Gerrymandering

During oral arguments Tuesday, conservative justices sharply questioned the timing of the redistricting challenge, while liberals focused on the constitutionality of the current maps and the process for adopting new ones.

Democratic voters hoping to undo Republican-drawn Wisconsin legislative district maps are telling the liberal-controlled state Supreme Court that it should draw new maps by March.

The Lac du Flambeau Tribal Council demolishes church resale shop it says is on a burial ground. Aspirus and St. Luke’s take next step toward formal affiliation. A longtime Merrill laundromat is torn down. And, Democratic voters ask state Supreme Court to redraw legislative maps ahead of 2024 election.

People advocating for fair political maps in Wisconsin hope to derail legislative efforts to overhaul the redistricting process

Though the Wisconsin Constitution requires legislative districts “to consist of contiguous territory,” many nonetheless contain sections of land that are not actually connected

In Wisconsin, those behind a new lawsuit said their action addresses another threat to a fair election system: partisan gerrymandering.

A lawsuit filed with Wisconsin’s newly liberal-controlled state Supreme Court argues that Republican-drawn legislative maps are unconstitutional and must be redone.

Civic engagement groups around the country, including in Wisconsin, are cheering Thursday's U.S. Supreme Court decision upholding a key provision of the Voting Rights Act

In the wake of the midterm election, Wisconsin Republicans still have a tight grip over the Legislature. Analysts point to political maps drawn by party leaders, noting the districts are more gerrymandered than ever.

The long-term effects of Wisconsin's redistricting process were once again highlighted in this week's elections. A nonpartisan good-government group says voters who feel overlooked shouldn't give up in demanding solutions