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Mississippi

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 Mississippi, then national events that apply here. See the national timeline.

Congressional districts in Mississippi

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 Mississippi

1999

  1. Jun 28, 1999 County Polling places and drop boxes Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects to McComb's designation of the American Legion Hut as a polling place

    The Justice Department's letter of June 28, 1999 to the City of McComb (Pike County) did not object to the 1997 redistricting plan, two new precincts and certain polling place changes, but stated: "on behalf of the Attorney General, I must object to the designation of the American Legion Hut as a polling place location."

    Source last checked Oct 20, 2026

1998

  1. Aug 17, 1998 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

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

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Mississippi records an objection letter dated August 17, 1998, to Grenada (Grenada County). The list describes the change as "Annexation; cancellation of the election; redistricting plan." The list adds the note "Withdrawn 6-28-05." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

1997

  1. Sep 22, 1997 State Laws and rules Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects to Mississippi's administrative plan for implementing the National Voter Registration Act

    In a letter of September 22, 1997 the Justice Department wrote: "on behalf of the Attorney General, I must object to Mississippi's administrative plan for implementation of the NVRA." The letter says that until the objection is withdrawn or a D.C. court judgment is obtained, the objected-to changes remain legally unenforceable.

    Related: National Voter Registration Act of 1993 becomes law

    Source last checked Oct 20, 2026

  2. Mar 3, 1997 County Laws and rules Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Grenada (Grenada County): Special referendum election

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Mississippi records an objection letter dated March 3, 1997, to Grenada (Grenada County). The list describes the change as "Special referendum election." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

1995

  1. Dec 4, 1995 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Aberdeen (Monroe County): 1994 redistricting plan

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Mississippi records an objection letter dated December 4, 1995, to Aberdeen (Monroe County). The list describes the change as "1994 redistricting plan." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  2. Jun 20, 1995 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Union County: 1995 redistricting plan (board of supervisors)

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Mississippi records an objection letter dated June 20, 1995, to Union County. The list describes the change as "1995 redistricting plan (board of supervisors)." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  3. Apr 11, 1995 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Chickasaw County: 1994 redistricting plan

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Mississippi records an objection letter dated April 11, 1995, to Chickasaw County. The list describes the change as "1994 redistricting plan." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  4. Mar 20, 1995 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Monroe County: 1995 redistricting plan

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Mississippi records an objection letter dated March 20, 1995, to Monroe County. The list describes the change as "1995 redistricting plan." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  5. Jan 30, 1995 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Adams County: 1994 redistricting plan (board of supervisors)

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Mississippi records an objection letter dated January 30, 1995, to Adams County. The list describes the change as "1994 redistricting plan (board of supervisors)." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

1994

  1. Dec 19, 1994 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Quitman (Clarke County)

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Mississippi records an objection letter dated December 19, 1994, to Quitman (Clarke County). The list describes the change as "Method of election in the context of the proposed districting plan for both the board of alderpersons and the municipal party committees." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  2. Apr 18, 1994 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Carroll County: 1993 redistricting plan

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Mississippi records an objection letter dated April 18, 1994, to Carroll County. The list describes the change as "1993 redistricting plan." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  3. Jan 10, 1994 County Laws and rules Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Clarke County: Special election (constable)

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Mississippi records an objection letter dated January 10, 1994, to Clarke County. The list describes the change as "Special election (constable)." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

1993

  1. Dec 21, 1993 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Canton (Madison County): 1993 redistricting plan (board of aldermembers)

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Mississippi records an objection letter dated December 21, 1993, to Canton (Madison County). The list describes the change as "1993 redistricting plan (board of aldermembers)." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  2. Oct 29, 1993 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Okolona (Chickasaw County): 1993 redistricting plan (board of aldermembers)

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Mississippi records an objection letter dated October 29, 1993, to Okolona (Chickasaw County). The list describes the change as "1993 redistricting plan (board of aldermembers)." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  3. Sep 17, 1993 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Monroe County: 1992 redistricting plan

