Republican-backed initiatives
Coverage of Republican-backed initiatives in the Nexus archive.
- Colorado court rejects November ballot initiatives aimed at redrawing congressional districts
Colorado's Supreme Court rejected ballot initiatives aimed at redrawing congressional districts, citing a violation of the state constitution's multi-subject rule. The initiatives, which sought to bypass the independent redistricting commission, were struck down alongside Republican-backed counter proposals. The decision impacts efforts to adjust district maps before the next census.
- Colorado court rejects November ballot initiatives aimed at redrawing congressional districts
Colorado's Supreme Court rejected ballot initiatives aimed at redrawing congressional districts, citing violations of the state constitution's multi-subject prohibition. The initiatives, which sought to bypass an independent redistricting commission, were part of broader efforts by Democrats to influence future elections, but the court invalidated both Democratic and Republican-backed proposals.