The following resources provide additional information about state redistricting processes, redistricting litigation, and other matters related to reapportionment and redistricting reform. FairVote does not necessarily endorse the content of external resources listed below.

• FairVote's October 2006 Testimony to the New York State Assembly Standing Committee on Governmental Operations and Assembly Legislative Task Force on Demographic Research and Reapportionment [Download .pdf - 28 KB]
  
• FairVote's Public Interest Redistricting Guide - 2000
  
• National Conference of State Legislatures - Redistricting Resources
  
• Information on State Redistricting Commissions
• Table of Congressional and Legislative Redistricting Authority (by State) 
• Official State Redistricting Websites
• Summary of State Redistricting Processes (2000 Redistricting Cycle)

 

November 2nd 2000
Keep an Eye on the Battle for State Legislatures
MoJo Wire

Rob Richie and Steven Hill point out how vital party control of state legislatures can be, illustrating how taking control of state governments may mean redrawing of congressional boundaries.

October 30th 2000
Most Races for Congress Over Before They Start
Reutters

With money and redistricting on their side, incumbents are increasingly entrenched in the United States House of Representatives.

November 3rd 1999
No Contest, No Choice
USA Today

This article discusses how parties undermine democratic participation to hold onto their seats by gerrymandering and encouraging low voter turnout.

November 2nd 1999
Uncontested Contests

Many incumbents now run in uncontested elections as a result of redistricting, leaving many people behind without a voice to be heard.

February 16th 1998
The Voters Decide Their Representation

FairVote's John Anderson and Rob Richie argue that proportional representation can eliminate the practice of "racial gerrymandering" and corrupt redistricting practices.

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