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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.
Alabama Ruling May Boost Black Political Power
A new ruling in Alabama could provide a boost to black political power in the State that has a strong African American community.
NY Map “A Master Class In Gerrymandering”
New York State Dems approved redistricting that might result in their party gaining as many as three House seats from Reps.
The Proposed NY Gerrymander: An In-Depth Evaluation
Comparing effects of compliance and non-compliance with Stock Act shows error of sole reliance on disclosure to stop insider trading.
Texas Redistricting Broke Voting Rights Laws
The ongoing federal challenge to Texas’s redistricting has made stunning revelations including possible federal law violations.
A Look At The Latest Redistricting Litigation Nationwide
The Brennan Center for Justices takes a look at legal cases around the country challenging newly adopted redistricting plans.
Toting Up The Net Partisan Effects Of Redistricting Reform
On type of redistricting reform takes the power to redistrict from legislatures and another leaves it with them but limits partisan gerrymandering.
Ohio Supreme Court Rejects New District Maps
The Ohio Supreme Court Wednesday rejected newly designed maps that would have kept Republicans in control of the state legislature.
Play Mini Golf To See How To Tilt Elections Using Maps
Politicians…have something urgent to quarrel about these days: maps! Control of the U.S. House is on the line — or within the lines.
Sen. Manchin’s Plan Would Help Stop Gerrymandering
New district maps drawn by independent commissions would be most likely to pass Manchin’s test, the Freedom to Vote Act (FTVA).