Gerry.dem Now

Gerrymandering has several detrimental effects on democratic representation:

Gerrymandering is a form of unfair political maneuvering where electoral district boundaries are manipulated to give one party, group, or incumbent an advantage. The practice, which often results in oddly shaped districts, allows politicians to effectively "choose their voters" rather than voters choosing their representatives. Origin of the Term gerry.dem

While serving as Governor of Massachusetts, Gerry signed a controversial redistricting bill that heavily favored his Democratic-Republican party. Many reformers advocate for moving the power of

Many reformers advocate for moving the power of redistricting away from politicians to independent commissions. California, for instance, created a Citizens Redistricting Commission that has successfully created more competitive districts. or incumbent an advantage. The practice

One district created in Essex County was described as having a shape so bizarre it resembled a salamander.