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Tag: california citizens independent redistricting commission

Stan Forbes, who helped draw California's political districts after the 2010 census as part of the state's citizen redistricting commission, in his Sacramento bookstore, Photo by Anne Wernikoff for CalMatters
Posted inPolitics

California models how to banish gerrymandering — and why that’s so hard

Elizabeth Castillo by Elizabeth Castillo October 2, 2019October 3, 2019

California urges other states to go its way: Let citizens, not politicians, draw district maps. But the state’s having trouble filling the panel that’s supposed to do the job.

A citizens' commission will redraw political district maps in California —designed to be an antidote to partisan gerrymandering. Image by iStock
Posted inPolitics

With whites and men still dominating the pool, can California create a diverse redistricting panel?

Elizabeth Castillo by Elizabeth Castillo August 21, 2019August 22, 2019
Posted inWhatMatters

Newsom goes after Mitch McConnell, as recycling crisis worsens and Duncan Hunter faces a Republican challenger

Dan MorainAvatar by Dan Morain and Barbara Harvey August 6, 2019August 6, 2019
Red pushpin showing the location of a destination point on a map. California: Legislators are considering two bills that would place new districting rules on local governments.
Posted inPolitics

State may push cities and counties to draw “fairer” districts

Avatar by Ben Christopher July 9, 2019July 9, 2019
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