Redistricting Classification: Who Draws the Lines and Why Does it Matter?*

• In Event: Policies Controlling Congressional Elections

Brief Overview

Using data from 2002-2018, we will assess the impact of a state's redistricting method on congressional district electoral competitiveness. A uniform method of classification will be proposed.

Authors

• Donna R. Hoffman, University of Northern Iowa

• Christopher W. Larimer, University of Northern Iowa