Florida Redistricting: The Process is Broken and it is Time for a Change
If you were waiting for more evidence that an independent or bipartisan redistricting commission is needed in Florida, the last several months have…
Category: Elections
No Facts Behind Claims that the Kentucky Gubernatorial Election was Rigged
Not long after the ink was dry on articles declaring Matt Bevin the winner of the Kentucky Gubernatorial Election, a conspiracy theory arose…
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 Facts about the Jacksonville Runoff
The night of the March primary in Jacksonville, I wrote that Alvin Brown had a narrow path to victory. The mayor needed to…
Why the Wisconsin Supreme Court Election/Referendum Gave Conflicting Results
Wisconsin’s Supreme Court elections have been drawing a greater deal of scrutiny in recent years. The state has been racked by partisan fights…
Quick Thoughts on Jacksonville’s Upcoming Runoff
Jacksonville had its first round of voting Tuesday. Democrat Alvin Brown, first elected in an upset win in 2011, is seeking re-election in…
Maps and Quick Thoughts on Broward’s Municipal Election Results
As a Broward County resident for the first 19 years of my life, Broward County and its politics are still very close to…
How Florida Democrats fared in 2014′s Local Elections
In 2013, I wrote an article on Democratic Party Strength at the local level. The article examined areas where Democrats were strong and…