Louisiana 2011 Legislative Analysis – Introduction

Now that Governor Jindal has signed the redistricting plans for both houses of the Louisiana Legislature, it’s time to analyze the new demographics for the legislative districts drawn. We will start with the newly created districts. From there, we will move on to districts held by retiring/term limited legislators, then we will finish up with districts held by […]

Louisiana Senate District Political Statistics

Last week, the Senate passed a reapportionment plan for its chamber that Governor Jindal signed into law. Now that the dust has settled, what is the political impact of this new plan ? The exact political impact can’t be quantified until the fall elections, due to several intangibles: (1) the quality and quantity of candidates […]

Louisiana House District Political Statistics

Last week, the House passed a reapportionment plan for its chamber that Governor Jindal signed into law. Now that the dust has settled, what is the political impact of this new plan ? The exact political impact can’t be quantified until the fall elections, due to several intangibles: (1) the quality and quantity of candidates […]

Redistricting in East Baton Rouge Parish – a modest proposal

East Baton Rouge Parish is now the most populous parish in Louisiana, with 440, 171 residents. Its governing body is a 12 member Metrocouncil, whose members all come up for re-election next year. Even though redistricting will be performed “in house”, we thought it would be useful for its citizens to see a plan drawn up from an outsiders point […]