, the state’s lone Democratic member of Congress.
“Gerrymandering is one thing. Political spite is another,” said Rep. Tom Burroughs, a Kansas City, Kansas, Democrat.
TOPEKA, Kansas — The Kansas House voted Wednesday to override Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly’s veto of a controversial congressional redistricting plan, which means the map is approved and is likely headed for a court challenge.
The vote in the House followed an override in the Senate and was the last step needed to bypass the veto and overcome Democratic opposition to the plan. Opponents of the congressional map argue it is gerrymandered to hurt Democrats and defeat U.S. Rep. Sharice Davids, the state’s lone Democratic member of Congress.
“Gerrymandering is one thing. Political spite is another,” said Rep. Tom Burroughs, a Kansas City, Kansas, Democrat.
Controversial Kansas redistricting map is likely headed to court after lawmakers override a veto
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Just another reason we need a voting rights act out of the US Congress, NOW!
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CONGRESS
John Lewis Voting Rights Act passes in combined package with Freedom to Vote Act
Congresswoman Terri Sewell, D-Alabama, originally sponsored the John Lewis Voting Rights Act.
SOURCE :
https://www.alreporter.com/2022/01/14/john-lewis-voting-rights-act-passes-in-combined-package-with-freedom-to-vote-act/?amp
The Freedom to Vote Act
The bill would protect our elections from voter suppression, partisan sabotage, gerrymandering, and dark money.
SOURCE :
https://www.brennancenter.org/our-work/research-reports/freedom-vote-act
John Lewis Voting Rights Act passes in combined package with Freedom to Vote Act
Congresswoman Terri Sewell, D-Alabama, originally sponsored the John Lewis Voting Rights Act.
SOURCE :
https://www.alreporter.com/2022/01/14/john-lewis-voting-rights-act-passes-in-combined-package-with-freedom-to-vote-act/?amp
The Freedom to Vote Act
The bill would protect our elections from voter suppression, partisan sabotage, gerrymandering, and dark money.
SOURCE :
https://www.brennancenter.org/our-work/research-reports/freedom-vote-act
John Lewis Voting Rights Act passes in combined package with Freedom to Vote Act
Congresswoman Terri Sewell, D-Alabama, originally sponsored the John Lewis Voting Rights Act.
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Isn't this the same law that doesn't allow for checking for ID? I'm glad this voter fraud Bill failed. I know that Senator manchin is my hero!
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FACT SHEET
The Freedom to Vote Act
The bill would protect our elections from voter suppression, partisan sabotage, gerrymandering, and dark money.
UPDATED JANUARY 04, 2022
“Voter validation: The bill would promote a national stan- dard for states that have an identification requirement for in-person voting, allowing for the use of a wide range of forms of identification (including electronic copies) and alternative options for voter validation. States that do not impose an identification requirement would not be required to have one.”
SOURCE :
https://www.brennancenter.org/media/8459/download
FACT SHEET
The Freedom to Vote Act
The bill would protect our elections from voter suppression, partisan sabotage, gerrymandering, and dark money.
UPDATED JANUARY 04, 2022
“Voter validation: The bill would promote a national stan- dard for states that have an identification requirement for in-person voting, allowing for the use of a wide range of forms of identification (including electronic copies) and alternative options for voter validation. States that do not impose an identification requirement would not be required to have one.”
SOURCE :
https://www.brennancenter.org/media/8459/download
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