Era of the New Majority

[Gass3268]

I have a feeling Clinton will have a big impact on the court.

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Are you planning on looking into redistricting when you get to the early 2020's? Democrats are getting some good results on Governor races in states they need to get split control to push the map making to the courts.

[Gass3268]

How is the Alabama map legal?

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How is the Alabama map legal?

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(Basically, whites have to be under 50%, but the hispanic%/black% only needs to be larger than any other minority group, it does not have to be at 50%.)

When was that case declared? That seams really wrong.

[Gass3268]

WI-02 and MD-08 if you have the time.

[Gass3268]

The fact that other folks can still use DRA is heartbreaking to me.

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Also I'd like to reserve FL.

It's yours.

KingSweden, are all states henceforth named Dem gerrymanders? (excluding AZ of course, they have a commission)

Nah, something closer to the Iowa rule. Communities of interest/whole counties/cities when possible. I don't think mandated Dem gerrymanders could survive court scrutiny. A Dem Congress anticipating a potentially rough 2030 would likely make sure future districts are drawn as "neutrally" as possible. The plan might involve mandated commissions?

(I haven't totally decided yet)

My idea: Drawn by legislatures, Iowa rules. Commissions can be pretty biased (AZ, WA). A tiebreaking "Independent" member, like those in Arizona, are still likely to favor one side. If legislatures draw with Iowa rules, partisan gerrymanders are super, super tough. There's not only a rule on minimizing county splits, but also one that outlaws "thin strips". I like whole counties, communities of interest respected (something AZ really doesn't do). The Iowa rules are great. In my map, only Nebraska splits counties (which was necessary). The Iowa map is far more fair than the ones in AZ and WA, where (especially in the former), I wouldn't describe the maps as community of interest. Given how they are called "representatives," community of interest makes most sense. Of course, your decision in the end, just my thoughts.

Personally I am a fan of California's system, but Iowa's is a good second.