A thin black line: redistricting

Article Abstract:

Three Congressional voting districts held by minorities in Virginia, New York and South Carolina face legal challenges due to redrawing of district lines after the 1990 census. The three legislators are trying to appeal to their potential constituents by focusing on issues that affect all people.

Political activity, Scott, Robert C.

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Changing of the guard: redistricting (1)

Article Abstract:

The retirement of Democratic congressmen Dante Fascell, William Lehman and Charles Bennett ends a long period of dominance by Florida Democrats in Congress. Their retirement indicates a success for the Republican Party strategy of helping minorities to create their own voting districts.

Florida, United States. Congress, Apportionment (Election law)

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No grey areas: Congressional redistricting

Article Abstract:

North Carolina's recent redistricting is an example of gerrymandering getting in the way of common sense. Plans for balanced Congressional redistricting often create complicated boundaries that do not relate to geographic divides at all.

Laws, regulations and rules, Political aspects, North Carolina

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