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Don Leake: Maps matter, mostly

Although incumbency, coattails, or personalities seem to have had some minor effects, political geography was the predominate force in determining the Wisconsin Assembly election outcomes.  Map makers of the future most assuredly need to take this into consideration.

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Portrait of John Nichols

John Nichols: Fred Kessler renewed democracy

Kessler, who was an expert in redistricting, led the charge for fair maps. That long and frustrating multiyear struggle culminated, only this year, with the drawing of district lines that restored competition in legislative races.

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Don Leake: Maps matter, mostly

Although incumbency, coattails, or personalities seem to have had some minor effects, political geography was the predominate force in determining the Wisconsin Assembly election outcomes.  Map makers of the future most assuredly need to take this into consideration.

Read More »
Portrait of John Nichols

John Nichols: Fred Kessler renewed democracy

Kessler, who was an expert in redistricting, led the charge for fair maps. That long and frustrating multiyear struggle culminated, only this year, with the drawing of district lines that restored competition in legislative races.

Read More »

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