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North Carolina gerrymander ruling gives electoral gift to GOP in Congress

A North Carolina redistricting ruling has set up a possible electoral windfall for congressional Republicans in preserving their U.S. House majority next year, declaring that judges should stay out of scrutinizing seat boundaries for partisan advantage

The Independent UK · May 24, 2023

NC court reverses decision on partisan gerrymandering, allows GOP to draw new maps - Roll Call

In a case that could have significant political repercussions, North Carolina's top court reverses its ruling on partisan gerrymandering.

Roll Call · Apr 28, 2023

Republicans seek ban on members’ TikTok use

WASHINGTON — House and Senate Republicans are calling for an end to members’ use of the controversial TikTok video app for “official communications.”

Tribune News Service · Apr 17, 2023

Members of Congress on TikTok Defend app's Reach to Voters

Rep. Jeff Jackson of North Carolina has used it to explain the complex fight over raising the debt limit. Rep. Robert Garcia of California has used it to engage with members of the LGBTQ+ community. And Sen. Bob Casey of Pennsylvania has used it to give an overview of Election…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 3, 2023

Voters swipe right for Wisconsin's state Supreme Court election

In an off-year, offseason election, it all comes down to turnout. That's why ahead of Wisconsin's April 4 state Supreme Court election, organizers are getting out the vote in some creative ways.

WEKU · Apr 3, 2023

Members of Congress on TikTok defend app's reach to voters

More than two dozen members of Congress — all Democrats — who are active on TikTok are now facing questions about whether they’ll continue to use it

The Independent UK · Apr 3, 2023

At the Races: TikTok takeover - Roll Call

The CQ Roll Call newsroom tracks campaigns nationwide, sharing the best stories, with some extras, in the At the Races newsletter.

Roll Call · Mar 23, 2023

Lawmaker’s explanation of Silicon Valley Bank’s collapse goes viral earning praise from followers

‘This is so good. Can you explain ... everything?’

The Independent UK · Mar 14, 2023

House GOP looks to expand, targets 37 Democratic seats - Roll Call

There are 37 seats held by Democrats in the initial House target list from the National Republican Congressional Committee.

Roll Call · Mar 13, 2023

Gen Z's political power: new data gives insight into America's youngest voters

Generation Z, which turned out in large numbers along with millennials last election, is still new to politics. A report exclusively obtained by NPR adds more context to the youngest voting bloc.

WEKU · Feb 6, 2023