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Utah appears to be the latest state that will undergo redistricting, as a court ruling is set to lead to a redrawing of the state’s congressional map.
The Utah Supreme Court has voted to uphold a lower court ruling requiring the state Legislature to redraw its congressional district map ahead of next year’s midterm elections. The Monday ruling keeps in place last month’s decision from District Judge Dianna Gibson that found the Republican-led Legislature improperly weakened the process voters set up
In an interview with conservative podcast host Charlie Kirk, Lee criticized independent map commissions and the decision of “leftist allies in the Utah courts.”
Congressional maps drawn by the Utah Legislature in defiance of a passed voter initiative banning gerrymandering will, for now, not be reinstated, the Utah Supreme Court said in a ruling Monday.
The Legislature asked the Supreme Court to halt the court-ordered redrawing of congressional maps and wants a decision by Sept. 15. A decision in the Legislature's favor could mean the existing districts stay in place through 2028.
Judge Matthew Bates decided to defer his decision on a lawsuit claiming West Hills violates the state Constitution until after Election Day.