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Gerrymandering

Gerrymandering
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Version 1.0.0 · Updated 2026-07-28

CORE DEFINITION

Gerrymandering ( JERR-ee-, originally GHERR-ee-), defined in the contexts of representative electoral systems, is the political manipulation of electoral district boundaries to advantage a party, group, or socioeconomic class within the constituency.

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Gerrymandering ( JERR-ee-, originally GHERR-ee-), defined in the contexts of representative electoral systems, is the political manipulation of electoral district boundaries to advantage a party, group, or socioeconomic class within the constituency.

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The ruling party manipulates district boundaries (unfair redistricting) to win more seats with fewer total votes, using tactics such as packing and cracking.

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