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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.
Gerrymandering And The Point Of No Return
The For the People Act reflects a desire by activists to reassign congressional redistricting from legislatures to independent commissions.
How Computer Models Can Be Used In Redistricting
In his memo on the For the People Act, Joe Manchin proposed as policy: “Ban partisan gerrymandering and use computer models.”
Is Gerrymandering About to Become More Difficult?
Delightfully, one of mathematicians’ most valuable contributions to redistricting is to make it more geographically aware.
IL Democrats Gerrymander State Supreme Court Districts
The Illinois Democrats are turning the spring session into a partisan blitz to keep their grip on Springfield and reward their allies.
How Gerrymandering Shaped 19th Century US Policy
19th century gerrymandering entailed building a large number of competitive districts slightly skewed towards the incumbent.
How Dark Money Is Shaping Redistricting In 2021
Redistricting influences political outcomes. However, a network of “dark money” groups is complicating the redistricting process.
The Great Changes To Redistricting Doctrine Over Last Decade
Each redistricting period, from the civil rights movement to the Obama administration, included ever-greater control of mapmaking.
California’s Redistricting Commission Is Dangerously Close To Failing
There are concerns that California’s Citizens Redistricting Commission may fail its task of using census data to redraw electoral maps.
Can Climate Change Affect Redistricting?
Ohio’s 9th District is so thin that they actually drove to Lake Erie to monitor sea levels with respect to the contiguity of the district.