The GOP has been the star performer when it comes to realigning districts to serve the party
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.
Supreme Court Affirms NC Legislative Districts as Racial Gerrymanders
The U.S. Supreme Court rejected a request from North Carolina lawmakers to review a lower court’s ruling
Turn in Texas Redistricting Case May Boost Democrats
If courts are to rewrite the district maps, then Democrats are the ones who stand to benefit
Is Justice Kennedy to be the Supreme Court’s Gerrymandering Hero?
There are major changes in technology leading to new realization that gerrymandering can be solved
Racial and Partisan Gerrymanders Take Different Court Paths
Brennan Center released its monthly review of ongoing redistricting court cases with new highlights
Pennsylvania Gerrymandered Maps Among Worst in US
Gerrymandered districts in Pennsylvania are among the most skewed in the nation to this day
Hypocritical Maryland Redistricting Plans Show Democrats at Worst
Two liberal groups, Common Cause Maryland and the League of Women Voters, applauded bill’s veto
Decision Ahead in Important Wisconsin Gerrymandering Case
Redistricting changes put forward by the Wisconsin Republicans have seen trouble in court
Six Lawsuits Still Taking Aim at NC Redistricting Plan
There are six pending lawsuits that could add to pressure for a fair redistricting plan for North Carolina
Court Drawn Election Districts Are the Texas GOP’s Greatest Fear
Republicans in Texas biggest worry is that election districts may be drawn by a non-partisan court