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National News
2020 Census
A bipartisan group of senators is asking Congress to extend the census’s deadline amid coronavirus concerns. States are rushing to ensure accurate results. Some states are suing over President Trump’s apportionment memorandum.
Redistricting News
Democrats are focusing on state house races ahead of the next redistricting.
State News
Alabama
With low census response rates and a congressional seat at stake, Alabama officials are working urgently to count all residents.
Alaska
Alaska’s redistricting board was finalized with the appointment of Melanie Bahnke.
Arkansas
Arkansas Voters First submitted an additional 50,000 signatures, but a special master says the canvassing requirement is “unmeetable.”
California
The state’s final six commissioners have been selected, but some community leaders say the Latino population is underrepresented.
Colorado
The application process for the state’s redistricting commission is open.
Maine
Advocates worry many of the state’s residents won’t be counted by the September 30 deadline.
Michigan
Door-to-door field operations have begun.
Missouri
Plaintiffs claim the Missouri legislature’s redistricting amendment ballot language is deceptive.
Montana
Montana is putting $530,000 of coronavirus relief money towards census outreach efforts across the state.
Nevada
Nevada will have 5 State Questions on the ballot in November, but their proposed redistricting amendment will not be one of them
New Hampshire
For the second year in a row, Governor Sununu vetoed a redistricting commission amendment.
New Mexico
Tribal communities expedite their census efforts as New Mexico First invites nominations for a redistricting task force.
Oklahoma
People Not Politicians Oklahoma launched another initiative to put redistricting reform on the 2022 ballot.
Oregon
The U.S. Supreme Court granted the Attorney General’s request for a stay.
Texas
Community advocates fear the Latino population may be undercounted in the 2020 Census.