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Mississippi records an objection letter dated September 17, 1993, to Monroe County. The list describes the change as "1992 redistricting plan." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  4. Jun 4, 1993 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Charleston (Tallahatchie County): Redistricting plan

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Mississippi records an objection letter dated June 4, 1993, to Charleston (Tallahatchie County). The list describes the change as "Redistricting plan." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  5. Mar 30, 1993 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Gloster (Amite County): Redistricting plan

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Mississippi records an objection letter dated March 30, 1993, to Gloster (Amite County). The list describes the change as "Redistricting plan." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  6. Mar 26, 1993 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Chickasaw County: Redistricting plan (supervisor districts)

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Mississippi records an objection letter dated March 26, 1993, to Chickasaw County. The list describes the change as "Redistricting plan (supervisor districts)." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  7. Mar 22, 1993 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Lee County: Redistricting plan (supervisor districts)

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Mississippi records an objection letter dated March 22, 1993, to Lee County. The list describes the change as "Redistricting plan (supervisor districts)." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  8. Feb 22, 1993 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Greenville (Washington County): Redistricting plan

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Mississippi records an objection letter dated February 22, 1993, to Greenville (Washington County). The list describes the change as "Redistricting plan." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

1992

  1. Nov 30, 1992 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Amite County: Redistricting plan (supervisor districts)

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Mississippi records an objection letter dated November 30, 1992, to Amite County. The list describes the change as "Redistricting plan (supervisor districts)." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  2. Oct 13, 1992 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Marshall County: Redistricting plan (supervisor districts)

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Mississippi records an objection letter dated October 13, 1992, to Marshall County. The list describes the change as "Redistricting plan (supervisor districts)." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  3. May 21, 1992 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Sunflower County: Redistricting plan (supervisor districts)

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Mississippi records an objection letter dated May 21, 1992, to Sunflower County. The list describes the change as "Redistricting plan (supervisor districts)." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  4. May 1, 1992 State Laws and rules Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects to part of the witness certification requirement for Mississippi mail-in voter registration

    The Justice Department's May 1, 1992 letter on the voucher requirement for mail-in registration states that the Attorney General "does not interpose any objection to the submitted changes, except for one part of the witness certification requirement discussed below," and that the Department reserved the right to reexamine the changes.

    Source last checked Oct 20, 2026

  5. Apr 27, 1992 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Tallahatchie County: Redistricting plan (supervisor districts)

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Mississippi records an objection letter dated April 27, 1992, to Tallahatchie County. The list describes the change as "Redistricting plan (supervisor districts)." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  6. Mar 30, 1992 State Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects to the revised Mississippi Senate plan but not the House plan

    A March 30, 1992 letter says the Attorney General "does not interpose any objection to the proposed districting plan for the Mississippi House of Representatives," which remedied the features identified as objectionable in the July 2, 1991 letter, while the proposed Mississippi Senate redistricting plan "continues to be legally unenforceable" until the objection is withdrawn or a D.C. court judgment is obtained. The letter notes the matter was related to Watson v. Fordice, a case in the Southern District of Mississippi.

    Related: Justice Department objects to Mississippi's 1991 House and Senate redistricting plans

    Source last checked Oct 23, 2026

  7. Jan 13, 1992 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Attala County: Redistricting plan (supervisor districts)

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Mississippi records an objection letter dated January 13, 1992, to Attala County. The list describes the change as "Redistricting plan (supervisor districts)." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

1991

  1. Nov 25, 1991 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Pearl River County: Redistricting plan (supervisor districts)

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Mississippi records an objection letter dated November 25, 1991, to Pearl River County. The list describes the change as "Redistricting plan (supervisor districts)." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  2. Nov 19, 1991 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Perry County: Redistricting plan (supervisor districts)

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Mississippi records an objection letter dated November 19, 1991, to Perry County. The list describes the change as "Redistricting plan (supervisor districts)." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  3. Oct 25, 1991 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Sunflower County: Redistricting plan (supervisor districts)

