2020 Census and Redistricting Thread: West Virginia

[Minnesota Mike]

Hang on. Jeez.

https://www.wvlegislature.gov/legisdocs/chamber/2021/3X/floor_amends/SB3033%20SFA%20TRUMP%20_1%2010-13%20adopted.htm

This Trump amendment, which appears to be the one adopted, did flip the districts over and make the 2nd the northern one. (As well as putting Pendleton in the south and Ritchie in the north)

It says "SB3033 SFA TRUMP _1 10-13 adopted.htm"

So I assume that means it's adopted. Huh.

Only possible reason I can think of for this is giving Mooney a tiny bit of legitimacy in his new district retaining the number of his old district.

I watched a little bit of the debate and the reason for the number flip, I kid you not, is they drew the southern district first and the software they used labeled it #1.

[patzer]

Hang on. Jeez.

https://www.wvlegislature.gov/legisdocs/chamber/2021/3X/floor_amends/SB3033%20SFA%20TRUMP%20_1%2010-13%20adopted.htm

This Trump amendment, which appears to be the one adopted, did flip the districts over and make the 2nd the northern one. (As well as putting Pendleton in the south and Ritchie in the north)

It says "SB3033 SFA TRUMP _1 10-13 adopted.htm"

So I assume that means it's adopted. Huh.

Only possible reason I can think of for this is giving Mooney a tiny bit of legitimacy in his new district retaining the number of his old district.

I watched a little bit of the debate and the reason for the number flip, I kid you not, is they drew the southern district first and the software they used labeled it #1.

Do you know if there’s a link to the debate anywhere? I’d like to add that little fact to Wikipedia but would need a source.

[Minnesota Mike]

Hang on. Jeez.

https://www.wvlegislature.gov/legisdocs/chamber/2021/3X/floor_amends/SB3033%20SFA%20TRUMP%20_1%2010-13%20adopted.htm

This Trump amendment, which appears to be the one adopted, did flip the districts over and make the 2nd the northern one. (As well as putting Pendleton in the south and Ritchie in the north)

It says "SB3033 SFA TRUMP _1 10-13 adopted.htm"

So I assume that means it's adopted. Huh.

Only possible reason I can think of for this is giving Mooney a tiny bit of legitimacy in his new district retaining the number of his old district.

I watched a little bit of the debate and the reason for the number flip, I kid you not, is they drew the southern district first and the software they used labeled it #1.

Do you know if there’s a link to the debate anywhere? I’d like to add that little fact to Wikipedia but would need a source.

Sorry I don't know. I can't even remember who said it (Sen Trump?) or exactly when,  I just remember that somebody said it and it made me laugh.

[Frodo]

The West Virginia Senate is done with its map -now the focus turns to the House:

After delays, West Virginia Senate passes redistricting map

In case anyone asks, each Senate district (there are 17 in total) is represented by two senators, making for a 34-seat Senate.  

[Oryxslayer]

The West Virginia Senate is done with its map -now the focus turns to the House:

After delays, West Virginia Senate passes redistricting map

In case anyone asks, each Senate district (there are 17 in total) is represented by two senators, making for a 34-seat Senate.  

Also in case anyone asks, the State House is transitioning from MMD's to SMDs, so things are going to change a lot and not to the benefit of the Democrats - even if there is no gerrymandering.

[GALeftist]

https://twitter.com/greggiroux/status/1451650214239117318

With Justice's signature, West Virginia becomes the fifth non-at-large state to complete its redistricting process.

*yawn*

[Stuart98]

Bye-bye Mooney.

[_.]

Hang on. Jeez.

https://www.wvlegislature.gov/legisdocs/chamber/2021/3X/floor_amends/SB3033%20SFA%20TRUMP%20_1%2010-13%20adopted.htm

This Trump amendment, which appears to be the one adopted, did flip the districts over and make the 2nd the northern one. (As well as putting Pendleton in the south and Ritchie in the north)

It says "SB3033 SFA TRUMP _1 10-13 adopted.htm"

So I assume that means it's adopted. Huh.

Only possible reason I can think of for this is giving Mooney a tiny bit of legitimacy in his new district retaining the number of his old district.

I watched a little bit of the debate and the reason for the number flip, I kid you not, is they drew the southern district first and the software they used labeled it #1.

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[President Punxsutawney Phil]

Bye-bye Mooney.

Yeah, the primary is Likely McKinley. I don't think there's really any way Mooney is favored.

[Frodo]

The new maps passed by the legislature have been signed into law by Governor Jim Justice:

New district maps now available online

And here is where you can find them:

https://sos.wv.gov/elections/Pages/WVRedistricting.aspx