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Wisconsin Court Declares Partisan Map Political Question, Keeps GOP-Lean Seats

4/29/2026

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Wisconsin Supreme Court panel invoked a 2022 ruling that partisan district composition is a political question.
A three-judge panel dismissed another map challenge the month before, also citing lack of authority.
The Princeton Gerrymandering Project rated the map an “F,” indicating a strong Republican advantage.
Both rulings can be appealed, keeping the six Republican and two Democratic House members elected under the map in place.

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Story summary

Wisconsin Supreme Court panel invoked a 2022 ruling that partisan district composition is a political question.
A three-judge panel dismissed another map challenge the month before, also citing lack of authority.
The Princeton Gerrymandering Project rated the map an “F,” indicating a strong Republican advantage.
Both rulings can be appealed, keeping the six Republican and two Democratic House members elected under the map in place.