You might think voting rights are only about who represents you in Congress, but your state's judicial system can also be redrawn. This process, called judicial redistricting, can quietly shift power and representation in ways that affect you directly.
Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves recently signed a bill that dramatically alters how judges are selected in its capital, Jackson.
The bill creates a new court system for Hinds County (where Jackson is located) with four judges appointed by the state's chief justice, rather than elected by local voters.