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Court overturns WV's redistricting plan

by: Carnacki

Tue Jan 03, 2012 at 13:59:25 PM EST


This is a good win for the state. The decision is here.

Upon careful consideration of the parties' written submissions and the testimony, evidence, and arguments of counsel, we conclude that West Virginia's congressional apportionment was not accomplished in conformance with the Constitution of the United States.

Great job, Jefferson County! This blog has long pointed out that the plan that made the state's redistricting plan made no sense from a geographic, demographic or political standpoint.

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Anyone have pictures of the other options? (4.00 / 2)
It would be interesting to see what these other proposed maps look like, especially the ones that the court specifically likes - i.e. the "Perfect Plan" and McCabe/Cooper Plan 3.

maps?? (0.00 / 0)
We need to see the various plans, somebody please find the links and share, thanks.

First they ignore you, then they laugh at you, then they attack you, THEN YOU WIN! - Gandhi

Big Victory for our Senatorial Delegation (0.00 / 0)
Both John Unger and Herb Snyder championed a new approach to the congressional redistricting plan knowing that as it is was unconstitutional its good to see them proven correct on this.  Thornton Cooper has been at the forefront of this issue for over twenty years and has finally received some validation on his quest for more fair and equitable boundaries.  The main jist of any redrawing would be to have the two panhandles especially Morgantown and Martinsburg joined together to form a powerhouse district which represents the economic future of our state.  I am so glad that this decision was made but hopefully won't delay any legislative action in the upcoming session.

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