Supreme Court ruling on voting won’t change California districts, but could hurt Democrats
The Supreme Court's ruling on the Voting Rights Act narrows legal protections for minority voters, potentially hurting Democrats in the November election. The decision could allow southern states to redraw their maps and eliminate 'majority-minority' districts, potentially ousting up to 12 Democrats.
The Supreme Court has ruled that Louisiana relied too heavily on race when deciding congressional district borders, narrowing the Voting Rights Act's protections. The decision won't change California's congressional districts, redrawn after voters approved Proposition 50 last November. However, it could impact House majority math in the U.S. Congress, potentially shifting the balance of power toward Republicans. Gov. Gavin Newsom and Attorney General Rob Bonta criticized the ruling, saying it endangers minority voters. The decision could allow southern states to redraw maps, eliminating 'majority-minority' districts and potentially ousting up to 12 Democrats. California's districts were redrawn to favor Democrats, but the ruling could make these gains moot.
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