Gerrymandering by Party

Definition

Redrawing districts specifically to pack or crack opposition votes—pack them into a few safe districts or crack them across many others.

Example Usage

Republicans gerrymandered by party, packing Democratic voters into urban districts.

Origin

Related to Gerry's salamander, but specifically refers to party-based manipulation

Fun Fact

Computer modeling makes gerrymandering so efficient that 2020 maps created intentional incumbency of 90%+ seat safety.

Source: Electoral redistricting terminology

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