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G. K. Butterfield: “Now, with seven congressional districts, it appears to me that, perhaps, Alabama may be entitled to pick up an extra…”

On the recordMay 12, 2019
Now, with seven congressional districts, it appears to me that, perhaps, Alabama may be entitled to pick up an extra majority minority district, if the lines are drawn appropriately and fairly.
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G. K. Butterfield
Democratic · North Carolina

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Butterfield suggests Alabama could gain a majority-minority district with fair map drawing.

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