Historical Events tagged with "equal representation"

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Politics & Government

Supreme Court Rules on Congressional Districts

February 17th, 1964 61 years ago

The Supreme Court ruled in Wesberry v. Sanders that congressional districts must have approximately equal populations, ensuring fair representation in the U.S. House of Representatives. The case, brought forth by appellee James Wesberry, challenged Georgia's congressional districting, arguing that unequal populations diluted votes. The Court's decision emphasized the principle of 'one person, one vote,' asserting that representation should align closely with population size to maintain electoral fairness across the states.

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