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Redistricting (Gerrymandering) articles on Democracy Chronicles

Redistricting, also known pejoratively as gerrymandering, refers to manipulation of the redrawing of districts to skew results towards a preferred party or candidate. With changes in population over time as cities grow and shrink, representative democracy requires adjusting border lines between electoral areas. For national elections, the U.S. Constitution outlines the need for a ten-year population count by census for national elections. The 50 states often have their own methods of redistricting. Also see our section on American democracy.

New Book: A Surprising History Of Gerrymandering In America

by DC Editors - June 28, 2022

New Book: A Surprising History Of Gerrymandering In America

The book explains how America got into the current crisis and shows how to safeguard the revered ideal of one person, one vote.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Election History, Redistricting

Introducing: When The People Decide

by Jenna Spinelle - June 25, 2022

Introducing: When The People Decide

Several activists and average citizens have changed their communities and the country by taking important issues directly to votes.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: American State Elections, Redistricting

What We Lose When We Lose Competitive Congressional Districts

by DC Editors - June 25, 2022

What We Lose When We Lose Competitive Congressional Districts

Less than 8% of congressional districts, according to Cook Political Report, are expected to be competitive in the midterm elections.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: American State Elections, Redistricting

Reviewing Apportionment And Redistricting

by DC Editors - June 19, 2022

Reviewing Apportionment And Redistricting

Recently revised maps show a tiny net gain for Democrats, but re-apportionment still falls short of being even net proportional.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: American State Elections, Redistricting

Redistricting Likely to Undercut Strides Made by Women

by DC Editors - May 23, 2022

Redistricting Likely to Undercut Strides Made by Women

Since 2018 the number of women in Congress has steadily risen with the 2020 election bringing that number to an historic high.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: American State Elections, Redistricting, Women and Democracy

Democrats’ Hopes In House Hurt By New District Maps

by DC Editors - May 18, 2022

Democrats’ Hopes In House Hurt By New District Maps

The courts released a new slate of congressional districts Monday, which might help Republicans gain ground in this year’s midterms.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: American State Elections, Redistricting

Missouri Passes New Congressional Map, Ending Stalemate

by DC Editors - May 17, 2022

Missouri Passes New Congressional Map, Ending Stalemate

Thursday, the Missouri Senate approved a new congressional map, pushing a last-minute proposal through against Republican opposition.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: American State Elections, Redistricting

Ohio’s Redistricting Mess Threatens A Smooth Election In November

by DC Editors - May 12, 2022

Ohio’s Redistricting Mess Threatens A Smooth Election In November

The state Supreme Court has repeatedly ruled version after version of the congressional and state legislative maps unconstitutional.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: American State Elections, Redistricting

NY Redistricting Master Holds Key to Congressional Power

by DC Editors - May 12, 2022

NY Redistricting Master Holds Key to Congressional Power

One of the most powerful persons in politics for the next two weeks is a professor who has spent his career studying mapping.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: New York City and State Elections, Redistricting

How To Avoid Another Redistricting Nightmare In 2030

by DC Editors - May 8, 2022

How To Avoid Another Redistricting Nightmare In 2030

The conversation comes as a wave of partisan gerrymandering has swept the nation, leaving districts uncompetitive, incumbents in place.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: American State Elections, Redistricting

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