This study argues that examining distributive policy decisions—where legislative coalitions often extend broadly—provides a stronger framework for evaluating the effectiveness of Black-majority versus Black influence districts.
Majority-Black districts are those in which African Americans comprise more than 50% of the population, whereas Black influence districts have a 25–50% Black population. By analyzing how these representatives navigate federal project allocations, this research seeks to shed light on the broader implications of district composition in shaping legislative outcomes for Black communities.
