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California citizens commission to vote on new maps
Proposed L.A. County supervisorial redistricting map
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California citizens commission to vote on new maps
California citizens commission to vote on new maps
The citizen’s commission responsible for redrawing California’s districts is scheduled to vote Monday whether to adopt the changes. If approved, the new congressional and state legislative districts will apply in the 2012 election.
The 14-member citizens commission redrew the districts to make them more competitive and compact. The new lines push many incumbents into the same district, in some cases from the same party. Democrats are expected to gain seats in Congress and the state Legislature as a result.
A couple of the Republican Commissioners have criticized the districts and may vote against them, but a majority of the members have praised the results. If panel members vote to ratify the maps, they’ll forward them to the secretary of state.
If the commission rejects any or all of the new districts, the California Supreme Court would step in. The justices would appoint a special master to redraw districts for the 2012 election.
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