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A dated list of changes to how Americans vote: district maps, polling places and drop boxes, voting laws and rules, and courts and election officials. Each entry says who did what and when, shows what became of it, and links to the page it rests on. Attempts that failed are listed as failed. Entries that rest on a news report name the outlet.

This is the state view: events recorded for Texas, then national events that apply here. See the national timeline.

Congressional districts in Texas

Choose a district to see the events tagged to it. A number after the district is how many events name it.

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In Texas

1989

  1. Oct 27, 1989 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Cuero (DeWitt County): Districting plan

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Texas records an objection letter dated October 27, 1989, to Cuero (DeWitt County). The list describes the change as "Districting plan." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  2. May 8, 1989 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Refugio Independent School District (Refugio County)

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Texas records an objection letter dated May 8, 1989, to Refugio Independent School District (Refugio County). The list describes the change as "Method of election from seven trustees elected at large (with numbered posts and plurality win) to five single-member districts and two at-large positions (plurality win), the districting plan, an implementation schedule which includes staggered terms for the two at-large seats, and the selection of two polling places." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  3. Mar 20, 1989 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Baytown (Chambers and Harris Counties): Method of election (5-3-1)

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Texas records an objection letter dated March 20, 1989, to Baytown (Chambers and Harris Counties). The list describes the change as "Method of election (5-3-1); districting plan; increase in number of councilmembers from seven to nine; provision that the three at-large members other than the mayor will be elected from numbered positions to staggered terms." The list links the objection letter.

    Counties: Chambers County, Harris County

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  4. Feb 27, 1989 County Laws and rules Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Dallas County: Absentee voting procedures for the November 8, 1988, general election

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Texas records an objection letter dated February 27, 1989, to Dallas County. The list describes the change as "Absentee voting procedures for the November 8, 1988, general election." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  5. Feb 3, 1989 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in El Campo (Wharton County): Numbered positions and a majority-vote requirement for the at-large positions

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Texas records an objection letter dated February 3, 1989, to El Campo (Wharton County). The list describes the change as "Numbered positions and a majority-vote requirement for the at-large positions." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

1988

  1. Sep 26, 1988 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Lynn County: Reduction in the number of justice of the peace and constable precincts from five to one

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Texas records an objection letter dated September 26, 1988, to Lynn County. The list describes the change as "Reduction in the number of justice of the peace and constable precincts from five to one." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  2. Aug 12, 1988 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Jasper (Jasper County): Annexation

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Texas records an objection letter dated August 12, 1988, to Jasper (Jasper County). The list describes the change as "Ordinance No. 3-88-1--annexation." The list adds the note "Withdrawn 12-24-91 upon change in method of election." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  3. Jun 14, 1988 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in San Patricio County

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Texas records an objection letter dated June 14, 1988, to San Patricio County. The list describes the change as "Reduction in the number of justice of the peace and constable precincts and the districting plan adopted for its implementation." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  4. Apr 18, 1988 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Marshall Independent School District (Harrison County): Method of election

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Texas records an objection letter dated April 18, 1988, to Marshall Independent School District (Harrison County). The list describes the change as "Method of election; districting plan; majority-vote requirement for trustees elected from single-member districts; polling place consolidation." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  5. Jan 22, 1988 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Hondo Independent School District (Frio and Medina Counties): Method of election

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Texas records an objection letter dated January 22, 1988, to Hondo Independent School District (Frio and Medina Counties). The list describes the change as "Method of election; districting plan." The list links the objection letter.

    Counties: Frio County, Medina County

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  6. Jan 4, 1988 County Laws and rules Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Columbus Independent School District (Colorado and Austin Counties): Numbered positions and majority vote requirement

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Texas records an objection letter dated January 4, 1988, to Columbus Independent School District (Colorado and Austin Counties). The list describes the change as "Numbered positions and majority vote requirement." The list links the objection letter.

