Redistricting plans designed to dilute influence of black voters is stopped by Supreme Court
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.
Plotting a Path to Independent Redistricting in Illinois
Plan to setup independent redistricting in Illinois is blocked by court challenge in latest twist
The Supreme’s Electoral District Population Count Ruling
Historic method for electoral district population count is upheld in ruling by the Supreme Court
Proposed North Carolina District Boundaries Still Unfair
Even after proposal rejected for bias, the North Carolina district boundaries fight goes on
Remembering Antonin Scalia’s Redistricting Legacy
A worrying redistricting legacy from the Supreme Court has left unhealed wounds in the democracy
The Fight to Vote is America’s Most Important Crisis
Michael Waldman is the author of Fight to Vote about the pressing need for election reforms
NC Redistricting Ruling Will Protect Fair Elections
Lower court block on worrisome NC redistricting plans is a win for state’s democracy
North Carolina Appeals Congressional District Changes
The endless redistricting battle continues in court over NC congressional district changes
The Year We Finally Won Redistricting Reform
In battles across the country, real redistricting reform is finally set to make waves in 2016
Voter-Rights Groups Win Florida Redistricting Decision
Moving one step closer to fair election system after Florida redistricting decision in court