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Walker County court votes to seek outside counsel amid congressional redistricting
Summary
Walker County elections staff briefed the court on new state congressional maps that will split the county between districts 10 and 8. Commissioners approved a motion to seek outside legal counsel to advise on precinct, polling‑place and commissioner‑line changes while expressing concern about potential costs if litigation alters maps again.
Walker County elections staff on Nov. 17 presented proposed local boundary adjustments after the state’s new congressional map moved the county’s split from districts 17 and 8 to districts 10 and 8.
"We're coming to introduce the state map and how it affects Walker County and our recommended thoughts about moving forward as we request to seek outside counsel," said Diana, elections staff, explaining the county must update voting boxes, precinct boundaries and notify voters before the primary…
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