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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.

Can The Courts Police Gerrymanders?

May 11, 2023 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

A North Carolina court ruled that courts don’t have the ability to determine if a political map is legal, giving legislators a free pass.

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

The Next House Majority Could Be Decided In The Courts

March 15, 2023 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

The Next House Majority Could Be Decided In The Courts

Despite state court warnings, Republicans plan to move forward with gerrymandering, despite the possibility of a judge stopping them.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Redistricting, Supreme Court

Momentum Gathers To Improve 2030 Census

January 20, 2023 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Momentum Gathers To Improve 2030 Census

The Census Bureau has begun to prepare for next decennial count. As part of preparations, the bureau invited public comments.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Redistricting, Voter Access

Voter ID, Partisan Gerrymandering Struck Down In NC Rulings 

December 22, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Voter ID, Partisan Gerrymandering Struck Down In NC Rulings 

The North Carolina Supreme Court issued two important rulings in voting rights cases Friday, on gerrymandering and voter ID.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Redistricting, Voter Access, Voter ID

Supreme Court Majority Questions Massive Shift Of Election Authority

December 14, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Supreme Court Majority Questions Massive Shift Of Election Authority

A majority of Supreme Court justices Wednesday seemed reluctant to find that state legislators may manipulate congressional district lines.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Redistricting, Supreme Court

How Redistricting Shaped The Midterms

December 2, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

How Redistricting Shaped The Midterms

Both parties entered the latest redistricting cycle seeking to press their advantages where they could get possible votes.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Redistricting

On Gerrymandering And Judicial Democracy

October 12, 2022 by Andrew Straw 1 Comment

Voter ID, Partisan Gerrymandering Struck Down In NC Rulings 

I am against gerrymandering and want to see every instance of it abolished so Americans have more equality and power when they vote.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Direct Democracy and Referendums, Judicial Elections, Redistricting, Supreme Court

Algorithmic Approach To Legislative Apportionment And Redistricting

September 15, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Algorithmic Approach To Legislative Apportionment And Redistricting

Recent debates on the composition of the apportionment basis have brought up fresh concerns about representation in the process.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Election Science, Redistricting, Voting Technology

New Congressional Maps Dilute Black Power, Critics Say

September 8, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

New Congressional Maps Dilute Black Power, Critics Say

In Alabama, Florida and Louisiana, new congressional maps that some judges have ruled dilute the voting power of black voters.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: African-Americans and Democracy, Minority Voting Rights, Redistricting, Voter Suppression

Play Mini Golf To See How Politicians Tilt Elections Using Maps

September 2, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Play Mini Golf To See How Politicians Tilt Elections Using Maps

The once in a decade census determines the number of reps from each state. How maps are drawn determines who winds up on top.

Filed Under: Democracy Culture Tagged With: Redistricting

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