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August 16, 2005

"New districts possible for June 2006 vote"

"Despite concerns about the tight timing, California's political map could be redrawn in time for the June 2006 election, if Proposition 77 passes in November, Secretary of State Bruce McPherson said Monday.

It's a tough criterion, "but I think the lines could be in place for next year,'' he said during an informal news conference.

It was an abrupt shift of direction for the former Santa Cruz legislator, who said several weeks ago that backers of the redistricting measure, who include Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, had no chance of having the new districts ready for next year's elections."

The complete article can be found here.

Posted by Randy Riddle at August 16, 2005 06:19 AM