A contempt hearing is set for a Republican official. The official, Secretary of State Denny Hoskins, was ordered to appear by the state Supreme Court. This development is part of a lengthy dispute over congressional districts.
The dispute involves the use of new districts in an upcoming election. A federal judge recently made a ruling related to the districts, which contradicts a previous order from the state Supreme Court.
Further details about the dispute and the contempt hearing are available from the source. The hearing is scheduled to take place on a Thursday.
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