A man votes on Nov. 6 in Chicago. AFP/AFP/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption AFP/AFP/Getty Images It's All Politics Geography, Not Gerrymandering, May Explain GOP's Hold On House November 15, 2012 • Some analysts are saying that Republicans appear to have the long-range advantage over Democrats when it comes to winning enough seats to control the House, not so much because of redistricting but because of the clustering of Democratic voters in fewer congressional districts.
Opinion Political Junkie Kucinich-Kaptur One Of Many House Primaries Between Incumbents In 2012 February 27, 2012 • This year a dozen House races will pit one incumbent against another — a consequence of the once-every-decade event known as redistricting. Some well known members, such as Dennis Kucinich, are in serious jeopardy. last week's podcast Toggle more options Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/147463634/147311430" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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The Two-Way Justice Department Expresses Concern Over Texas Redistricting Plan September 19, 2011 • The Justice Department said it doubted new boundaries for the House seats "maintain or increase the ability of minority voters to elect their candidate of choice," and because of that may not comply with the 1965 Voting Rights Act.
It's All Politics Rare Case Of House GOP, Democrat Agreement Suffers Florida Setback September 12, 2011 • Something Republican and Democratic incumbents generally agree on is the drawing of congressional district borders to safeguard their incumbent and partisan advantage and, in the case of the CBC, their racial upper hand in certain districts drawn to include mostly black voters.
It's All Politics Redistricting Guides: A Sampler June 17, 2011 • When it comes to understanding the complexities of the redistricting of legislative districts, any help in understanding it is much appreciated. There are a few good sources of reliable information out there.
It's All Politics Congress' Lawmakers Raising Oodles Of Cash For Redistricting Efforts March 29, 2011 • State redistricting fights will be fueled by millions of dollars raised by GOP and Democratic members of Congress who can raise unregulated amounts of cash for this purpose, thanks to a 2010 FEC ruling.
