Word on Jones Street was that redistricting maps would be revealed after Easter but 11 days into May there is no indication when we will see them. Perhaps it was because leaders were holding districts over members’ heads, promising safer districts in exchange for their vote on the House budget (wouldn’t be the first time). The budget passed the House days ago. Where are the maps?

A series of public hearings, poorly attended we might add, were held regarding redistricting. One reason few people came was because they had no maps upon which to react.

Is it because legislators are so busy?

Is it because this is a more difficult project than they first thought?

Are they waiting for the noise to settle after Congressman Patrick McHenry admitted that racial gerrymandering would yield one more Congressional district, while almost certainly guaranteeing three more Republicans in Congress?

Inquiring minds want to know. Where are the redistricting maps?