{"id":2361,"date":"2025-10-07T22:21:50","date_gmt":"2025-10-08T03:21:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.jccc.edu\/messenger\/?p=2361"},"modified":"2025-10-07T22:21:50","modified_gmt":"2025-10-08T03:21:50","slug":"the-messenger-route-kansas-possible-new-district-map-jcccs-study-abroad-program","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.jccc.edu\/messenger\/2025\/10\/07\/the-messenger-route-kansas-possible-new-district-map-jcccs-study-abroad-program\/","title":{"rendered":"The Messenger Route: Kansas’ Possible New District Map & JCCC’s Study Abroad Program"},"content":{"rendered":"

(Photo by: Sh1pp02, <\/strong>2022 Kansas United States House of Representatives election by Congressional District<\/span><\/strong><\/em>, <\/strong>Attribution 4.0 International<\/a>)<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Will Kansas Get A New District Map?<\/b><\/p>\n

Whether the 2026 midterms will be your first chance to vote or you\u2019re a veteran at the polls, there might be something new awaiting you next year. Republicans in Kansas are leading an effort to redraw election districts<\/a>, potentially splitting up Johnson County into three districts. This move comes on the heels of the redistricting of Texas and Missouri to gain more Republican representatives.<\/p>\n

The most recent redistricting was in 2022 following the United States Census. Lawmakers split Wyandotte County into separate districts in an attempt to replace Sharice Davids, Kansas\u2019 only Democratic representative.<\/p>\n

The redrawing of representative district maps requires what is called a special session of the legislature<\/a>, which is normally called by the governor. The governor of Kansas, Laura Kelly, is a Democrat and will veto the call for a special session. This can be overruled by a two-thirds majority vote, which Republicans hold<\/a>, and lawmakers can then meet to draw up a new district map.<\/p>\n

However, a two-thirds majority will be hard to achieve.There is a concern that the Republican party may face backlash from Johnson County residents if they do attempt to redraw their voting district. Some Republicans have called the move unnecessary and a waste of taxpayer money<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Dividing Johnson County into three districts will likely result in the map being vetoed, which would have to be overridden by a supermajority, and challenged in court if it passes. The Kansas Supreme Court ruled in 2022<\/a> that Kansas\u2019 constitution does not prohibit gerrymandering. However, a Kansas Supreme Court justice from that case has now retired, so it is uncertain if the precedent will be upheld.<\/p>\n

– Vivien O\u2019Keefe<\/p>\n

Discover JCCC\u2019s Study Abroad Program<\/b><\/p>\n

With spring classes around the corner, don\u2019t forget to consider study abroad as an option. The office of Global Engagement<\/a>, in COM 201, offers help with choosing different programs, along with understanding requirements and financial aid<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Some of the programs have upcoming deadlines<\/a> in the next few weeks: Japan (UX & Design)<\/p>\n

on Oct. 31, France (Ancient Art to Modern Science)\u00a0 and Iceland (Sustainability & Geology) on Nov.1. Along with deadlines, a few common requirements include a minimum GPA, being eighteen or older, and a valid U.S. Passport.<\/p>\n

For more information from JCCC GEO, students are encouraged to make an appointment<\/a>, email<\/a> or follow them on Instagram<\/a>.<\/p>\n

– Israel Montantes<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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