Sunday, March 13, 2011

Census Data: Latino Growth Will Impact Congressional Redistricting

The 2001 gerrymander gave Latinos short shrift, especially in the drawing of congressional seats, to protect white incumbents, but the commission will rectify that this year.

Coupled with a "top-two" primary system, the array of redrawn districts could mean a major change in how political power is divided in the nation's largest state.



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Posted by Jessica Damian

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