The Next Swing Region: Reappointment and Redistricting in the Intermountain West
When
Sep. 27, 2011, 6pm
Description
David Damore, Brookings Institution, Nonresident Senior Fellow in Governance Studies
During the first decade of the 21st century no region in the nation experienced the political and demographic changes that occurred in the Intermountain West region, including the states of Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Nevada, New Mexico, and Utah. These states grew at unprecedented levels and are now demographically more diverse and increasingly urbanized. This presentation will explore the status of redistricting and reapportionment efforts, and the implications for state and national politics.