Significant Mapping Developments

New York

The New York Supreme Court’s Appellate Division struck down the state’s enacted state Assembly redistricting plan as procedurally invalid but ordered it nevertheless be used for the 2022 elections, citing time constraints. The court remanded the case back to the trial court to determine the proper means for redrawing the map.

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Florida

Attorneys for Governor DeSantis are requesting a federal district court dismiss the redistricting challenge brought against the state’s congressional plan.

Louisiana

After the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals lifted its administrative stay on the district court’s preliminary injunction regarding the state’s congressional plan, Louisiana state legislators asked the court to extend their deadline for enacting a remedial plan.

Nevada

Tuesday’s primary election determined the candidates that will serve as a test of the efficacy of the gerrymander adopted by Nevada Democrats.

Ohio

Only one appeal was filed as to the federal court’s ruling requiring a previously invalidated legislative plan be used in this year’s elections and it only relates to an ancillary issue involving racial considerations.