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nclib

(1,013 posts)
Mon Feb 6, 2012, 03:10 PM Feb 2012

Judges allow redistricting challenges to proceed

A special three-judge panel ruled Monday that two suits challenging the Republican-drawn voting maps for upcoming elections in North Carolina can move forward.

Democratic elected officials and civil rights and election watchdog groups argue the maps are unconstitutional because of racial gerrymandering and boundaries that cross too many county lines.

http://www.wral.com/news/state/nccapitol/blogpost/10692474/


We'll see where this goes.

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Judges allow redistricting challenges to proceed (Original Post) nclib Feb 2012 OP
Yes...this is one to watch closely. Thanks for posting this. NRaleighLiberal Feb 2012 #1
Just got notice Durham has been split into 4 districts Triana Apr 2012 #2
I got mine a few days ago. nclib Apr 2012 #3
 

Triana

(22,666 posts)
2. Just got notice Durham has been split into 4 districts
Tue Apr 10, 2012, 08:37 PM
Apr 2012

Via a voter info card. I'm PISSED. I LIKED David Price!

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