The “NUMBER OF COMPETITIVE DISTRICTS!®” Simply Measures How Effectively Republicans Were Packed
Democrats gerrymander by selectively applying their narrow and arbitrary “competitive district” goal, exploiting its “zero-sum-game” consequences, rather than seeking to make each district more competitive.
Colleen Mathis: Redistricting’s Greatest Monster
All Ms. Mathis has “proven,” however, is that she still has not read or understood the Arizona constitution, thinks a lot of herself, and is full of bad ideas.
Communities of Interests: A Primer
Effectively and persuasively communicating your “community of interest” to the AIRC starts with understanding what that term means and what you want the AIRC to do with your information.
Can “Competitive Districts” Lead to Gerrymandering? You Bet.
Under Arizona’s constitutional redistricting scheme, a classic form of gerrymander is committed under the guise of "competitive districts."