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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.

Democrats’ Hopes In House Hurt By New District Maps

May 18, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Democrats’ Hopes In House Hurt By New District Maps

The courts released a new slate of congressional districts Monday, which might help Republicans gain ground in this year’s midterms.

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

Missouri Passes New Congressional Map, Ending Stalemate

May 17, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Missouri Passes New Congressional Map, Ending Stalemate

Thursday, the Missouri Senate approved a new congressional map, pushing a last-minute proposal through against Republican opposition.

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

Ohio’s Redistricting Mess Threatens A Smooth Election In November

May 12, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Ohio’s Redistricting Mess Threatens A Smooth Election In November

The state Supreme Court has repeatedly ruled version after version of the congressional and state legislative maps unconstitutional.

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

NY Redistricting Master Holds Key to Congressional Power

May 12, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

NY Redistricting Master Holds Key to Congressional Power

One of the most powerful persons in politics for the next two weeks is a professor who has spent his career studying mapping.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: New York City and State Elections, Redistricting

How To Avoid Another Redistricting Nightmare In 2030

May 8, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

How To Avoid Another Redistricting Nightmare In 2030

The conversation comes as a wave of partisan gerrymandering has swept the nation, leaving districts uncompetitive, incumbents in place.

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

Redistricting Makes Michigan A Battleground State For Both Parties

May 1, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Redistricting Makes Michigan A Battleground State For Both Parties

Michigan’s new redistricting has made it a battleground. Several members of Congress want to run where districts have been redrawn.

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

Voting Groups Sue Over Florida Congressional Map

April 26, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Voting Groups Sue Over Florida Congressional Map

Friday, voting rights groups sued Florida, alleging its new congressional maps will reduce Black representation while benefiting the GOP.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: African-American Voting Rights, Redistricting, Republicans, Voting Rights Act

Court Rejects GOP’s 4th Set of Ohio State Legislative Maps

April 16, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Court Rejects GOP’s 4th Set of Ohio State Legislative Maps

Under the state constitution’s strict anti-gerrymandering standards, Ohio’s Supreme Court has rejected a 4th set of legislative maps.

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

GOP Targets State Court Elections After Redistricting Rulings

April 14, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

GOP Targets State Court Elections After Redistricting Rulings

Republicans vow to spend huge sums in key state supreme court races this fall, seeking to elect conservative judges across the board.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Redistricting, Republicans

Court Demands New York’s Congressional Maps Be Redrawn

April 5, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Court Demands New York’s Congressional Maps Be Redrawn

A court ruling has struck down New York’s recently drawn maps. If upheld, the court will appoint a neutral expert to develop new maps.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: New York City and State Elections, Redistricting

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