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Republicans face a new kind of legal challenge for cutting up Democratic strongholds in Kansas

The state is heading toward a landmark ruling, regardless of which side the courts take by Dylan Lysen, KCUR and Kansas News Service Lawrence, Kansas — This liberal college town is vote-rich territory for Kansas Democrats. But a new map of congressional districts lumps it with deep-red western Kansas — all but nullifying the ballots … Continue reading “Republicans face a new kind of legal challenge for cutting up Democratic strongholds in Kansas”

‘Nerves and adrenalin’ as Kansas congressional redistricting trial begins

by Sherman Smith, Kansas Reflector As Wyandotte County District Judge Bill Klapper wandered into his overflowing courtroom Monday before the start of a high-profile redistricting trial, he asked court observers and attorneys if they ever go to horse races. Right before they start, Klapper said, the atmosphere is “all nerves and adrenalin.” “The palpable energy … Continue reading “‘Nerves and adrenalin’ as Kansas congressional redistricting trial begins”