Stay informed. Speak out. Our voting power is worth defending. Especially when others are working overtime to take it away.

And now, with the Supreme Court considering a case that could gut Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act, the tools that protect Black voters from discrimination are on the line. If Section 2 falls, racial gerrymandering becomes even easier, and Black voices become even easier to erase.

While you mentioned 1–3% turnout in some precincts, typical local election turnout is 15–27%, though a few places are lower.

Local and state elections directly affect daily life—from school boards to city councils—so low participation is a serious problem.

Absolutely, it’s far from over. This ruling is a win, but the real fight is still ahead at the Supreme Court. Staying vigilant and speaking out is more important than ever—Section 2 is too critical to lose.

Our report with Fair Fight Action shows what's at stake nationally: 19+ safe GOP House seats, 30% of the Congressional Black Caucus at risk, and vulnerable districts at every level of government.

What we do now: Keep watching. Keep speaking out against the elimination of Section 2.

Texas will appeal to the Supreme Court—the same Court hearing the case that could gut Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act entirely. If Section 2 falls, maps like this become legal everywhere.

The decision is a major blow for Republicans, in Texas and nationally, who pushed through this unusual mid-decade at President Donald Trump's demand.

But the fight isn't over.

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