Video & Transcript Research : 'gerrymandering'
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TX
Transcript Highlights:
- What Trump is trying to do here with our already illegally and extremely racially gerrymandered maps
- in Texas is to put racial gerrymandering on steroids, disenfranchising millions of working-class Texans
- But as our governor calls for a special session and legislators file bills, political gerrymandering
- Welcome to the first possibly annual Donald Trump gerrymandering special session.
- But this Trump gerrymander is cheap and rushed.
TX
Texas 89th 1st C.S.
Press Conference: Special Session Jul 21st, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- What Trump is trying to do here with our already illegally and extremely racially gerrymandered maps
- in Texas, is to put racial gerrymandering on steroids, disenfranchising millions of working-class Texans
- But instead, it seems like some politicians care more about partisan gerrymandering than addressing the
- Uh, welcome to the first possibly annual Donald Trump gerrymandering special session.
- But this Trump gerrymander is cheap and rushed.
AL
Alabama 2026 1st Special Session
Alabama House Ways and Means General Fund Committee Special Session 2026 May 7th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- And most gerrymandering looks like.
- And so the Louisiana race outlawed racial gerrymandering.
- engaged in a flagrant racial gerrymander engaged in a flagrant racial gerrymander when<01:17:04.440
- . gerrymandering. gerrymandering.
- And we believe that this was a clear racial gerrymander that is illegal.
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
Elections panel considers redistricting commission bill, HF550 2/24/25
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- , but the history and the original gerrymandering was incumbent protection gerrymandering, and that is
- a bipartisan gerrymandering, oftentimes where parties get together.
- c> original<00:14:34.519>
gerrymandering <00:14:35.279>was and the original gerrymandering - was and the original gerrymandering was incumbent<00:14:35.959>
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and incumbent protection gerrymandering and incumbent protection gerrymandering
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- From that was an obvious partisan gerrymander.
- Rucho in 2019 that states do have a right to ban partisan gerrymandering.
- This is gerrymandering. That map shown like yesterday was the correct map.
- It's gerrymandering. It's cheating.
- And we said we don't want maps that are gerrymandered.
Summary:
The Committee on Rules met with a quorum and heard a Governor’s Office presentation on a proposed congressional reapportionment map. The governor’s counsel argued that mid-cycle congressional redistricting is legally permissible, that race should not be considered at all in drawing districts, and that the Florida Fair Districts provisions are inconsistent with federal equal protection law and should be treated as non-severable. The presentation also discussed the pending U.S. Supreme Court case Louisiana v. Callais and the Florida Supreme Court’s Black Voters Matter decision as part of the legal rationale for the map.
Jason Parada, who said he drew the map alone, described the map as based on 2020 census block data, with county-level population estimates used only as a guide to identify faster-growing areas. He said the plan keeps 48 counties and 382 municipalities whole, has compactness scores similar to the current benchmark map, and uses traditional geographic and political boundaries such as roads, railways, county lines, and municipal lines. He walked through regional changes, emphasizing a race-neutral redesign that significantly altered South Florida, including changes to districts in Palm Beach, Broward, Miami-Dade, and the Everglades, while leaving several northern districts largely unchanged.
Members questioned the witnesses extensively about the legal theory, the use of partisan data, the role of race, population growth, and the timing and review of the map. The witnesses said partisan data was considered along with other traditional redistricting criteria, but race was not used. They also said they could not speak to who else reviewed the map beyond EOG staff and counsel. Several senators raised concerns about the map’s compactness, county and city splits, the apparent partisan effects, and the fact that the map was released shortly before the special session. No vote or final action on the map was taken during the portion of the meeting provided.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- Rucho in 2019 that states do have a right to ban partisan gerrymandering.
- This is gerrymandering. That map shown like yesterday was the correct map.
- This is gerrymandering. That map shown like yesterday was the correct map.
- It's gerrymandering. It's cheating.
- And we said we don't want maps that are gerrymandered.
MD
Transcript Highlights:
- A Groundhog Day green vote is validating the goat of gerrymandering.
- A Groundhog Day green vote is validating the goat of gerrymandering.
