Redistricting

Redistricting is something states have to do every ten years after the federal census: If population shifts, so does representation in Congress.

Florida Redistricting Creates New Alliances Keith Johnson 2010

Redistricting is the "blood sport of politics," he said.

Fears Fly Over Redistricting Devlin Barrett 2010

She and her government-union allies hope to muddle the issue enough that voters will endorse her "Financial Accountability in Redistricting Act," which supporters claim will save "several million dollars every ten years" and "will ensure that those who make the decisions are accountable to the voters and that all their decisions are subject to approval by the voters."

The Pelosi Gerrymander 2010

Redistricting is about the redistribution of power, and power is not given away, it is taken.

Arturo Vargas: Ready for This High-Stakes Process? Arturo Vargas 2010

Redistricting is especially important for New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Michigan and others that have lost enough people to forfeit one or more representatives in Congress.

State-Level Wins Augur More GOP Safe Seats Keith Johnson 2010

Redistricting is a clever hack to diminish relative voting power ... to turn a state "blue" or "red.," depending on who's doing the redistricting.

Feds to watch for voting rights violations in South Dakota 2008

Redistricting is coming in 2010, and that was not lost on either side.

Blogging Conference Notes - The Caucus Blog - NYTimes.com 2008

Redistricting is coming in 2010, and that was not lost on either side.

Blogging Conference Notes - The Caucus Blog - NYTimes.com 2008

- Redistricting is often a tool used by incumbents to protect their own seats.

Waldo Jaquith - Redistricting by municipality? 2007

Redistricting is always a difficult and divisive task.

Reflections on Redistricting in 2001 2000