Strategy and Politics

Redistricting Commissions, Strategy and PoliticsNew Mexico, Santa Fe

Santa Fe Looking for a Few Good Geographers

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The City of Santa Fe, New Mexico is looking for citizens to fill the seven spots on its Citizens' Redistricting Commission. The body will be in charge of redrawing Santa…

Redistricting, Redistricting Race Rules, Strategy and Politics2020, majority-minority districts

2020 Vision : A Noteworthy Prediction for Redistricting in the Next Cycle

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We are just three years into the decade long redistricting cycle that began with the 2010 census. It is a cycle that begins with sorting through winners and losers of…

Equal Protection, Redistricting, Redistricting Criteria, Redistricting Litigation, Strategy and PoliticsBASICS, Pennsylvania

In Malapportionment Claims, Its All About Timing and Context

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The 2010 census brought good news to Latinos in Pennsylvania. Significant gains where made the Latino population in the Philadelphia area and other regions of the state. This would mean…

Redistricting, Redistricting Gerrymanders, Strategy and PoliticsChicago, Illinois

Redistricting Conundrums, Chicago Style

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The Chicago City Council approved a new ward map in 2012 amid the usual accusations and claims of partisan dealing. There were complaints that wards 2 and 36 were vicious…

Justice Department Files Voting Rights Suit Against Fayette County, Tennessee Commissioners

Press Release: January 16, 2025 The Justice Department filed a lawsuit against Fayette ...
Justice Department Files Voting Rights Suit Against Houston County, (Georgia) Board of Commissioners

Press Release: Jan. 16, 2025 The Justice Department has filed a lawsuit against Houston County, G...