Tribal voting rights victory shuffles legislative seats
After a three year legal battle following the 2020 census, the newest district lines have been redrawn.
Under new court-ordered maps, Sen. Judy Estenson, R-Warwick, will move from District 15 to 9 and Sen. Kent Weston, R-Sarles, will move from District 9 to 15. (Photos provided by the North Dakota Legislative Assembly)
From the left, incumbent state Reps. Kathy Frelich, Donna Henderson, and Dennis Johnson, all Republicans, live in District 15 as a result of the newest redistricting lines. Two District 15 House seats will be on the ballot in 2024. Johnson has decided not to seek reelection. (Photos provided by the North Dakota Legislative Assembly)
New lines put legislators in different districts
By Jeff Beach | North Dakota Monitor, special to Valley News & Views Some Republicans see it as court-ordered gerr ymandering.
For members of two Native American tribes, they see a chance at better representation in the state Legislature.
A judge’s order to put two Native American reservations in the same legislative district is putting six seats t…
