Gerrymandering—the practice of manipulating the boundaries of electoral districts to create artificial advantage—is back with a vengeance in the United States. Except when courts intervene, as happened recently in Ohio and Utah, electoral district boundaries are normally redrawn once a decade, aiming to create legislative units that represent approximately the same number of people based on census data. However, Texas, California, Missouri, North Carolina, and Virginia have recently approved unusual mid-decade redistricting plans in advance of the upcoming US House of Representatives election in November 2026, approving new maps designed to advantage either the Democratic or Republican party. Pending decisions by courts, legislatures, and voters may potentially extend these practices to other states such as Louisiana and Florida. What questions should stakeholders ask when evaluating proposed district maps or charting a course for future elections?
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