New research from Cornell University lays out in detail why ranked-choice voting (RCV), combined with multi-member legislative districts, promotes fair representation and severely limits the gerrymanderers’ ability to draw themselves into the Election Day winner’s circle
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Government Law Center Releases New Explainer on NY Redistricting
The Government Law Center at Albany Law School has just released its latest explainer to help attorneys, politicians, and the public at large understand the complexities of New York’s redistricting process.
With Census data release, algorithms can offer fairer alternatives
On Monday, the U.S. Census Bureau will release population data that will be used to determine the number of congressional seats and Electoral College votes each state receives. David Shmoys, professor in computer science at Cornell University, studies how…
‘Fairmandering’ data tool makes redistricting more representative
A new mathematical method developed by Cornell University researchers can inject fairness into the fraught process of political redistricting – and proves that it takes more than good intent to create a fair and representative district.
@MTSU political analyst & strategist Kent Syler available to discuss 2020 election, Presidential Debates & ✅ the facts.
Kent Syler Professor, Political Science and Public Policy Syler is a strategist and analyst who specializes in campaign strategy, political analysis and commentary, political polling, gerrymandering, and political comedy. He has been immensely involved in government and politics for over…