    Counties: Colorado County, Austin County

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

1987

  1. Oct 2, 1987 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Crockett County

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Texas records an objection letter dated October 2, 1987, to Crockett County. The list describes the change as "Chapter 2, S.B. No. 88 (1987)--to the extent that it proposes to use the at-large system with numbered positions for electing the board of directors for the newly created Crockett County Hospital District." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  2. Jun 22, 1987 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Marlin Independent School District (Falls County): Method of election

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Texas records an objection letter dated June 22, 1987, to Marlin Independent School District (Falls County). The list describes the change as "Method of election; numbered positions and staggered terms for two at-large seats; implementation schedule." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

1986

  1. Dec 29, 1986 County Laws and rules Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Wharton Independent School District (Wharton County): Majority vote requirement

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Texas records an objection letter dated December 29, 1986, to Wharton Independent School District (Wharton County). The list describes the change as "Majority vote requirement." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  2. Oct 14, 1986 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Trinity Valley Community College District (Anderson, Henderson, Hunt, Kaufman and Van Zandt Counties): Redistricting plan

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Texas records an objection letter dated October 14, 1986, to Trinity Valley Community College District (Anderson, Henderson, Hunt, Kaufman and Van Zandt Counties). The list describes the change as "Redistricting plan." The list links the objection letter.

    Counties: Anderson County, Henderson County, Hunt County, Kaufman County, Van Zandt County

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  3. Jul 18, 1986 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in El Campo (Wharton County): Two districting plans

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Texas records an objection letter dated July 18, 1986, to El Campo (Wharton County). The list describes the change as "Two districting plans." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  4. Apr 10, 1986 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Plainview Independent School District (Hale County): Method of election and districting plan

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Texas records an objection letter dated April 10, 1986, to Plainview Independent School District (Hale County). The list describes the change as "Method of election and districting plan." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

1985

  1. Nov 18, 1985 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Lynn County: Reduction in the number of justice of the peace and constable precincts from five to one

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Texas records an objection letter dated November 18, 1985, to Lynn County. The list describes the change as "Reduction in the number of justice of the peace and constable precincts from five to one." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  2. Nov 8, 1985 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in El Campo (Wharton County)

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Texas records an objection letter dated November 8, 1985, to El Campo (Wharton County). The list describes the change as "1975 imposition of numbered positions and a majority vote requirement, and the 1985 change to the election of four councilmembers by single-member districts and three at large with a new staggering method." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  3. Aug 6, 1985 County Laws and rules Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Dawson County: Bilingual election procedures

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Texas records an objection letter dated August 6, 1985, to Dawson County. The list describes the change as "Bilingual election procedures." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  4. Feb 26, 1985 County Laws and rules Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Liberty-Eylau Independent School District (Bowie County): Majority vote requirement

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Texas records an objection letter dated February 26, 1985, to Liberty-Eylau Independent School District (Bowie County). The list describes the change as "Majority vote requirement." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  5. Jan 18, 1985 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Rusk Independent School District (Cherokee County): Numbered posts

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Texas records an objection letter dated January 18, 1985, to Rusk Independent School District (Cherokee County). The list describes the change as "Numbered posts." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

1984

  1. Nov 9, 1984 County Laws and rules Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in El Paso Independent School District (El Paso County): Implementation schedule for the election of board members

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Texas records an objection letter dated November 9, 1984, to El Paso Independent School District (El Paso County). The list describes the change as "Implementation schedule for the election of board members." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  2. Apr 2, 1984 County Polling places and drop boxes Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Wilmer-Hutchins Independent School District (Dallas County): Four polling place and absentee voting location changes

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Texas records an objection letter dated April 2, 1984, to Wilmer-Hutchins Independent School District (Dallas County). The list describes the change as "Four polling place and absentee voting location changes." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

1983

  1. Dec 27, 1983 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Pewitt Consolidated Independent School District (Cass, Morris, and Titus Counties): Numbered posts

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Texas records an objection letter dated December 27, 1983, to Pewitt Consolidated Independent School District (Cass, Morris, and Titus Counties). The list describes the change as "Numbered posts." The list links the objection letter.

    Counties: Cass County, Morris County, Titus County

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  2. Oct 20, 1983 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Jefferson County (Beaumont and South Park Independent School Districts): Dissolution of the Beaumont Independent School District

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Texas records an objection letter dated October 20, 1983, to Jefferson County (Beaumont and South Park Independent School Districts). The list describes the change as "Dissolution of the Beaumont Independent School District; the creation of a common school district and its attachment to the South Park Independent School District." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  3. Aug 19, 1983 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Stockdale Independent School District (Wilson County): Numbered posts

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Texas records an objection letter dated August 19, 1983, to Stockdale Independent School District (Wilson County). The list describes the change as "Numbered posts." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

