Gov. Sherrill Eyes Redistricting in NJ After Controversial Voting Rights Decision

Mikie Sherrill Pushes New Jersey Redistricting Fight

(Trenton, New Jersey) – New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill is moving toward a redistricting fight as Democrats look for ways to counter Republican gains from new congressional maps in other states. The plan being discussed could reshape New Jersey’s political map in a way that benefits Democrats and potentially adds seats for the party in Congress. Supporters say Democrats cannot sit still while Republican-led states redraw districts to strengthen t…

Gov. Sherrill eyes redistricting in NJ after controversial voting rights decision

As Democrats and Republicans redraw House district boundaries in advance of November, Gov. Mikie Sherrill said she’s open to it in New Jersey. (Photo by Dana DiFilippo/New Jersey Monitor)With the gerrymandering battle heating up nationally as Democrats and Republicans eye control of the U.S. House next year, Gov. Mikie Sherrill says she’s open to redistricting New Jersey’s congressional map and would prod Trenton’s legislative leaders to act if …