Voter approved bipartisan Ohio redistricting commission has chance to save state’s election system
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.
Uncompetitive NJ Elections Stem From Redistricting
Years of partisan gerrymandering have left dozens of uncompetitive NJ elections for state Assembly
NYC and the Coming Supreme Court Redistricting Case
Supreme Court that has upended voting rules nationwide to hear redistricting case in December
Political Posturing Poisons Florida Redistricting Debate
Fight to avoid facing new elections colors Florida redistricting debate probably leading to court
Gerrymander Schemes Look More Vulnerable Than Ever
Florida ruling may be bellwether for battle against pernicious gerrymander schemes gone awry
Ruling Seeks Changes to Florida Redistricting Maps
Judge keeps vast bulk of Florida redistricting plans but seeks changes in several key districts
The Movement and Elections
We are in desperate need of grassroots rebellion and empowerment on many fronts and for many reasons. And, the social movements remain the best source of people with the capacity to undertake electoral work as transformative project.
The National Legal Battle Over Redistricting Commissions
Redistricting commissions have been subject to numerous legal battles in states across the country
Redistricting Reform Amendment Petition Needs Signatures
Over 300,000 already added their signatures to the Redistricting Reform Amendment petition online
Lawmakers in Special Session Redistricting Virginia
Redistricting Virginia: Deadline means that anything is possible with lawmakers meeting this week