Twin Falls County to bring redistricting challenge to Idaho Supreme Court
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October 28, 2011
TWIN FALLS, Idaho: Local government officials in Twin Falls are considering bringing their complaints about the recently adopted redistricting plan in Idaho to the Idaho Supreme Court. Any citizen can file a complaint about redistricting, and such complaints go directly to the state's high court.[1]The Idaho redistricting commission recently voted to adopt a new congressional map. Secretary of State Ben Ysura announced that the new districts would go into effect immediately. It has been reported that Twin Falls county and city officials are unhappy with the new maps because they fear it weakens their power.[2]
The new map splits Twin Falls County into three legislative districts, with the city of Twin Falls making up one district and the rural portions of the county being split into two districts. The city of Twin Falls was previously split into two districts. Twin Falls city councilman Lance Clow said, “We got the short end of the stick."[2] He is concerned because under the new congressional maps, only three legislators from one district will represent the city, when in the past it was possible for six legislators to be elected from within city limits.[1] The Twin Falls city council will hold a closed-door session on November 7th to weigh their options.[1]
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