Those maps were crafted by the GOP-led legislature early this year. Wingate’s long-awaited ruling came two days after Republicans increased their legislative supermajorities in the midterm election. The state Democratic Party did not immediately comment on whether it will appeal. Kentucky House Speaker David Osborne says the ruling confirmed that the redistricting plans met “every legal and constitutional requirement.”
Judge upholds GOP-crafted redistricting maps in Kentucky

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