Alabama’s Effort to Close DMV’s Is Racially motivated
In 2010, Alabamas state legislature fell into Republican hands for the first time since reconstruction. The long-held Democratic majority was replaced with a…
Author: Matthew Isbell
Data consultant
Looking at the Florida redistricting maps offered by the plaintiffs
When Judge Terry Lewis convenes his redistricting trial later this month, there will be 7 different maps to examine — three from the…
The Lee Amendment and Central FL Redistricting
(Note: This article was originally published in Politico Florida in 2015. Wayback machine link is here). Matthew Isbell is a Democratic data consultant…
FL-5 and the Gibson and Montford Amendments
(Note: This article was originally published in Politico Florida in 2015). The most contentious point of debate during 2015 redistricting special session has…
One Major Flaw in Central Florida Redistricting
(Note: This article was originally published in Politico Florida in 2015. Wayback machine link is here). Matthew Isbell is a Democratic data consultant…
The Complete Breakdown of Florida’s Proposed Congressional Districts
The Florida Legislature released its base map heading into next week’s Special Session on redistricting. The map makes changes to 22 of the…
Leon County Must be Kept Whole in any Congressional District
In today’s Tallahassee Democrat article, DNC member Jon Ausman and myself advocated for keeping Leon County whole in any new congressional district drawn…
Greek Referendum Results Outpaced Anti-Austerity Parties
Greece held its referendum on whether or not to accept the terms of its bailout from the European Commission, International Monetary Fund, and…
Why Can’t TV Shows Create an Electoral Map that makes Sense
The Season 4 finale of the hit HBO show, Veep, saw President Selina Meyer learn her fate as she sought to get elected…
The Numbers Behind Ireland’s Historic Vote on Same-Sex Marriage
On May 22nd, Ireland became the first nation in the world to legalize same-sex marriage by popular referendum. The vote for approval was…