Tag: elections

• 108 - The Geography of France's Presidential Elections

  about 5 years ago

  Frank Jacobs in Strange Maps

    The frequently fascinating and highly recommended Catholicgauze (“a blog on geography, geographic thought, and cool geography links”) presents an interesting map showing the results of the first round of France’s presidential elections on April 22, 2007. About a dozen candidates ... Read More

• 53 - Ever been gerrymandered?

  over 5 years ago

  Frank Jacobs in Strange Maps

  The painter Gilbert Stuart was inspired by the awkward shape of an electoral district on a map he saw in a newpaper editor’s office. He decorated the snake-shaped district with a head, a set of wings and claws, making it out to be some kind of antediluvian monster. “That will do for a salamander ... Read More

• 3 - United States of Canada vs. Jesusland

  over 5 years ago

  Frank Jacobs in Strange Maps

  This map started popping up after the 2004 Presidential election in the US, when George W. Bush got re-elected (with a legitimate majority this time). Democratic challenger John F. Kerry only won a handful of states, mainly on both coasts – where the electorate is more ‘liberal’ than in the more ... Read More