Mississippi’s Governor Cancels Special Session for Redistricting; Other Southern States Slow-Roll Changes

In this Not the Bee article, Harris Rigby argues that Republican-led southern states are failing to move aggressively on redistricting despite court rulings and major congressional stakes.

• Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves has reportedly canceled plans for a special redistricting session, delaying any map changes until sometime before 2027.
• The article frames Mississippi’s delay as part of a broader pattern of southern Republicans “slow-rolling” redistricting opportunities.
• The author argues that Democrats originally drew racially problematic lines that have now been ruled unconstitutional, yet Republicans are still moving slowly to correct them.
• South Carolina is cited as another state where Republicans are allegedly failing to act with urgency.
• The article praises Tennessee and Florida as examples of Republican-led states that appear more willing to use redistricting strategically.
• Alabama is criticized for not pursuing a more aggressive Republican-favorable map, with Gov. Kay Ivey described as backing a more moderate approach.
• Louisiana is also described as disappointing from the author’s perspective.
• The broader argument is that Democrat-run states would not show the same restraint if the roles were reversed.
• The article warns that Republican hesitation could have national consequences, especially in the fight for control of Congress.

Read the full story: https://notthebee.com/article/mississippis-governor-cancels-special-session-for-redistricting-other-southern-states-slow-roll-changes/