1982

  1. Oct 14, 1982 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Pleasanton (Atascosa County): Numbered posts

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Texas records an objection letter dated October 14, 1982, to Pleasanton (Atascosa County). The list describes the change as "Numbered posts." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  2. Oct 4, 1982 County Laws and rules Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Harris County School District: Election date

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Texas records an objection letter dated October 4, 1982, to Harris County School District. The list describes the change as "Election date." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  3. Mar 15, 1982 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Angleton Independent School District (Brazoria County): Numbered posts

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Texas records an objection letter dated March 15, 1982, to Angleton Independent School District (Brazoria County). The list describes the change as "Numbered posts; majority vote requirement." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  4. Mar 12, 1982 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Port Arthur (Jefferson County): Consolidation of City of Port Arthur and Town of Griffing Park

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Texas records an objection letter dated March 12, 1982, to Port Arthur (Jefferson County). The list describes the change as "Consolidation of City of Port Arthur and Town of Griffing Park; method of election." The list adds the note "Consolidation precleared 3-21-83 upon change in method of election." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  5. Feb 18, 1982 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Uvalde County: Redistricting

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Texas records an objection letter dated February 18, 1982, to Uvalde County. The list describes the change as "Redistricting." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  6. Jan 22, 1982 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Uvalde County: Redistricting

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Texas records an objection letter dated January 22, 1982, to Uvalde County. The list describes the change as "Redistricting." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

1981

  1. Jun 5, 1981 County Polling places and drop boxes Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Burleson County Hospital District (Burleson County): Reduction of polling places from thirteen to one

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Texas records an objection letter dated June 5, 1981, to Burleson County Hospital District (Burleson County). The list describes the change as "Reduction of polling places from thirteen to one." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  2. Mar 16, 1981 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Liberty Independent School District (Liberty County): Numbered posts

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Texas records an objection letter dated March 16, 1981, to Liberty Independent School District (Liberty County). The list describes the change as "Numbered posts." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  3. Feb 9, 1981 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in West Orange-Cove Consolidated Independent School District (Orange County): Numbered posts

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Texas records an objection letter dated February 9, 1981, to West Orange-Cove Consolidated Independent School District (Orange County). The list describes the change as "Numbered posts; majority vote requirement." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

1980

  1. Nov 4, 1980 County Polling places and drop boxes Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Wilson County: Polling place

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Texas records an objection letter dated November 4, 1980, to Wilson County. The list describes the change as "Polling place." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  2. Sep 3, 1980 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Victoria (Victoria County): Four annexations

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Texas records an objection letter dated September 3, 1980, to Victoria (Victoria County). The list describes the change as "Four annexations." The list adds the note "Withdrawn 3-13-81 upon change in electoral system." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  3. Aug 12, 1980 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Jim Wells County: Redistricting

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Texas records an objection letter dated August 12, 1980, to Jim Wells County. The list describes the change as "Redistricting." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  4. Aug 8, 1980 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Cleveland Independent School District (Liberty County): Numbered posts

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Texas records an objection letter dated August 8, 1980, to Cleveland Independent School District (Liberty County). The list describes the change as "Numbered posts." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  5. Jul 23, 1980 County Laws and rules Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Port Arthur (Jefferson County): Referendum election

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Texas records an objection letter dated July 23, 1980, to Port Arthur (Jefferson County). The list describes the change as "Referendum election." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  6. Apr 16, 1980 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Corpus Christi Independent School District (Nueces County): Apportionment plan (four single-member districts, three at-large)

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Texas records an objection letter dated April 16, 1980, to Corpus Christi Independent School District (Nueces County). The list describes the change as "Apportionment plan (four single-member districts, three at-large)." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  7. Apr 3, 1980 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Nacogdoches Independent School District (Nacogdoches County): Apportionment plan (five single-member districts, two at-large)

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Texas records an objection letter dated April 3, 1980, to Nacogdoches Independent School District (Nacogdoches County). The list describes the change as "Apportionment plan (five single-member districts, two at-large)." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  8. Mar 5, 1980 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Port Arthur (Jefferson County): Six annexations

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Texas records an objection letter dated March 5, 1980, to Port Arthur (Jefferson County). The list describes the change as "Six annexations." The list adds the note "Declaratory judgment denied in City of Port Arthur v. United States, 517 F. Supp. 987 (D.D.C. 1981), aff'd, 459 U.S. 159 (1982); objection to annexation Withdrawn 3-21-83 upon change in method of election." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  9. Feb 25, 1980 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Cochran County: Redistricting

