In VA we have a neat little controversy brewing.  

Our districts were redrawn in early 2001.  This accommodated the
election to the house of delegates, but has wrought havoc with the
senate election.  the house stands every 2 years, but the senate stands
every 4.  In 1991, this was no big deal because both houses stood for
election. This year, however only the house of delegates is up.

The problem is that one of our senators (who represented our 39th
district), Madison Marye, lost his district due to population shifts. 
Under normal circumstances, he would be forced to run against another
incumbent in the newly drawn districts.  Instead, he now technically
represents the new 39th which is located 200 miles away (it's just a
question of numbering the districts).

Now, for the fun part.  He wants to retire this fall and the question
is:  who gets to vote in the special election to replace him?

Ho any other states have the same problem after redistricting??

cheers and thanks


Mark E. Rush
Professor of Politics
Washington and Lee University
Lexington, VA  24450
http://home.wlu.edu/~rushm
(540) 463-8904
(540) 463-8639 (fax)