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How Gerrymandering Exploits Spatial Population Patterns in Redistricting

Quick fact

The term 'gerrymander' comes from an 1812 Massachusetts district that looked like a salamander, created by Governor Elbridge Gerry—though the practice itself is much older.

Why this is interesting

Imagine a state where one party wins the popular vote, yet the other party wins most of the seats. How? The answer lies in the oddly shaped lines that define who votes where.