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This document discusses the new frontiers for redistricting following the 2012 census. It notes that Republicans will control redistricting in many more states than Democrats. Several states have implemented redistricting reforms, while new technology has increased public scrutiny of the process. The Justice Department, now under Democratic control, will oversee redistricting for the first time. Overall, Republicans may modestly increase their House majority through redistricting but will also leave fewer future targets for Democrats.
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What's New for Redistricting in 2012 (David Wasserman)
This document discusses the new frontiers for redistricting following the 2012 census. It notes that Republicans will control redistricting in many more states than Democrats. Several states have implemented redistricting reforms, while new technology has increased public scrutiny of the process. The Justice Department, now under Democratic control, will oversee redistricting for the first time. Overall, Republicans may modestly increase their House majority through redistricting but will also leave fewer future targets for Democrats.
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This document discusses the new frontiers for redistricting following the 2012 census. It notes that Republicans will control redistricting in many more states than Democrats. Several states have implemented redistricting reforms, while new technology has increased public scrutiny of the process. The Justice Department, now under Democratic control, will oversee redistricting for the first time. Overall, Republicans may modestly increase their House majority through redistricting but will also leave fewer future targets for Democrats.
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Cook Political Report February 2011 Email: dwasserman@cookpolitical.com Web: http://www.cookpolitical.com Twitter: @Redistrict Five Redistricting Frontiers New Census Data New Technology New Reforms New GOP Authority New Democratic Oversight Five Redistricting Frontiers New Census Data New Technology New Reforms New GOP Authority New Democratic Oversight Better Know a District (Or: Apportionment in the Age of Colbert) But Wait, There’s New Data Explosion in Hispanic/Latino Population, especially in TX, CA, FL Total Population (TPOP) vs. Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP) New: American Community Survey (ACS) 1, 3 & 5 Year Census Estimates Which Data to Use? Texas: Send in the Lawyers… Five Redistricting Frontiers New Census Data New Technology New Reforms New GOP Authority New Democratic Oversight There’s (Not Just One) App for That Proliferation of Do-It-Yourself Redistricting But Will It Change the Outcome?
One Thing’s for Sure: More Public Scrutiny
Five Redistricting Frontiers New Census Data New Technology New Reforms New GOP Authority New Democratic Oversight California: Props 11 & 20 New 14-Member Citizens’ Commission 5 D, 5 R, 4 Neither 9/14 Required to Pass What’s it add up to? 53 Very Scared Incumbents Florida: “Fair Districts” Amendments Districts should not “favor or disfavor” incumbents or political parties and should conform to existing county, city boundaries Brown (D) & Diaz-Balart (R) odd bedfellows suit Gov. Scott (R) withdrawal of preclearance request Five Redistricting Frontiers New Census Data New Technology New Reforms New GOP Authority New Democratic Oversight Let the Games Begin Republicans hold authority to redraw 196 congressional districts, Democrats just 49 GOP not likely to build significantly on their House majority, but will shore up 2010 gains Best GOP opportunities: NC, GA, PA Best Dem opportunities: IL, FL, TX North Carolina: 7-6 D to 10-3 R?
Four Dems at Risk: Brad Miller, Larry Kissell,
Mike McIntyre, Heath Shuler Illinois: 11-8 R to 12-6 D?
Nine GOP at Risk:
Bobby Schilling, Aaron Schock, Joe Walsh, Judy Biggert, Randy Hultgren, Adam Kinzinger, Tim Johnson, Bob Dold, Don Manzullo Five Redistricting Frontiers New Census Data New Technology New Reforms New GOP Authority New Democratic Oversight First Time a Democratic Justice Dept. Will Oversee Redistricting
1982: Reagan 1992: Bush 2002: Bush 2012: Obama How Aggressive Will the DOJ Be?