Both parties entered the latest redistricting cycle seeking to press their advantages where they could get possible votes.
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.
On Gerrymandering And Judicial Democracy
I am against gerrymandering and want to see every instance of it abolished so Americans have more equality and power when they vote.
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.
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.
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.
Can Computer Simulations Help Fix Democracy?
A technological revolution has made it harder for politicians to get away with gerrymandering. But there could be a glitch.
American Democracy Was Never Designed To Be Democratic
The cracking and packed partisan redistricting strategies aren’t just systemic problems; they constitute the entire political system.
4 States To Use Gerrymandered Maps Ruled Illegal
Despite judges opposing racially biased maps in Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana, and Ohio, these states are going ahead with these maps.
How Redistricting Gives Republicans New Political Power
In this year’s midterm elections, Republicans are expected to take control of the House, and redistricting has given them a leg up.
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.