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Rep. Kiley forces vote on bill to ban midcycle redistricting

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Representative Kevin Kiley has initiated a discharge petition to compel a House vote on his bill that would prohibit midcycle redistricting. Kiley, who recently became an independent after his district was reshaped by redistricting, argues that this practice fuels partisan advantage and harms democracy. He is seeking support from House Democrats, including Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, to advance the legislation, though Jeffries' office has indicated opposition, stating the bill would disadvantage Democratic-led states. AI

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Rep. Kiley forces vote on bill to ban midcycle redistricting

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  1. Axios Technology TIER_1 English(EN) · Andrew Solender ·

    Independent Rep. Kiley moves to force vote to ban midcycle redistricting

    <p>Rep. <a href="https://www.axios.com/2026/03/09/republican-kiley-gop-indepedent-mike-johnson" target="_blank">Kevin Kiley</a> (I-Calif.) introduced a discharge petition Tuesday to force a House vote on his bill banning <a href="https://www.axios.com/2026/04/23/republicans-redis…

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