- A Groundhog Day green vote is validating the goat of gerrymandering.
- A Groundhog Day green vote is validating the goat of gerrymandering.
- condemned the action of the gerrymander condemned the action of the gerrymander in<00:22:40.720>
Summary:
The House opened with a prayer, quorum call, and recognition of two House resolutions honoring student achievements. One resolution congratulated the Henry E. Lackey High School boys basketball team for winning the Southern Maryland Athletic Conference title and the Maryland State Championship; the other recognized Charles County spelling bee champion Ethan Ntanga, who will represent Maryland at the Scripps National Spelling Bee. The chamber also received Governor Moore’s Supplemental Budget Number Two for fiscal 2027, which was referred to Appropriations.
On third reading, the House passed House Bill 843, relating to Washington County tax sale notice changes, by 125-0, and House Bill 888, relating to eligibility for a Washington County property tax credit for disabled veterans, by 124-1. The House then took up Senate Bill 5, as amended, concerning special elections to fill legislative vacancies and related constitutional questions. Members debated whether the bill’s amendments violated the single-subject rule and whether it advanced voter control or, conversely, represented a partisan power grab and a threat to minority representation. Several members explained green or red votes on those grounds.
Senate Bill 5 passed the House 93-33. The House and Senate then exchanged messages on the fiscal 2027 budget bills, Senate Bill 282 and Senate Bill 284, after each chamber declined to recede from its amendments and agreed to conference committees. The House appointed conferees for both measures. The session concluded with committee and personal announcements, including upcoming committee meetings, a Jewish Caucus and Women’s Caucus lunch event, a disabilities art show reception, recognition of the doctor of the day, and a motion to recess until Monday, March 30 at 8:00 p.m.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Phil, you're going to have to get yourself out of your district because it's racially gerrymandered one
- Racial gerrymandering. His call doesn't suggest that. The call says what it says.
- To those federal lawsuits says there is no racial gerrymandering in the drawing of these congressional
- If the state of Texas fails to rectify by the racial gerrymandering, the Attorney General reserves the
- We would not have filed a racially gerrymandered district.
Keywords:
redistricting, Senate procedures, public input, Texas Legislature, amendments, Texas Senate, congressional districts, legislative procedures, legislative transparency, Senate rules, public hearings, committee procedures, hemp regulation, consumable products, cannabinoids, occupational licenses, criminal offenses, SB 11, Texas attorney general, election crimes
Summary:
The meeting centered around the discussion of congressional redistricting, where the committee established the procedures to ensure a fair and transparent process. Led by Senator King, the session focused on adopting a resolution that authorized a special committee dedicated to congressional redistricting and allowed for regional hearings to gather public input via videoconferencing. Concerns were raised about ensuring adequate notice for public participation, especially from marginalized communities potentially affected by proposed changes. Disagreements emerged regarding the timeline for regional hearings and how to address the implications of the redistricting process on minority districts. Overall, participants acknowledged the complex nature of redistricting and the importance of engaging constituents in the legislative process.
TX
Texas 89th 2nd C.S.
Senate Session (Part I)Receipt of House messages. Aug 21st, 2025
Texas Senate Floor Meeting
Keywords:
school assessment, public education, accountability, transparency, education standards, STAAR, Texas Education Agency, TEA, public school accountability, school ratings, A-F ratings, assessment reform, student testing, benchmark tests, interim assessments, through-year assessment, diagnostic reports, college career military readiness, CCMR, local accountability plans
Summary:
The Senate briefly convened and received a message from the House stating that the House was taking a vote. No bills, motions, or substantive policy matters were discussed in the exchange.
Pursuant to a previously adopted motion, the Senate then adjourned until 7 p.m. on Thursday, August 21.
