Legislature must adopt a districting plan with a two-thirds vote. If this vote cannot be achieved, a commission convenes to propose districts to the legislature that can be adopted with only a majority vote. If the commission fails to produce a plan that wins a majority vote, the state Supreme Court draws the districts.
Legislature must adopt a districting plan with a two-thirds vote. If this vote cannot be achieved, a commission convenes to propose districts to the legislature that can be adopted with only a majority vote. If the commission fails to produce a plan that wins a majority vote, the state Supreme Court draws the districts.
Total # of Congressional Districts
Dems Seats in Congress
GOP Seats in Congress
Veto Power
Rep Seats in House
Dem Seats in House
Ind Seats in House
Rep Seats in Senate
Dem Seats in Senate
Ind Seats in Senate
5
5
0
None
37
114
12
24
Total # of Seats in State House
151
Total # of Seats in State Senate
36
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November 10, 2008 - Republican American: Editorial: Drawing line on gerrymandering Click to read the full text