New York State Primary Election Results

Summary of recent primary election results in New York state and the competitiveness of certain congressional districts.

Supreme Court Rejects NAACP's Attempt to Redraw South Carolina's Congressional Districts

The Supreme Court rejected the NAACP's attempt to redraw South Carolina's congressional districts to flip a Republican seat to Democrats, citing that redistricting is a political process entrusted to state legislatures. Justice Samuel Alito wrote for the majority, emphasizing the difficulty in proving unconstitutional racial gerrymandering without disentangling race and politics. The court reversed the trial court's decision due to flawed expert reports and the absence of an alternative map presented by the Democrats.

Democrats counting illegal immigrants in the U.S. census for political gain

Sen. Bill Hagerty claims that Democrats counting illegal immigrants in the U.S. census is all about gaining power, as it affects the apportionment of congressional districts and electoral votes.

Electoral College Split Ballots in Nebraska and Maine

Nebraska and Maine allow split ballots in the electoral college if a candidate wins the popular vote in a congressional district.