Located in northeast Wisconsin, the district comprises most of northern Manitowoc County, including the city of Two Rivers, as well as most of the southern half of Brown County, including most of the city of DePere. The inclusion of DePere is an example of 'cracking' the gerrymandering practice of drawing electoral districts that divide population of a community or constituency across several districts. In this case, it dilutes the influence of the city's Democratic-leaning voters.
The district is represented by Shae Sortwell, one of the most egregious Republicans in the lower chamber, since January 2019.
Headline: WUWM, 6/12/2023
Usually, those lines only change near the beginning of a decade after the U.S. Census count is completed. But some Democrats continue questioning a State Supreme Court redistricting ruling early last year that they say supported Republicans.
When Milwaukee County Judge Janet Protasiewicz joins the state court in August, liberals will take control of the court 4- 3.
Democrats expect a lawsuit will then be filed challenging last year's maps. U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan (D- Madison) told the State Democratic Convention on Saturday that he expects a favorable ruling and more wins by Democrats in later elections.
Learn about Shae:
GET ME REWRITE: Rep. Shae Sortwell (R-Two Rivers) introduces bill to increase gun violence. (1/18/2022)GOP hypocrisy alert: Abortion foe Shae Sortwell wants to risk the lives of thousands by reopening the economy too soon. (4/17/2021)The Shae Sortwell compensation chronicles: "Can I show you my....?" (5/24/2019)
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