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redistricting

Posted inOpinion

Should districts be coherent or competitive?

by Dwayne Yancey December 9, 2021December 8, 2021

Many voters want the latter out of redistricting, but here’s why it’s hard to draw competitive districts.

Posted inPolitics

Proposed maps put Griffith, Cline in same district

by Cardinal Staff December 8, 2021December 9, 2021

The special masters appointed by the Supreme Court have released their proposed redistricting maps.

Posted inOpinion

Seven controversial things the Supreme Court will have to decide in redistricting

by Dwayne Yancey December 7, 2021December 6, 2021

And this is just on our side of the state. Hint: They’re in Danville, Martinsville, Lynchburg, Albemarle and much of Southwest.

Posted inOpinion

10 things on our Christmas wish list

by Dwayne Yancey November 26, 2021November 24, 2021

Not asking for much, just an end to school disparity and a few other things (such as help for Hurley).

Posted inOpinion

Advice for the Supreme Court justices on redistricting

by Dwayne Yancey October 29, 2021October 30, 2021

Here are three principles the court should follow.

Posted inPolitics

“We’re done!”

by Markus Schmidt October 20, 2021October 22, 2021

The Virginia Redistricting Commission is staring failure in the face

Posted inPolitics

Separation anxiety

by Markus Schmidt October 18, 2021October 18, 2021

Virginia Redistricting Commission faces more confusion over Lynchburg split and accusations of collusion

Posted inPolitics

Split decision

by Markus Schmidt October 15, 2021October 15, 2021

A bipartisan congressional map would split Lynchburg’s majority Black neighborhood between the 5th and the 6th Districts.

Posted inPolitics

How the 5th, 6th and 9th might change

by Markus Schmidt October 14, 2021October 15, 2021

A game of give and take: Virginia Redistricting Commission moves onto congressional maps with a first compromise

Posted inOpinion

Is it possible to draw a Democratic congressional district west of the Blue Ridge?

by Dwayne Yancey October 12, 2021October 12, 2021

No, but it’s possible to draw a competitive district that’s mostly west of the mountains – if you’re willing to do some gerrymandering.

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