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Movement toward less partisan political maps gains momentum

Movement toward less partisan political maps gains momentum

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Frustrated by partisan gerrymandering, voters in a growing number of states have taken the pen and computer away from lawmakers who have traditionally drawn U.S. House and state legislative districts and instead entrusted that responsibility to others. In the past decade, eight states have overhauled […]

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Missouri turns to math formula to deter gerrymandering

Missouri turns to math formula to deter gerrymandering

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — The votes won’t be cast for another four years, yet Democrats already appear likely to gain seats in Missouri’s Republican-dominated Legislature in 2022. The reason: A one-of-its kind redistricting initiative approved by voters in the recent midterm elections. Missouri’s initiative marks a new frontier in […]

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