Can You Hear the Will of the People in the Vote? Assessing Fairness in Redistricting - 2021 I. E. Block Community Lecture

Explore the complexities of redistricting and gerrymandering in this thought-provoking lecture by Dr. Jonathan Christopher Mattingly of Duke University. Delve into the challenges of creating fair electoral districts, examining key questions such as recognizing gerrymandering, the relevance of proportionality, and the impact of geopolitical geometry on redistricting outcomes. Gain insights into the effects of incumbency protection, the Voting Rights Act, and the preservation of communities of interest on the redistricting process. Learn how Monte Carlo sampling techniques can be applied to assess fairness in redistricting and better understand the representation of the people's will in voting systems.