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How Gerrymandering Exploits Geographic Boundaries to Skew Elections

Quick fact

The term 'gerrymander' was coined in 1812 after Massachusetts Governor Elbridge Gerry approved a district that looked like a salamander, and it's still used today to skew elections.

Why this is interesting

Imagine a map where your vote counts half as much as your neighbor's—not because of who you are, but because of the line drawn around your neighborhood. How can politicians use geography to decide who wins before a single ballot is cast?