IMPAC 2000 is the national organization responsible for formulating,
coordinating and implementing Democratic congressional redistricting
efforts. IMPAC 2000 was established in 1988 and, since then, has played a critical
role in redistricting efforts.
IMPAC 2000 is now at work helping Congressional Democrats with
critical legal strategy and technical assistance.
IMPAC 2000 will play a lead role in battling GOP efforts to
dilute African American and Hispanic voting strength. IMPAC 2000 is committed
to
protecting every minority Member of Congress, to creating new minority districts
where demographically feasible, and to maximizing minority
political influence by increasing the number of districts where minority voters
make a difference on Election day
The U.S. Census Bureau has released initial population figures
and some state legislatures have started redistricting efforts already. Redistricting
is the first major political battle of the new millennium. IMPAC 2000 has been
laying the legal and technical groundwork that is required now to
protect Democratic interests throughout the decade.
With redistricting control evenly split between Democrats and Republicans, political parity is the most likely outcome. IMPAC 2000 is working to achieve fair congressional redistricting plans by providing technical and legal assistance to Democrats.
Democrats' top redistricting commitment is to protect every minority Member's district and maximize minority voting strength. Republicans are working to weaken minority voters by "packing" minorities into as few districts as possible and by suing to block plans that expand minority power.
IMPAC 2000's website provides important information about the legal, demographic and political landscape that clearly indicates that Democrats are in a strong position in congressional redistricting. The website also provides important updates on Democratic efforts to strengthen minority voting strength and also offers the latest news from key redistricting states.
Statement of U.S. Reps Corrine Brown, Alcee Hastings & Carrie Meeks
THE REVIEWS ARE IN: GOP Dealt A Major Setback in Ohio Redistricting
Tennessee Map Bolsters Democrats' Strong Redistricting Perfomance
The Year In Congressional Redistricting : Dem's 2001 Wins Ensure a "Wash" in Redstricting
Statement of IMPAC 2000 Chairman Martin Frost: NC Redistricting a Success for Democrats
Reviews Are in: New Texas map Dashes GOP Hopes for Big Redistricting Gains Nationally
Federal Court Map Big Victory for Texas, Democrats
Tennessee and Oregon Congressional Redistricting Update
Oregon: Dems Win Congressional Border Battle
Texas: Supreme Court Decision Clears Way for Federal Court to get Blank Slate to Decide Congressional Redistricting
Statement of IMPAC 2000 Chairman Martin Frost: Final Congressional Districts Ordered By the District Court
Facts About Texas Redistricting and Politics
Congressional Redistricting Update: Georgia & New Mexico... More Evidence for Parity
Congressional Redistricting Update: Iowa
Statement of IMPAC 2000 Chairman Martin Frost: Perry Announces No Special Session for TX Congressional Redistricting
Maps Passed in 7 States Undermine Baseless GOP Redistricting Rhetoric & Support Parity as Most Likely Outcome
Statement of IMPAC 2000 Chairman Martin Frost: Nevada Congressional
Redistricting Plan
The Nation; Shaping the New Math of Racial Redistricting
-The New York Times
July 15, 2001
-Stuart Rothenberg: Redistricting's Early Results Show the Status
Quo
-CNN.com June 26, 2001
WASHINGTON (CNN) -- It's seven states down and a few dozen to
go in the world of congressional redistricting. And the early results suggest
neither party will receive a windfall of districts
from the new lines being drawn by legislatures across the country.
GOP Sees Gains in Redistricting
-The Washington Times June 24, 2001
Republicans could pick up four to six more House seats in the 2002 midterm elections
from congressional redistricting changes being made this year, party strategist
predict.
Democrats' New Map of Indiana Divides G.O.P.
-New York Times
June 2, 2001
Don't Bet House on Remapping Predictions
The National Journal -March 10, 2001
President Bush Puffs Up Environmental Image on Multi-State Tour
Amid criticism that he is too closely allied with the oil and timber industries President Bush has begun a three-week tour of western states designed to promote his environmental policies.
"This is an administration that apparently will stop at nothing to weaken environmental protection to benefit their supporters in industry, and no public relations show is going to change that," said Rodger Schlickeisen, president of Defenders of Wildlife.
Environmental groups were quick to condemn the President's environmental tour,
contrasting it with his policies which have been devastating for the environment.
Media coverage of the tour also pointed out that Bush's was journeying to states
that he lost by small margins in the 2000 elections and quoted an anonymous
Republican strategist as saying that Bush's team "wants to reassure voters
in rural areas who are concerned about the environment." (Washington Post,
by Mike Allen, 8/11/03)