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Special Section on Statistical and Mathematical Methods for Redistricting and Assessment of Gerrymandering

The Essential Role of Empirical Validation in Legislative Redistricting Simulation

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Pages 52-68 | Received 14 Oct 2019, Accepted 25 Jun 2020, Published online: 08 Sep 2020

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