“Changing the constitutionally mandated frequency of redistricting — however temporary the change — is not merely a mechanism to administer the new congressional district map,” Chief Justice Monica Marquez wrote in one unanimous decision. Advertisement “Instead, it represents a seismic shift to Colorado’s longstanding redistricting process enshrined in the state constitution,” her opinion noted further.
Had the initiatives qualified for the November ballot and been approved by voters, the revised congressional map would have taken effect for the 2028 elections
A spokesperson for Coloradans for a Level Playing Field did not immediately comment on the rulings.
The legal challenge comes amid a broader national debate over mid-decade congressional redistricting.
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