Redistricting and Representation

Why Competitive Elections are Bad for America

By Thomas Brunell

Series: Controversies in Electoral Democracy and Representation 

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Table of Contents

1. Introduction 2. Theories of Democracy and Representation 3. Voters Prefer to Win Elections 4. Modern Redistricting Principles 5. Beneficial Effects of Packed Districts 6. Addressing Critiques of Packed Districts 7. Conclusion

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