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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.

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

Can Computer Simulations Help Fix Democracy?

August 26, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

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.

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

American Democracy Was Never Designed To Be Democratic

August 17, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

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.

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

4 States To Use Gerrymandered Maps Ruled Illegal

August 11, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

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.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: African-American Voting Rights, American State Elections, Redistricting

How Redistricting Gives Republicans New Political Power

July 18, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

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.

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

New Book: A Surprising History Of Gerrymandering In America

June 28, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

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

June 25, 2022 by Jenna Spinelle Leave a Comment

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

June 25, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

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

June 19, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

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

May 23, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

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

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