The process of gerrymandering has become extremely political with politicians being able to draw those maps, and largely to the favor for the political party in the majority.
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.
Trying to Pin Down the State of New Jersey’s Redistricting Laws
So far, the high court has taken the view that redistricting is mainly a matter of politics
The Efficiency Gap System Can Solve Redistricting For Good
Two academics came up with the efficiency gap system that is key to the redistricting case
AUDIO: What is in Store For the High Court’s Redistricting Case?
The Supreme Court is set to hear what could be the most important redistricting case in decades
UPDATE: Supreme Court Make First Move in WI Gerrymandering Case
The Supreme Court dropped a big hint they may rule against partisan gerrymandering in a key case
What Is Gerrymandering? Supreme Court to Hear Key Case
The Supreme Court announced Monday it will consider politically gerrymandered electoral maps
Identifying the Key Benefits to the Fair Representation Act
The FRA gives voters of all backgrounds the power to elect House Members who reflect their views
Supreme Court to Hear Wisconsin Partisan Gerrymandering Case
Supreme Court to decide on gerrymandering: Can it be used to create favorable voting districts?
A Look at the Latest Proposals to Fix Pennsylvania Gerrymandering
Pennsylvania lawmakers have introduced bills to reform the system that redraws legislative boundaries
Unresolved Redistricting Lawsuits Have Chance For Big Impact
Many states are seeing rulings on redistricting cases including at the country’s Supreme Court