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Texas records an objection letter dated February 25, 1980, to Cochran County. The list describes the change as "Redistricting; additional voting precincts; polling places." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  10. Feb 1, 1980 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Comal County: Redistricting

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Texas records an objection letter dated February 1, 1980, to Comal County. The list describes the change as "Redistricting." The list adds the note "Withdrawn 9-22-80." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  11. Feb 1, 1980 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Jim Wells County: Redistricting

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Texas records an objection letter dated February 1, 1980, to Jim Wells County. The list describes the change as "Redistricting." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  12. Jan 17, 1980 County Laws and rules Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Harris County School District: Election date

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Texas records an objection letter dated January 17, 1980, to Harris County School District. The list describes the change as "Election date." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  13. Jan 15, 1980 County Laws and rules Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Port Arthur (Jefferson County): Referendum election

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Texas records an objection letter dated January 15, 1980, to Port Arthur (Jefferson County). The list describes the change as "Ordinance No. 79-119--referendum election." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

Nationwide

1986

  1. Aug 28, 1986 National Laws and rules Enacted

    Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act becomes law

    Public Law 99-410, dated August 28, 1986, may be cited as the "Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act." Its subject is voting in federal elections by members of the uniformed services and by citizens living overseas.

    Related: Military and Overseas Voter Empowerment Act becomes law

    Source last checked Oct 29, 2026

  2. Jun 30, 1986 National Courts and officials Decided by a court

    Supreme Court decides Thornburg v. Gingles

    On June 30, 1986, the U.S. Supreme Court decided its first case under the 1982 version of Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act. The syllabus says minority voters who contend that a multimember form of districting violates Section 2 "must prove that the use of a multimember electoral structure operates to minimize or cancel out their ability to elect their preferred candidates."

    Related: Voting Rights Act Amendments of 1982 become law

    Source last checked Oct 23, 2026

1984

  1. Sep 28, 1984 National Polling places and drop boxes Enacted

    Voting Accessibility for the Elderly and Handicapped Act becomes law

    Public Law 98-435, dated September 28, 1984, is titled "To improve access for handicapped and elderly individuals to registration facilities and polling places for Federal elections."

    Source last checked Oct 22, 2026

1982

  1. Jun 29, 1982 National Laws and rules Enacted

    Voting Rights Act Amendments of 1982 become law

    Public Law 97-205, dated June 29, 1982, rewrote Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act to bar any practice "imposed or applied by any State or political subdivision in a manner which results in a denial or abridgement of the right of any citizen of the United States to vote on account of race or color." It also provided that a section 4 provision expires "at the end of the twenty-five-year period following the effective date" of the 1982 amendments.

    Related: Voting Rights Act reauthorized and amended in 2006 · Supreme Court decides Thornburg v. Gingles · Supreme Court decides City of Mobile v. Bolden · Supreme Court decides Louisiana v. Callais

    Source last checked Oct 29, 2026

1980

  1. Apr 22, 1980 National Courts and officials Decided by a court

    Supreme Court decides City of Mobile v. Bolden

    On April 22, 1980, the U.S. Supreme Court reversed a lower-court ruling against Mobile, Alabama's at-large election system. Four Justices concluded that "Racially discriminatory motivation is a necessary ingredient of a Fifteenth Amendment violation." Congress amended Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act in 1982.

    Related: Voting Rights Act Amendments of 1982 become law

    Source last checked Oct 23, 2026

How this timeline is built

Every entry rests on at least one source that was opened and read, and that source states the date and the fact. Courts, legislatures, election offices, the Justice Department, the Census Bureau, the Federal Register and Congress.gov come first. A news report is used only when no official page states the fact, and it is labeled with the outlet's name. Encyclopedias are not used as sources. History starts in 1965 with the Voting Rights Act. County names come from the Census Bureau's 2024 Gazetteer. Congressional district numbers are those in use for the 2026 election; an event is tagged to a district only when its source names that congressional district.

When a later event changes an earlier one, such as a law later struck down, both entries are listed and point to each other. This page does not predict outcomes or say which party a change helps. U.S. House maps for 2026 · How people voted in past elections, by county · Back to the 2026 voting center.