What is gerrymandering?
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Gerrymandering is the manipulation of electoral district boundaries to benefit a particular political party, often resulting in one party gaining more seats than its opponent. Both major U.S. parties have used this tactic, but it is especially prominent in recent Texas redistricting efforts.
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- Gerrymandering involves redrawing electoral boundaries for political gain. 8s
- Both US parties use gerrymandering, but Republicans have more openly embraced it. 27s
- Recent Texas redistricting could increase Republican seats in Congress. 1m 27s
- The House of Representatives currently has a narrow three-seat margin between parties. 1m 42s
- Democrats have limited opportunities to counteract Republican gains through redistricting. 3m 20s
