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Louisiana:
What PR super districts might look like
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This map is an example of how full representation voting systems -- such as choice voting, one-vote voting and cumulative voting � can be vehicles for providing fair representation for black voters. Existing U.S. House districts, numbered 1 through 7, have been combined into two larger "super districts", A and B. The voting-age-populations (VAP) and black share of these populations are shown below. The percentage of votes necessary to win is based on use of a full representation voting system. In 1967,Congress passed a law requiring states to use one-seat U.S. House districts. This year, Congressman Mel Watt has introduced a bill called the States' Choice of Voting Systems Act (HR 1173) which would lift this requirement. Similar super-district plans could be used for local and state redistricting plans in 2001-2. |
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Louisiana |
Northern District A 4 seats |
Southern
District B 3 seats |
| Population: | 2,413.973 | 1,806,000 |
| Population per seat: | 603,493 | 602,000 |
| Winning Percentage: | 20.1% | 25.1% |
| Non-white % of VAP: | 33.4% | 28.2% |
| Voting Rights Analysis: | Minority voters could elect a candidate of choice. | Minority voters could elect a candidate of choice. |
For more information, contact:
The Center for Voting and Democracywww.fairvote.org
[email protected]
301-270-4616
