Redefining legislative districts could mark major political power shift

Redefining legislative districts could mark major political power shift

Fair representation in terms of race and numbers have historically been what has sparked fights over reconfigured district lines, a task Mississippi undertakes every 10 years based on new Census numbers.

This year, however, if there is a fight it will be over who wins control of the Legislature where Democrats hold a small edge.

The new district lines promise to be a big factor not only in the next 10 years but far beyond, observers said.

Gulf Live
1/16/10

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