U.S. judges deny delaying vote in N.C. primary over redistricting
Tuesday, January 29th, 2008
By Staff
Raleigh | North Carolina can use its current legislative district boundaries in the May primary, federal judges ruled Monday, denying a request by Republican voters who sued over the maps.
The GOP voters argued the boundaries for dozens of state House and Senate voting districts are unconstitutional and said the maps should be redrawn for this year's elections.
Writing for the three-judge panel, Chief U.S. District Court Judge Louise Flanagan said the lawsuit can continue. But she denied the request for a preliminary injunction to block the use of the boundaries and order new maps be created.
A change in the maps at this point likely would have forced state officials to push back the May 6 primary for governor, U.S. Senate and House and General Assembly since candidates can begin filing Feb. 11. The presidential primaries on the same date also would have been in jeopardy. (more…)
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