Gerrymandering and Redistricting: The Battle for Democratic Confidence and Power
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A study led by Shaun Bowler finds that partisan gerrymandering not only distorts congressional representation but also erodes public confidence in elections and democracy, with effects crossing party lines and impacting civic engagement and perceptions of legitimacy.
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- The midterm map fight favors the GOP — and could help them stay in power The Washington Post
- A GOP divide is growing over Trump’s redistricting play Politico
- Trump Forces His Opponents to Choose Between Bad Options The Atlantic
- How to Avoid a Gerrymandering War Bloomberg.com
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