Thoughts turn to lawsuits, redistricting reform after Democrats' maps approved

[TexasTowelie]

The Nevada State Legislature on Tuesday concluded its once-a-decade responsibility of redrawing political boundaries. But the issue is far from over, as legal challenges are likely and frustrations are deep after a divisive special session where Democrats found themselves with virtually no supporters.

The Assembly passed Senate Bill 1, which contained the redrawn congressional and legislative maps, in a 25-17 vote. The bill passed the Senate earlier on a 12-9 party line vote.

Democratic Assemblyman Edgar Flores broke with his party and voted in opposition alongside every Republican.

Flores made no floor statement explaining his dissent and could not be reached for comment after the vote.

Flores’ vote was the lone indication that anyone inside the Democratic caucus was displeased with the maps put forth. Although being secretive about key pieces of legislation is common, members of the majority party were more tight-lipped than usual throughout the five-day redistricting special session. During the Senate vote, only Senate Majority Leader Nicole Cannizzaro gave a brief statement in support of the maps. Only Assemblywoman Brittney Miller, who chaired the redistricting committee, spoke during the Assembly vote.

Read more: https://www.nevadacurrent.com/2021/11/17/thoughts-turn-to-lawsuits-redistricting-reform-after-democrats-unpopular-maps-approved/

[moose65]

1. Nevada is a strange state

Over 70% of the population lives in Clark County, and when you add in the population of Washoe, that gets you up to about 90% of the population. In between there are counties filled with tumbleweeds.

This is probably one of those places where Republicans would love to slice up Clark County and extend little fingers out into the desert counties to make them a little more competitive.