Episode 871: What States are Next? Updates on Pre-Midterm Gerrymandering Prospects in Missouri, Kansas, Florida, Ohio, Alabama & New Hampshire

The American Democracy Minute Radio News Report & Podcast for Sept. 30, 2025

What States are Next? Updates on Pre-Midterm Gerrymandering Prospects in Missouri, Kansas, Florida, Ohio, Alabama & New Hampshire
The midterm gerrymandering arms race is on, with the current balance of power in the U.S. Congress 219 Republicans to 213 Democrats. Red states Texas and Missouri have finished manipulating their Congressional maps. What states are next?

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Today’s Links

Articles & Resources:

Gov. Mike Kehoe - Governor Kehoe Signs Missouri First Map into Law
CalMatters - Gavin Newsom’s redistricting plan is on its way to voters. What you need to know
Kansas Reflector - Kansas governor urges GOP to convene public hearings on U.S. House redistricting
Kansas Reflector - Kansas Legislature closer to special session for partisan remapping of U.S. House districts
Florida Phoenix - DeSantis says it’s ‘appropriate’ to redistrict congressional districts before next election
Ohio Capital Journal - Ohio’s congressional redistricting committee meets for the first time ahead of Sept. 30 deadline
WMUR News 9 - Gov. Kelly Ayotte says she will resist White House pressure on congressional redistricting
Alabama Reflector - Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey won’t call special session to draw new State Senate map

Groups Taking Action:

Common Cause, League of Women Voters US,

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