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Press Conference: Senator Mayes Middleton Aug 4th, 2025
Texas Senate Floor Meeting
Keywords:
real property, fraud, theft, elderly, disabled, statute of limitations, criminal offense, property rights, property tax, ad valorem tax, voter-approval tax rate, no-new-revenue tax rate, tax rate calculation, Tax Code, local government finance, municipality, county, special taxing unit, sales and use tax, property tax cap
TX
Keywords:
real property, fraud, theft, elderly, disabled, statute of limitations, criminal offense, property rights, property tax, ad valorem tax, voter-approval tax rate, no-new-revenue tax rate, tax rate calculation, Tax Code, local government finance, municipality, county, special taxing unit, sales and use tax, property tax cap
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Examples include Pennsylvania, which struck down a gerrymandered map and an onerous voter ID requirement
- Examples include Pennsylvania, which struck down a gerrymandered map and an onerous voter ID requirement
- Examples include Pennsylvania, which struck down a gerrymandered map and an onerous voter ID requirement
- Examples include Pennsylvania, which struck down a gerrymandered map and an onerous voter ID requirement
- and all of the things gerrymandering and all of the things that<00:27:06.960>
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Summary:
The Senate Elections Committee met on February 6, 2025, and first considered the reappointment of Steven Swanson to the Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Board. Swanson described his background in legal aid, lobbying, judging, and international rule-of-law work, and said he wanted to continue serving the public. Committee members praised his experience and discussed the importance of campaign finance oversight, including preventing corporate participation in Minnesota elections. Senator Wosinski moved to recommend Swanson’s confirmation, and the motion was adopted.
The committee then heard Senate File 529, a proposed constitutional amendment to state that elections shall be free, fair, and equal, and that no civil or military power may interfere with the free exercise of the right to vote. Senator Dibble presented the bill as a way to strengthen voting rights and provide a constitutional basis to challenge voter suppression, gerrymandering, and unfair campaign practices. Testimony in support came from David Fischer of Clean Elections Minnesota and Jean Massie of Fair Vote Minnesota, both of whom argued the amendment would protect access to voting, increase confidence in elections, and align Minnesota with other states that have similar language.
Members discussed whether the amendment’s broad language could invite judicial interpretation or affect future election laws. Senator Koran questioned how the proposal would improve Minnesota’s already high turnout, while Senator Grant raised concerns that the terms “free, fair, and equal” were undefined and could shift power to the courts. Senator Lucero proposed an oral amendment to add “ensuring one eligible citizen, one vote” after the word “equal,” saying it would address concerns about future voter ID laws. The amendment was restated by counsel and discussed, with Senator Dibble saying it did not significantly harm the bill but suggesting it might imply a requirement he did not intend. The transcript ends during discussion of that oral amendment, and no final vote on the bill itself is shown.
VA
Transcript Highlights:
- Democrat Governor Abigail Spanberger in 2019: "Gerrymandering is detrimental to our democracy, and it
- Opposing gerrymandering should be a bipartisan priority."
- Democrat Congressman Don Beyer in 2020: "Gerrymandering is cheating.
- deserves a redistricting process that produces fair maps and ends partisan, racial, and prison gerrymandering
- maybe we should act a little bit more like those brave Republicans in Indiana who said no to gerrymandering
AL
Alabama 2026 1st Special Session
Alabama House Special Session 2026 May 8th, 2026
Alabama House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- . >> The 2021 racially gerrymandered map? >> Yes.
- >> The map that you're trying to introduce. >> I'm not introducing a map. >> The 2021 racially gerrymandered
- And Hofeller was a nationally known gerrymandering expert.
- North Carolina sued to keep his records from being released, and they were accused of racial gerrymandering
- I wanted you to just be honest with me. >> So, Hofler helped write this playbook to racially gerrymander
AL
Alabama 2026 1st Special Session
Alabama House Special Session 2026 May 6th, 2026
Alabama House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- And we oppose unnecessary obstacles to voting, including gerrymandering, racial racial discrimination
- How will racially gerrymandered congressional districts encourage or increase voter participation when
- He was a racial gerrymandering mastermind.
- You just carried a racially gerrymandered map without knowledge after thought. >> After it was done,
- So, we're going back to gerrymandering. Is that what we're doing?
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Indian Affairs Jul 17th, 2025
House Government, Elections & Indian Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- We're going to talk about racial gerrymandering, partisan gerrymandering, and incumbency protection.
- Kathleen, you made a statement about racial gerrymandering.
- Your question about racial gerrymandering, New Mexico has an objective history of racial gerrymandering
- But all the facts regarding historical racial gerrymandering are there for you to read.
