It now appears the state’s Congressional map boundaries will need to be set by a federal court.
On Monday, the majority in the Kansas Senate voted to override Governor Laura Kelly’s veto, but the chamber didn’t have enough votes to officially make it happen. The Senate needed 27 votes and got 24. 17th District Senator Jeff Longbine of Emporia voted to override.
Both the Senate and House need two-thirds majorities to override the veto for the new map boundaries to take effect without a court decision. Before the governor’s veto, the House also fell short of having enough votes for an override.
The so-called Ad Astra 2 map moves Lyon, Chase, Morris and Wabaunsee counties from the First District to the Second, joining Coffey and Osage counties. The map also splits parts of Wabaunsee and Douglas counties, moving them from the Third District to the Second.
