Duke University Prof. Will Discuss “Monte Carlo” Sampling Method for Fair Redistricting Maps
03
Jul
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Duke University Prof. Will Discuss “Monte Carlo” Sampling Method for Fair Redistricting Maps

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Monte Carlo sampling is generally a numerical method of solving mathematical problems through random sampling. When applied to redistricting, many academics advocate its use either to ferret out extreme gerrymandering or to produce…
Second State Invalidates Redistricting Map Based on Common State Constitutional Provision
05
Sep
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Second State Invalidates Redistricting Map Based on Common State Constitutional Provision

By Michelle Davis
September 5, 2019 “the Free Elections Clause of the North Carolina Constitution guarantees that all elections must be conducted freely and honestly to ascertain, fairly and truthfully, the will of…
The Supreme Court’s Less Than Graceful Exit from the Thicket
27
Jun
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The Supreme Court’s Less Than Graceful Exit from the Thicket

By Michelle Davis
The long-awaited partisan gerrymandering decision has come down from the nation's highest court. A 5-4 majority decided to exit the "political thicket" and leave the policing of political gerrymandered redistricting…
Listen to Supreme Court Oral Arguments in the North Carolina Partisan Gerrymandering Case
25
Apr
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Listen to Supreme Court Oral Arguments in the North Carolina Partisan Gerrymandering Case

By Michelle Davis
On March 26, the Supreme Court heard oral argument in Rucho v. Common Cause, a partisan gerrymandering case from North Carolina.Click here for background on this case and its companion…
Redistricting Weekly Update : Atlases and Mathematicians in the Fray
29
Jan
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Redistricting Weekly Update : Atlases and Mathematicians in the Fray

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  The FiveThirtyEight Blog Releases the Atlas of Redistricting, The Maps are Impressive but Unusable  FiveThirtyEight takes a comprehensive look at the mapping possibilities for every congressional district in the…
A Quick History of North Carolina Redistricting Litigation Post 2010
22
Jan
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A Quick History of North Carolina Redistricting Litigation Post 2010

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North Carolina - The redistricting process in North Carolina has the makings of a classic thriller. There are twists, turns, politics, intrigue, and edge of your seat courtroom drama.  Not…