Kansas governor vetoes redistricting plan targeting Democrat

[Nevilledog]

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Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly has vetoed a Republican redistricting plan that would make it harder for the lone Kansas Democrat in Congress to win reelection this year. GOP lawmakers are expected to try to override the veto Kelly issued Thursday.

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Kansas governor vetoes redistricting plan targeting Democrat
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly on Thursday vetoed a Republican redistricting plan that would make it harder for the lone Kansas Democrat in Congress to win reelection this year.
4:11 PM · Feb 3, 2022

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TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly on Thursday vetoed a Republican redistricting plan that would make it harder for the lone Kansas Democrat in Congress to win reelection this year.

Republicans in the GOP-controlled Legislature vowed to try to override Kelly’s veto, and they appeared to be close to having the two-thirds majorities in both chambers that they would need. But if they do, the new lines are likely to be challenged in federal and possibly state court.

The measure would split the state’s portion of the Kansas City area into two congressional districts, costing Democratic U.S. Rep. Sharice Davids some of the territory in her 3rd District where she performs best. The map also would move the liberal northeast Kansas community of Lawrence, home to the main University of Kansas campus, from the 2nd District of eastern Kansas into the 1st District of central and western Kansas with conservative communities six or more hours away by car.

Kelly’s veto message repeated Democratic legislators’ criticism of the plan, arguing that it violates guidelines set by the courts and lawmakers themselves aimed at protecting “communities of interest” and not diluting minority voters’ clout.

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[Cha]

1. Damn Kansas FASCISTS! Our

Lone Dem District there!

Amazing they got a Dem Gov!

[ColinC]

2. With an apparently 5-2 D majority on the SC

Really looking forward to see how this develops.

https://ballotpedia.org/Kansas_Supreme_Court

[Cha]

4. Wow TY.. That's Encouraing..

I can calm down a bit.

[sky_masterson]

3. They best leave my rep alone!

She is actually my rep.