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This map says it all. Democrats win by big margins in places like Madison (which counts the same as any other vote in statewide races) but that doesn’...
![Scott Walker @ScottWalker This map says it all. Democrats win by big margins in places like Madison (which counts the same as any other vote in statewide races) but that doesn't mean they should have a larger share of the seats just because they win by big margins in some districts. twitter.com/ericholder/sta... 5:03 PM 27 Jun 2019 from Austin, TX](https://i.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/masonry/001/508/414/24a.png)
![Scott Walker @ScottWalker This map says it all. Democrats win by big margins in places like Madison (which counts the same as any other vote in statewide races) but that doesn't mean they should have a larger share of the seats just because they win by big margins in some districts. twitter.com/ericholder/sta... 5:03 PM 27 Jun 2019 from Austin, TX](https://i.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/original/001/508/414/24a.png)
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Make no mistake: SCOTUS just gave the green light for racial gerrymandering that will be disguised as partisan. They have effectively paved the way fo...
![Kamala Harris @SenKamalaHarris Make no mistake: SCOTUS just gave the green light for racial gerrymandering that will be disguised as partisan. They have effectively paved the way for diluting the votes of communities of color. This decision is completely undemocratic and a stain on our Constitution. The New York Times @nytimes Breaking News: The Supreme Court said the Constitution does not bar partisan gerrymandering, a significant decision on the disputed topic of election maps nyti.ms/21Sw9qT Show this thread 6:04 PM - 27 Jun 2019](https://i.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/masonry/001/508/413/332.png)
![Kamala Harris @SenKamalaHarris Make no mistake: SCOTUS just gave the green light for racial gerrymandering that will be disguised as partisan. They have effectively paved the way for diluting the votes of communities of color. This decision is completely undemocratic and a stain on our Constitution. The New York Times @nytimes Breaking News: The Supreme Court said the Constitution does not bar partisan gerrymandering, a significant decision on the disputed topic of election maps nyti.ms/21Sw9qT Show this thread 6:04 PM - 27 Jun 2019](https://i.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/original/001/508/413/332.png)
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Here’s what’s covered under my new plan to protect U.S. elections: 🗳️ No more voter registration problems 🗳️ No more voter purges 🗳️ No more gerryma...
![Elizabeth Warren @ewarren Here's what's covered under my new plan to protect U.S. elections: No more voter registration problems No more voter purges No more gerrymandering Election Day will be a federal holiday BET NEWS PRESENTS BLACK ECONO ALLIA Elizabeth Warren has a new plan to make voting easier Warren's plan is a mix of progressive ideas to expand access to voting and boost election security vox.com 3:56 PM 27 Jun 2019](https://i.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/masonry/001/508/412/fad.png)
![Elizabeth Warren @ewarren Here's what's covered under my new plan to protect U.S. elections: No more voter registration problems No more voter purges No more gerrymandering Election Day will be a federal holiday BET NEWS PRESENTS BLACK ECONO ALLIA Elizabeth Warren has a new plan to make voting easier Warren's plan is a mix of progressive ideas to expand access to voting and boost election security vox.com 3:56 PM 27 Jun 2019](https://i.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/original/001/508/412/fad.png)
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The Biggest Offender I've Seen So Far
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Clearly-Gerrymandered Ohio
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How Gerrymandering Distorts the USA's Representation
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Different Types of Gerrymandering
![Efficiency gap: measuring partisan gerrymandering Nicholas Stephanopoulos, of University of Chicago Law School, and Eric McGhee, of the Public Policy Institute of California, have developed a process of measuring gerrymandering by calculating how many wasted votes votes in a lost district or votes above the required number to win- a party receives. Common methods of gerrymandering Cracking One party's votes have been split into many districts, losing each by a narrow margin. Packing One party's votes have been concentrated in a few districts, creating a surplus of votes. 3 blue districts 2 red districts 2 blue districts 3 red districts 5 blue districts 0 red districts 8% efficiency gap in favor of blue 40% efficiency gap in favor of blue 32% efficiency gap in favor of blue Source: Brennan Center for Justice, University of Chicago Law School Graphic: Tribune News Service](https://i.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/masonry/001/508/404/96b.jpg)
![Efficiency gap: measuring partisan gerrymandering Nicholas Stephanopoulos, of University of Chicago Law School, and Eric McGhee, of the Public Policy Institute of California, have developed a process of measuring gerrymandering by calculating how many wasted votes votes in a lost district or votes above the required number to win- a party receives. Common methods of gerrymandering Cracking One party's votes have been split into many districts, losing each by a narrow margin. Packing One party's votes have been concentrated in a few districts, creating a surplus of votes. 3 blue districts 2 red districts 2 blue districts 3 red districts 5 blue districts 0 red districts 8% efficiency gap in favor of blue 40% efficiency gap in favor of blue 32% efficiency gap in favor of blue Source: Brennan Center for Justice, University of Chicago Law School Graphic: Tribune News Service](https://i.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/original/001/508/404/96b.jpg)
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Examples of Ridiculously Gerrymandered Districts
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