Transcript: How, exactly, does redistricting work in Mississippi?

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Transcript: How, exactly, does redistricting work in Mississippi?

… were trying to prevent African Americans from holding office.

… started. You know, African-American, small number of legislators … were trying to prevent African Americans from holding office.… started. You know, African-American, small number of legislators …

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