US EditionTexas, Indiana and New York Are Talking About Gerrymandering. Why that's Unlikely in Iowa
UNITED STATES, AUG 7 – Both Republican and Democratic states use advanced algorithms to redraw districts, with 15 states earning failing grades for partisan maps, experts said.
- On August 4, 2025, protesters held an emergency march and rally outside the Texas Governor's Mansion against new redistricting legislation in Austin.
- This protest follows a long history of gerrymandering practice dating back to 1812 and recent intensified battles shaped by a 2019 Supreme Court ruling.
- Experts note that advanced algorithms have enabled more precise district divisions, often splitting counties excessively, with Texas receiving an F grade for partisan maps favoring Republicans.
- Sam Wang explained that gerrymandering represents the extreme expression of partisan interests, and he highlighted that ballot measures removing legislative bodies from the map-drawing process have significantly improved fairness in districting.
- While state-run reforms improve fairness, experts agree only Congressional legislation can fully end partisan influence, suggesting ongoing partisan battles will impact future elections.
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Just over a year before the mid-term elections, the electoral map is at the heart of a battle between Republicans and Democrats in the United States.
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Christopher Mark Juhn/Anadolu via Getty Images(NEW YORK) -- The redistricting battle gripping Texas has put a spotlight on the ongoing debate over gerrymandering and its long-term effects on the electorate.Sam Wang, the founding director of the Electoral Innovation Lab and the creator of the Gerrymandering Project , a research lab focused on creating the most fair district maps, told ABC News that state leaders from both sides of the aisle have …
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