Gov. Sherrill eyes redistricting in NJ after controversial voting rights decision

As Democrats and Republicans redraw House district boundaries in advance of November, Gov. Mikie Sherrill said she’s open to it in New Jersey.

By: Dana DiFilippo

Outlets: New Jersey Monitor

Published: May 1, 2026

Words: 972

Last Updated: 2 months, 2 weeks ago

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With the gerrymandering battle heating up nationally as Democrats and Republicans eye control of the U.S. House next year, Gov. Mikie Sherrill says she’s open to redistricting New Jersey’s congressional map and would prod Trenton’s legislative leaders to act if GOP states redraw their districts to benefit Republicans.

Sherrill’s comments, made on CNN Thursday night, came after the U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday struck down Louisiana’s congressional maps as unconstitutional, sparking …

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