Democrats Push Back on Redistricting Move | Jackson News

Lieutenant Governor Delbert Hosemann has stripped Senate Minority Leader Derrick Simmons of his redistricting committee seat, sparking backlash from Democrats who warned the move threatens Black representation amid weakened Voting Rights protections. Simmons, now replaced by Senator Albert Butler, insists his opposition to mid-decade redistricting remains firm, even as neighboring states race to redraw maps. Democrats had urged lawmakers to focus only on Supreme Court districts and ensure compliance with voting rights laws, stressing the need for transparency and community input to safeguard minority voices. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/57dcbeac0f947ec8