Category Archives: redistricting

Roll Call Says GOP Challenge to CA Congressional Redistricting Appears Unlikely

September 16, 2011, 7:46 amredistrictingRick Hasen

See here.

“Ohio legislature’s proposed redistricting map scores last in redistricting competition”

September 14, 2011, 1:04 pmredistrictingRick Hasen

Press release: “The Ohio Campaign for Accountable Redistricting has scored the Ohio legislature’s proposed redistricting map, HB 319, against the ones received for its competition. HB 319 scores lower than any of the 53 competition maps submitted by private… Continue reading

Alabama Bypassing DOJ in Favor of Court Seeking Preclearance of Redistricting Plan

September 14, 2011, 7:54 amredistricting, Voting Rights ActRick Hasen

The pattern continues of Republicans in covered jurisdictions not trusting the Obama Administration’s DOJ on Voting Rights Act preclearance of controversial redistricting plans.

Quote of the Day

September 14, 2011, 7:19 amredistrictingRick Hasen

The Ohio congressional redistricting plan “has all the earmarks of a partisan gerrymander, and I would be shocked if it were not challenged on constitutional grounds.” Dan Tokaji, testifying about the proposed plan. I might add that I would be… Continue reading

“Ohio GOP looks to cement 2010 gains with overhauled congressional map”

September 13, 2011, 1:34 pmredistrictingRick Hasen

The Fix reports. Proposed maps here.

“Majority minority congressional district on the table in redistricting”

September 13, 2011, 1:33 pmredistricting, Voting Rights ActRick Hasen

News from Washington State.

“Detailed demographics of correctional populations now available for nation”

September 13, 2011, 12:53 pmredistrictingRick Hasen

Prisoners of the Census: ” A new database prepared by the Prison Policy Initiative for redistricting professionals provides detailed demographics for the correctional population, including race, age and gender. The database expands on the Census Bureau’s Advance Group Quarters… Continue reading

“LULAC also asks to join DC pre-clearance suit”

September 13, 2011, 7:51 amredistricting, Voting Rights ActRick Hasen

Texas Redistricting reports.

September Issue of NCSL’s “The Canvass” Now Available

September 12, 2011, 4:53 pmelection administration, redistrictingRick Hasen

Here.

“Congressional redistricting referendum cleared for signature-gathering”

September 12, 2011, 7:50 amcitizen commissions, redistricting, referendumRick Hasen

The latest from CA.

““F—- you. Thanks for your help”

September 11, 2011, 9:37 pmredistrictingRick Hasen

Redistricting doesn’t always bring out the best in people.

Will the Los Angeles Board of Supervisors Deadlock on a Redistricting Plan?

September 11, 2011, 9:35 pmredistricting, Voting Rights ActRick Hasen

Looking like that’s a real possibility.

“U.S. judge upholds Florida “Fair District” law voters approved in November”

September 9, 2011, 10:09 amredistrictingRick Hasen

Breaking news from Florida. If anyone has a copy of the opinion, please send it along and I will post. UPDATE: Here is the opinion (via Richard Winger).