WAMC News Podcast - Episode 295

May 09, 2022 00:10:52
WAMC News Podcast - Episode 295
WAMC News Podcast
WAMC News Podcast - Episode 295

May 09 2022 | 00:10:52

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Show Notes

If you thought you finally had the New York election picture — primary dates and new districts — sorted out, think again. New York’s highest court rejected new district maps as “unconstitutional,” echoing complaints from Republican plaintiffs that they favored Democrats. For analysis, we speak with Richard Briffault of Columbia Law School, an expert on redistricting, gerrymandering, voting rights and election law.

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