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Mississippi records an objection letter dated October 25, 1991, to Sunflower County. The list describes the change as "Redistricting plan (supervisor districts)." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  4. Oct 21, 1991 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Leflore County: Redistricting plan (supervisor districts)

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Mississippi records an objection letter dated October 21, 1991, to Leflore County. The list describes the change as "Redistricting plan (supervisor districts)." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  5. Oct 11, 1991 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Tate County: Redistricting plan (supervisor districts)

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Mississippi records an objection letter dated October 11, 1991, to Tate County. The list describes the change as "Redistricting plan (supervisor districts)." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  6. Oct 7, 1991 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Forrest County: Redistricting plan (supervisor districts)

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Mississippi records an objection letter dated October 7, 1991, to Forrest County. The list describes the change as "Redistricting plan (supervisor districts)." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  7. Oct 7, 1991 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Lauderdale County: Redistricting plan (supervisor districts)

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Mississippi records an objection letter dated October 7, 1991, to Lauderdale County. The list describes the change as "Redistricting plan (supervisor districts)." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  8. Sep 30, 1991 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Marshall County: Redistricting plan (supervisor districts)

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Mississippi records an objection letter dated September 30, 1991, to Marshall County. The list describes the change as "Redistricting plan (supervisor districts)." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  9. Sep 30, 1991 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Oktibbeha County: Redistricting plan (supervisor districts)

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Mississippi records an objection letter dated September 30, 1991, to Oktibbeha County. The list describes the change as "Redistricting plan (supervisor districts)." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  10. Sep 30, 1991 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Walthall County: Redistricting plan (supervisor districts)

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Mississippi records an objection letter dated September 30, 1991, to Walthall County. The list describes the change as "Redistricting plan (supervisor districts)." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  11. Sep 24, 1991 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Clarke County: Redistricting plan (supervisor and justice court/constable districts)

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Mississippi records an objection letter dated September 24, 1991, to Clarke County. The list describes the change as "Redistricting plan (supervisor and justice court/constable districts)." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  12. Sep 16, 1991 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Montgomery County: Redistricting plan (justice court districts)

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Mississippi records an objection letter dated September 16, 1991, to Montgomery County. The list describes the change as "Redistricting plan (justice court districts)." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  13. Sep 13, 1991 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Jefferson Davis County: Redistricting plan (supervisor districts)

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Mississippi records an objection letter dated September 13, 1991, to Jefferson Davis County. The list describes the change as "Redistricting plan (supervisor districts)." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  14. Sep 9, 1991 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Benton County: Redistricting plan (supervisor districts)

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Mississippi records an objection letter dated September 9, 1991, to Benton County. The list describes the change as "Redistricting plan (supervisor districts)." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  15. Sep 9, 1991 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Harrison County: Redistricting plan (supervisor districts)

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Mississippi records an objection letter dated September 9, 1991, to Harrison County. The list describes the change as "Redistricting plan (supervisor districts)." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  16. Sep 3, 1991 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Tunica County: Redistricting plan (supervisor districts)

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Mississippi records an objection letter dated September 3, 1991, to Tunica County. The list describes the change as "Redistricting plan (supervisor districts)." The list adds the note "Withdrawn 12-16-91." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  17. Aug 23, 1991 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Amite County: Redistricting plan (supervisor districts)

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Mississippi records an objection letter dated August 23, 1991, to Amite County. The list describes the change as "Redistricting plan (supervisor districts)." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  18. Aug 23, 1991 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Bolivar County: Redistricting plan (supervisor districts)

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Mississippi records an objection letter dated August 23, 1991, to Bolivar County. The list describes the change as "Redistricting plan (supervisor districts)." The list adds the note "Declaratory judgment action dismissed 12-20-94 Bolivar County v. United States, No. 91-2186 (D.D.C.)." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  19. Aug 23, 1991 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Lee County: Redistricting plan (supervisor districts)

