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    Which Way, L.A.?

    And Then There Were Eight… California Redistricting Commission Finalists

    After the census is completed every ten years, new geographical lines are laid out for the Assembly, the Senate, the Board of Equalization—and the Congress. In the past two elections, Californians have voted to take that power away from the legislature so that Republicans and Democrats can’t perpetuate themselves in office.

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    By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

    After the census is completed every ten years, new geographical lines are laid out for the Assembly, the Senate, the Board of Equalization—and the Congress. In the past two elections, Californians have voted to take that power away from the legislature so that Republicans and Democrats can’t perpetuate themselves in office. Today, 8 members of the first, independent redistricting commission were chosen.

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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Christian Bordal

      Managing Producer, Greater LA

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      Douglas Johnson

      Claremont McKenna College

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