Gerrymander

usgb/ˈdʒerimændər/
verb

To divide a geographic area into voting districts in a way that gives an unfair advantage to a political party.

The ruling party was accused of gerrymandering to win the election.
Visual representation of "gerrymander" - To divide a geographic area into voting districts in a way that gives an unfair advantage to a political party

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  • gerrymander districts
  • gerrymander an election

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Political Strategy

Gerrymandering is often used as a deliberate strategy by political parties to influence elections.

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The document leaked revealed plans to gerrymander the upcoming state elections.
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Public Debate

The term 'gerrymander' frequently appears in political debates and news reports, usually in a negative context.

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Citizens protested after allegations of gerrymandering surfaced in the media.
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Legal Controversy

Gerrymandering can be subject to legal challenges and is often discussed in the context of voting rights.

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The court case focused on whether the congressional districts were gerrymandered.
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