>Speculation heavy as redistricting deadline looms
The Cook Report today reported that New Jersey’s redistricting battle, scheduled to be decided the week of December 19, is leaning toward a combined district that includes U.S. Rep. Scott Garrett’s 5th and U.S. Rep. Steve Rothman’s 9th.
The two men would then presumably battle to represent the combined district in November.
But sources tell PolitickerNJ, the combined district is just one option under exploration by the committee, which includes six Republicans and six Democrats and counts Rutgers Law School Dean John Farmer Jr. as its 13th and tie-breaking member. (Isherwood, PolitickerNJ)
