Removing politics from redistricting -- the practice of redrawing boundaries of districts from which public officials are elected -- could produce more candidates for elected office in North Carolina and boost public confidence in government. That was the gist of a day-long discussion Thursday at Duke involving former North Carolina judges, academics, a demographer, legislative attorney and political advocates.
Sweeping primary victories Tuesday in New York by Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump signal the pair will likely win their respective party nominations for president, and that Clinton’s victory, in particular, means the race against fellow Democrat Bernie Sanders is “virtually over,” says Duke political scientist John Aldrich.
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NC Politics
Taking the politics out of redistricting in N.C.
Removing politics from redistricting -- the practice of redrawing boundaries of districts from which public officials are elected -- could produce more candidates for elected office in North Carolina and boost public confidence in government. That was the gist of a day-long discussion Thursday at Duke involving former North Carolina judges, academics, a demographer, legislative attorney and political advocates.
Presidential Race
Expert: NY primary reveals race ‘virtually over’ for Sanders
Sweeping primary victories Tuesday in New York by Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump signal the pair will likely win their respective party nominations for president, and that Clinton’s victory, in particular, means the race against fellow Democrat Bernie Sanders is “virtually over,” says Duke political scientist John Aldrich.
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