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http://www.sacbee.com/state_wire/story/2327030.html

The California statute targets commonly used "at-large" elections - those in which candidates run citywide or across an entire school district. Avila said that method can result in discrimination because whatever group constitutes the majority of voters can dominate the ballot box and block minorities from winning representation. As a remedy, the law empowers state courts to create smaller election districts favoring minority candidates....