gerrymander

Example Sentences

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The California gerrymandering plan targets five of California’s nine Republican members of Congress: Reps.

From Los Angeles Times

In practical terms, however, this would likely mean staying out of the state for upwards of a year, or potentially longer, if Abbott continues his gerrymandering efforts after the midterms.

From Salon

Democratic lawmakers in Texas fled the state to block the Republican-led legislature from approving a new map that would gerrymander congressional districts to favor of the GOP.

From Los Angeles Times

“Trumpmandering” is this principle of corrupt power applied to gerrymandering on a nationwide scale.

From Salon

Some observers have expressed concern that California’s approach could contribute to a dangerous escalation in partisan gerrymandering across multiple states.

From Los Angeles Times