Pennsylvania’s Supreme Court Releases a New Congressional District Map
The new boundaries will go into effect for the 2018 elections.
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Gerrymandering
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Can Algorithms Put a Stop to Partisan Gerrymandering?
Researchers are developing algorithms to draw non-partisan district maps.
The Policy Consequences of Partisan Gerrymandering
New research finds the issue of how legislative districts are drawn, currently being considered by the Supreme Court, is far from academic.
Wisconsin Gerrymandering Case Heads to Supreme Court
It's the first time in over a decade the Supreme Court will issue a ruling on a case of "purely partisan gerrymanders."
The Future of Redistricting in America
How gerrymandering affected Tuesday’s election — and the solutions to help us move forward.
Will the ‘Efficiency Gap’ End Gerrymandering?
A lawsuit in the politically riven state of Wisconsin suggests a solution for fair re-districting.
Will the Supreme Court Allow Legislators to Dilute Voting Power?
Arizona’s state legislature is unhappy about losing the ability to draw district lines, which has resulted in a major lawsuit. What will the Supreme Court say, and will its decision call into question a host of other electoral reforms?
Website Demystifies Redistricting
One Loyola Law School educator's redistricting website offers a melting pot of useful information about the practice for all Americans.
New York Takes Swing at Prison Gerrymandering
New York will likely be third state to start counting prisoners as coming from their hometowns, and not where their cell is located.
Prison-Based Gerrymandering Dilutes Blacks’ Voting Power
A new report concludes some majority-black legislative districts are penalized because of the way the census bureau counts their imprisoned residents.