MS Governor wishes to see redistricting plan in place by the start of 2027 legislative session

MS Governor wishes to see redistricting plan in place by the start of 2027 legislative session

MISSISSIPPI (WCBI) – Governor Tate Reeves would like to see a redistricting plan in place by the start of the legislative session in January. Mid-decade redistricting is unusual. Most plans, when necessary, are carried out within the first couple of years after the release of the most recent census numbers, and are done to adjust for changes in population and demographics. Since the Supreme Court’s ruling in Callais vs Louisiana struck down race…