Drawing board: Plan would depoliticize redistricting

 
The Oklahoman Editorial
Published: May 13, 2007

I SRAEL is only nine miles wide at its narrowest point, due to brokered border decisions. For the same reason, one legislative district in Oklahoma has a waistline of only six miles. That's not unusual for a densely populated area, but House District 41 slithers from Yukon to north of Enid.

This, says the Oklahoma Coalition of Independents , is a prime example of Oklahoma-style gerrymandering.

Elbridge Gerry...


You have selected to view an article that is older than 60 days. There are several ways to unlock access to NewsOK historical content.

Please sign in. (You might already have access)


If you are a print subscriber to The Oklahoman, activate your Digital Pass for free access.


Purchase any of The Oklahoman's digital products (digital replica, archives, iPad and smartphone apps), and access to historical NewsOK content is free.