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Traditional Redistricting Principles-Communities of Interest

Traditional Redistricting Principles—Communities of Interest

Courts have said that states must consider traditional redistricting principles when drawing plans including taking into consideration "communities of interest."  How does a state determine a community of interest and what does the concept really mean?

Speakers:
Clark Bensen, Polidata, Virginia presentation available here.
Doug Johnson, National Demographics Corporation, California presentation available here.

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