November 3rd 2002Politics, Incumbency StyleNewsday
Columnist Rosanna Perotti discusses proportional representation as a solution to monopoly politics.
November 3rd 2002Get your election results here: 99.8% accurateHouston Chronicle
FairVote's Steven Hill and Rob Richie describe that the election results can be predicted in US, because most districts tilt strongly toward one party.
November 2nd 2002Why state has few real races for HouseSan Jose Mercury News
FairVote's Larry Sabato comments on the lack of competitive House seats in the 2002 election, noting that San Jose residents have a better chance of affecting the race by donating money to a candidate in another part of the country than voting.
October 30th 2002More than ever, incumbents in driver's seat USA Today
Despite the fact redistricting is suppose to boost competition, this article explores how drawing congressional district lines has rendered 90% of elections nearly uncontested, drawing examples from Illinois.
October 28th 2002GOP House members snug in incumbencyCincinnati Enquirer
Money, incumbency advantage, and redistricting have transformed the American political system into a non-competitive arena.
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