Representation

Tuesday, March 28

Readings

1. Preuhs, Robert R. 2007. “Descriptive Representation as a Mechanism to Mitigate Policy Backlash: Latino Incorporation and Welfare Policy in the American States.” Political Research Quarterly 60(2): 277–92. ( available on Canvas)

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Thursday, March 30

Readings

1. Casellas, Jason P. 2009. “The Institutional and Demographic Determinants of Latino Representation.” Legislative Studies Quarterly 34(3): 399–426. ( available on Canvas)

2. Gonzalez Juenke, Eric. 2014. “Ignorance Is Bias: The Effect of Latino Losers on Models of Latino Representation.” American Journal of Political Science 58(3): 593–603. ( available on Canvas)

For class

• 2021 National Directory of Latino Elected Officials

• Demographics and Redistricting in Texas after the 2020 Census

• Demographics of Texas Congressional Districts

• Demographics of Congressional Districts (All States) by the U.S. Census Bureau