In this installment, we would like to discuss the changes to House and Senate districts along the coastal parishes/southwestern region of the state with the strong caveat that there may still be last minute changes to the lines by either chamber. There is also the ever present possibility of a gubernatorial veto, and the Justice [...]
Archive | April, 2011
Louisiana Legislative Redistricting 2011 – Part 1 (North and Central Louisiana)
In this installment, we would like to discuss the changes to House and Senate districts in North and Central Louisiana with the strong caveat that there may still be last minute changes to the lines by either chamber. There is also the ever present possibility of a gubernatorial veto, and the Justice Department could still [...]
Louisiana Legislative Redistricting 2011 – Introduction
Every 10 years, states are required to redraw the districts lines for federal, state, and local officeholders. Because Louisiana is one of four states (Virginia, New Jersey, and Mississippi are the others) to have legislative elections this year, redistricting of legislative districts takes on an added urgency this year.
Congressional Redistricting in Louisiana – a modest proposal
The loss of a Congressional seat in Louisiana has complicated the redistricting picture. We have considered the “will of the people” as reported by the media in public/committee hearings, and as such, we have a Congressional reapportionment plan that attempts to please as many of the critics as possible. Specifically, we have heard the following feedback:
“Politics Never Sleeps” in Louisiana – upset in East Baton Rouge
Summary 28 parishes in Louisiana held elections tonight. We were most interested in two races: a legislative special election in St Martin Parish and a Family Court special election in East Baton Rouge Parish. Both races were all Republican affairs that were decided tonight.