- at the federal level. that prevent racial gerrymandering from happening.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- that said, Phil, you're going to have to get yourself out of your district because it's racially gerrymandered
- that the previous congressional districts in Texas constitute unconstitutionally based racial gerrymandering
- And Ken Paxton in his response... to those federal lawsuits says there is no racial gerrymandering in
- I'm aware of what the defendants' pleadings have presented, that there was no racial gerrymandering and
- we're here because the DOJ has asked us to be here, alleging that there was some kind of reverse gerrymandering
Bills:
SR5, SB5, SB11, SB12, SB25, SB26, SB28, SB35, SB5, SB11, SB12, SB25, SB26, SB28, SB35, SB5, SB11, SB12, SB25, SB26, SB28, SB35, SR5
Keywords:
redistricting, Senate procedures, public input, Texas Legislature, amendments, Texas Senate, congressional districts, legislative procedures, legislative transparency, Senate rules, public hearings, committee procedures, hemp regulation, consumable products, cannabinoids, occupational licenses, criminal offenses, SB 11, Texas attorney general, election crimes
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
December 10, 2025 - 09:00 AM
Transcript Highlights:
- In 1993, for example, that was the first time that racial gerrymandering was recognized as a cause of
- Racial gerrymandering was recognized as a cause of action.
- In 1993, for example, that was the first time that racial gerrymandering was recognized as a cause of
- In other words, the predominance limit on the use of racial gerrymandering was recognized as a cause
Summary:
The Select Committee on Congressional Redistricting met for an informational presentation from outside counsel Andy Bartos on the legal standards governing congressional redistricting. He reviewed federal Equal Protection principles, Florida’s non-diminishment provision, and Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act, explaining how race can be considered in redistricting but generally cannot be the predominant factor. He also discussed the Florida Constitution’s tiered standards, including the prohibition on intentional political favoritism, compactness, and the requirement to use existing political and geographical boundaries where feasible.
Bartos focused on two recent or pending cases: the Florida Supreme Court’s Black Voters Matter decision, which upheld the legislature’s 2022 congressional map and held that the non-diminishment clause does not justify making race predominant absent specific identifiable discrimination, and Louisiana v. Callais, pending before the U.S. Supreme Court, which may further clarify whether race may be used predominantly to comply with the Voting Rights Act or whether Section 2 remains constitutional as applied. He also explained how courts assess compactness and intent, and how data such as the 2020 census, voter registration, turnout, and election results are used for voting-rights analysis.
Members asked about what triggers redistricting, whether the legislature must redraw maps now, what data is available in the mapping tool, how intent is measured, and whether public input opportunities will be provided. Bartos said redistricting timing is largely a legislative judgment unless a court requires changes, that the committee can consider whether BVM or the eventual Callais decision warrants revisions, and that the Callais ruling will bind Louisiana directly but serve as precedent for other courts. No votes or legislative actions were taken, and the meeting adjourned after the presentation and questions.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Well, I know that they ran a gerrymandering analysis and other reviews as are typically done in the redistricting
- also am not, I don't have the expertise to analyze the statistical parts of a review such as gerrymandering
- A racial gerrymander?
- Members establishing a redistricting commission would reduce the opportunity for gerrymandering and improve
Bills:
SB 2, SB 5, SB 9, SB 7, SB 17, SB 4, HB4, HB1, HB3, HB20, HB22, SB9, SB7, SB17, SB4, HB4, SB2, SB5
Keywords:
disaster relief, flood preparedness, emergency funding, local government support, meteorological forecasting, school assessment, public education, accountability, transparency, education standards, STAAR, Texas Education Agency, TEA, public school accountability, school ratings, A-F ratings, assessment reform, student testing, benchmark tests, interim assessments
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Friday, September 19, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- That is the political gerrymandering.
- It says partisan gerrymandering is the new law of the land in California, the highest law of the land
- I've discussed my opposition to partisan gerrymandering.
- Uh I've discussed my uh opposition to<03:14:40.399>
partisan <03:14:40.880>gerrymandering. - Uh and I in to partisan gerrymandering.