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Mississippi records an objection letter dated August 23, 1991, to Lee County. The list describes the change as "Redistricting plan (supervisor districts)." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  20. Aug 2, 1991 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Union County: Redistricting plan (supervisor districts)

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Mississippi records an objection letter dated August 2, 1991, to Union County. The list describes the change as "Redistricting plan (supervisor districts)." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  21. Jul 19, 1991 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Hinds County: Redistricting plan (supervisor districts)

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Mississippi records an objection letter dated July 19, 1991, to Hinds County. The list describes the change as "Redistricting plan (supervisor districts)." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  22. Jul 15, 1991 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Bolivar County: Redistricting plan (supervisor districts)

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Mississippi records an objection letter dated July 15, 1991, to Bolivar County. The list describes the change as "Redistricting plan (supervisor districts)." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  23. Jul 2, 1991 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Tate County: Redistricting plan (supervisor districts)

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Mississippi records an objection letter dated July 2, 1991, to Tate County. The list describes the change as "Redistricting plan (supervisor districts)." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  24. Jul 2, 1991 State Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects to Mississippi's 1991 House and Senate redistricting plans

    In a letter of July 2, 1991 the Justice Department wrote: "I must, on behalf of the Attorney General, interpose an objection to the proposed redistricting plans for the Mississippi House of Representatives and the Mississippi Senate." The letter states that until the objection is withdrawn or a D.C. court judgment is obtained, the submitted changes remain legally unenforceable.

    Related: Justice Department objects to the revised Mississippi Senate plan but not the House plan

    Source last checked Oct 20, 2026

  25. Apr 26, 1991 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Monroe County: Redistricting plan (supervisor districts)

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Mississippi records an objection letter dated April 26, 1991, to Monroe County. The list describes the change as "Redistricting plan (supervisor districts)." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

1990

  1. Oct 5, 1990 County Polling places and drop boxes Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects to Simpson County's polling place selections for three new precincts

    In a letter of October 5, 1990 the Justice Department did not object to certain precinct realignments and the Jupiter precinct polling place, but wrote: "on behalf of the Attorney General, I must object to the proposed polling place selections for the proposed Magee 1, Mendenhall 1, and Weathersby voting precincts."

    Source last checked Oct 20, 2026

  2. Oct 2, 1990 County Laws and rules Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects to changes by the Cleveland Consolidated School District in Bolivar County, including cancelling the November 1990 election

    The Justice Department's index describes the October 2, 1990 objection as concerning the district's "abandonment of single-member districting plan, the delay in implementing single-member districts, the cancellation of the November 1990 general election, and the holding over of trustees elected at large." The letter states: "on behalf of the Attorney General, I must object to the submitted changes."

    Source last checked Oct 20, 2026

  3. Feb 27, 1990 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Chickasaw County: Redistricting plan (supervisors districts)

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Mississippi records an objection letter dated February 27, 1990, to Chickasaw County. The list describes the change as "Redistricting plan (supervisors districts)." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

Nationwide

1993

  1. Jun 28, 1993 National Courts and officials Decided by a court

    Supreme Court decides Shaw v. Reno

    On June 28, 1993, the U.S. Supreme Court held that voters stated a claim under the Equal Protection Clause by alleging that a reapportionment plan was "so irrational on its face that it can be understood only as an effort to segregate voters into separate districts on the basis of race," without sufficient justification.

    Source last checked Oct 23, 2026

  2. May 20, 1993 National Laws and rules Enacted

    National Voter Registration Act of 1993 becomes law

    Public Law 103-31, the National Voter Registration Act of 1993, is dated May 20, 1993. The law states its purpose as "to establish procedures that will increase the number of eligible citizens who register to vote in elections for Federal office."

    Related: Supreme Court decides Arizona v. Inter Tribal Council of Arizona · Supreme Court decides Husted v. A. Philip Randolph Institute

    Source last checked Oct 29, 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 · Back to the 2026 voting center.