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Beyond Utah’s new maps, will mid-decade redistricting be the new normal?


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Many GOP-led states like Indiana are facing pressure from the president to redistrict. 

However, Utah’s redistricting fight was spearheaded by voters, who ultimately won.  

In Episode 3, Katie McKellar from the Utah News Dispatch will break down the state’s recent redistricting fight between anti-gerrymandering groups and the Utah Legislature. 

You’ll also meet Katharine Biele, one of the plaintiffs of the winning case. She’s the President of the League of Women Voters of Utah.

But is all this mid-decade redistricting normal? Brennan Center for Justice’s Kareem Crayton, who holds a doctorate in political science, will help us answer that. 

Finally, Evening Wrap newsletter author Danielle Gaines shares the top stories she’s watching out for.

Episode produced and edited by Mallory Cheng. Music for Stories From The States composed by David Singer.

Click here for the full transcript: 

Relevant reading from States Newsroom outlets and partners: 

  • Can Trump’s political threats swing Indiana Senate on redistricting? (Indiana Capital Chronicle)
  • Federal court blocks Texas from using new congressional gerrymander in 2026 midterms (The Texas Tribune)
  • Voting rights groups ask federal judges to block new gerrymandered NC congressional districts (NC Newsline)

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