Category Archives: Redistricting

Redistricting hearing

Posted on February 25, 2013 by kmr

WRAL is streaming the hearing by a three-member panel of judges appointed by the state Supreme Court on the 2011 redistricting. The judges, appointed by state Supreme Court Chief Justice Sarah Parker, are Wake County Superior Court Judge Paul C. … Continue reading →

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Turnout in NC in 2012

Posted on January 22, 2013 by kmr

A really in-depth look at what happened in the last election. Plenty to chew on. Via Democracy NC: Analysis of 30 Subgroups of Voters in Each NC County Profiles Who Participated in the 2012 Election A detailed analysis of the … Continue reading →

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NC Redistricting roundup

Posted on November 4, 2011 by kmr

It’s been a hectic week in NC redistricting news. On Tuesday, the U.S. Department of Justice went ahead as expected and pre-cleared North Carolina’s new maps. Char-O story But just before that there was a revelation that thousands of voters … Continue reading →

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First out date looms — here we go

Posted on October 31, 2011 by kmr

Tomorrow is the scheduled day for the First Out for the redistricting plans submitted for North Carolina’s congressional and state legislature districts. First Out is explained by the Justice Department thusly: The date appearing under the heading “First Out” is … Continue reading →

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Primary fight brewing after redistricting

Posted on August 25, 2011 by kmr

If the maps stay the same, it’s looking more and more like two veteran Democratic congressmen could end up vying for the opportunity to represent the good people of the North Carolina 4th Congressional District, which now extends from Burlington … Continue reading →

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New maps are worse for Dems

Posted on July 20, 2011 by kmr

Why is it not surprising that the fix is worse than the original? Via Roll Call: The new map draws Democratic Reps. Brad Miller and David Price together into Price’s 4th district and puts Democratic Reps. Mike McIntyre and Larry … Continue reading →

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The Maps of Mid July

Posted on July 13, 2011 by kmr

“Elections matter” although perhaps a little condescending is the best way to answer the questions you get when trying to explain the consequences of the newly redrawn state House and Senate districts and the process by which they were created. … Continue reading →

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Early handicapping NC US House races

Posted on July 1, 2011 by kmr

The official proposed congressional maps are out and some early analysis says that the districts now represented by Reps. Larry Kissell, Heath Shuler and Brad Miller are decidedly more Republican with Rep. Mike McIntyre’s now leaning more that way. GOP … Continue reading →

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