Klarner Comment on Barabas and Jerit (2006)
Carl E. KlarnerIndiana State University
Room 301 Holmstedt Hall
Terre Haute, IN 47809
Two alterations in modeling to Barabas and Jerit’s (2004) analysis of how redistricting principles influence minority representation in congressional districts are examined here. The size of states and the fact that some states cannot have majority-minority or minority influence districts is taken into account in new analyses. Overall, when these two alterations are made, their findings are replicated. However, two of their most prominently reported findings—that a compactness requirement for redistricting is associated with both fewer majority-minority, and minority influence districts—are not corroborated.
- Redistricting Principles and Racial Representation: A Reanalysis
- Unpublished Supplement to Redistricting Principles and Racial Representation: A Reanalysis
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Last updated: September 29,
2006