Federal Court Orders New 2017 Elections For State Legislative Districts Print
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Thursday, 01 December 2016 15:08
Just when you thought the election season was over, a federal court has ordered North Carolina to redraw House and Senate districts, and to hold special primary and general elections in fall of 2017.
 
The ruling by a three-judge panel of the Middle District Court sets a deadline of March 15, 2017, for the state to redraw 28 districts ruled unconstitutional. The ruling also means those elected to the state House and Senate a few weeks ago in districts where boundaries now will be altered would serve just one year, not two as expected.
 
The lawsuit challenging the districts contended they were racially gerrymandered. 
 
Republican lawmakers said they will appeal the decision.
 
Under the court order, the primary must be held in late August or early September with a November general election. 
 
 
Last Updated on Thursday, 01 December 2016 15:25