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Louisiana Redistricting: Solidly Republican for the Next Ten Years?

Posted 24 November 2009 | By Mike Whatley | Categories: Redistricting | 1 Comment

Today’s post concludes our weeklong series on 2011 Congressional redistricting in Louisiana by looking at possible redistricting scenarios.
There will be many different plans for Louisiana redistricting in 2011.  Many different maps will be drawn that divide up the districts in many ways.  While Democrats have some power in the state legislature because they control the [...]

Louisiana Redistricting: What Happens to Baton Rouge?

Posted 23 November 2009 | By Mike Whatley | Categories: Redistricting | No Comments

Even though the population of New Orleans and Louisiana as a whole has declined significantly since Hurricane Katrina, the 6th district, which includes Baton Rouge, has gained population since 2001. The population of the 7th district, situated to the West has grown. Yet, because the state as a whole will likely [...]