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New MCMC algorithm offers flexible graph partition sampling

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Researchers have introduced the Marked Edge Walk (MEW), a new Markov Chain Monte Carlo (MCMC) algorithm designed for sampling graph partitions. Unlike previous methods such as RevReCom and MFR, which exhibit a strong preference for distributions tied to spanning trees, MEW operates on spanning trees with marked edges. This allows for calculable transition probabilities within the Metropolis-Hastings algorithm, enabling more flexible ensemble generation. Empirical tests on real-world dual graphs demonstrate MEW's ability to converge under a wider range of target distributions, including policy-based distributions for competitiveness, compactness, and partisan symmetry, with reduced bias towards spanning tree counts. AI

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  1. arXiv cs.LG TIER_1 English(EN) · Atticus McWhorter, Daryl DeFord ·

    The Marked Edge Walk: A Novel MCMC Algorithm for Sampling of Graph Partitions

    arXiv:2510.17714v3 Announce Type: replace-cross Abstract: Novel Markov Chain Monte Carlo (MCMC) methods have enabled the generation of large ensembles of redistricting plans modeled as a graph partitioning problem. However, existing algorithms such as Reversible Recombination (Re…

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