But as the state’s map is now drawn, Republicans control 13 of the state’s 18 House seats. The United States Supreme Court has stayed those decisions while it considers the Wisconsin case, and one from Maryland challenging a congressional map drawn by Democrats that eliminated a longtime Republican district. Primaries for the state’s congressional representatives are scheduled for May 15. The State Supreme Court took pains to say that the state Constitution was the “sole basis” for its ruling requiring a new map. A special election to replace him is scheduled for March 13, and the State Supreme Court order said it would be held under the existing House map.

Source: New York Times January 22, 2018 19:26 UTC