REDISTRICTING

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Soccer balls used to make a point on redistricting debate

Soccer balls used to make a point on redistricting debate Badger Township resident Clark Edwards added some humor to Tuesday’s Davison County Commission meeting when he showed up at the courthouse in Mitchell bearing five inscribed soccer balls.

By Ross Dolan , November 23, 2011

County panel OKs final redistricting plan

Davison County Commission also votes to drop Midcontinent Communications as its internet provider.

By Ross Dolan , November 23, 2011

Fischer charges gerrymandering; county proceeds with redrawing of districts

Fischer charges gerrymandering; county proceeds with redrawing of districts District 2 Commissioner Jerry Fischer’s protests grew more strident Tuesday as he leveled charges of gerrymandering in the redrawing of county commission districts.

By Ross Dolan , November 16, 2011

County redrawing districts; initial plan irks Fischer

County redrawing districts; initial plan irks Fischer Davison County Commissioner Jerry Fischer expressed frustration Tuesday with the county’s proposed redistricting.

By Ross Dolan , November 08, 2011

OPINION: Redistricting was gain for GOP, loss for Bon Homme and S. Dakota

OPINION: Redistricting was gain for GOP, loss for Bon Homme and S. Dakota When the Legislature approved its redistricting plan Oct. 24, the South Dakota Republican Party won and the people of Bon Homme County and the state lost.

By FRANK KLOUCEK , November 02, 2011

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New legislative map finalized

Republicans block amendments, including Kloucek’s Bon Homme plan.

By Bob Mercer , October 25, 2011

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ANALYSIS: Monday’s redistricting session will test cohesiveness of GOP

PIERRE — When the Legislature meets Monday for its special session to draw new boundary lines for its 35 districts, the central tension will be the question of why some people’s preferences will be approved while others won’t get what they want.

By Bob Mercer , October 22, 2011

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SD redistricting fight to focus on Aberdeen area

PIERRE (AP) — When the South Dakota Legislature holds a special session Monday to redraw the boundaries of the state's 35 legislative districts, the biggest fight likely will focus on the area around Aberdeen.

October 21, 2011

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Legislative redistricting points to some primaries for both SD political parties

Legislative redistricting points to some primaries for both SD political parties PIERRE — If the Legislature in the Oct. 24 special session adopts the plan proposed by its redistricting committee, the new boundaries will thrust some incumbents into potential primary elections next year and create some possible showdowns between incumbents of opposite parties.

By Bob Mercer , October 13, 2011

Proposed map puts Jerauld in District 20

Proposed map puts Jerauld in District 20 Proposed legislative redistricting for South Dakota would place Jerauld County with Davison and Aurora to constitute District 20.

By Anna Jauhola , October 08, 2011

OPINION: Make redistricting work for all South Dakotans

Now that the South Dakota redistricting committee has adopted a proposed map of South Dakota’s new legislative districts, allegations of gerrymandering, packing and undue complaining have surfaced from pundits and both sides of the political aisle. Columnist Bob Mercer went so far as to imply that Democrats are “whining” in a recent article.

By Ben Nesselhuf , October 07, 2011

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MERCER: Do Democrats have good reason for complaints in redistricting?

PIERRE — Real Democrats don’t whine. They fight. They figure out how to win in South Dakota.

By Bob Mercer , October 03, 2011

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Jerauld County would join Davison, Aurora under new plan

Here are snapshots of how key counties fare under the proposed new boundaries for legislative districts as recommended Tuesday by the Legislature’s special committee.

By Bob Mercer , September 28, 2011

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Redistricting panel eyes reservations, Rapid City and Sioux Falls

PIERRE — A special committee of state lawmakers finished drawing new boundaries for South Dakota’s 35 legislative districts Tuesday and forwarded the recommendations for the full Legislature to consider next month.

By Bob Mercer , September 28, 2011

Panel working to redraw SD legislative districts

PIERRE (AP) — A panel of state lawmakers is moving closer to making its final recommendations for redrawing the boundaries of South Dakota's 35 legislative districts.

September 27, 2011

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