Definition

A politician who repeatedly gerrymandered their districts to maintain power, essentially a habitual electoral map manipulator.

Example Usage

The state legislature was full of gerunderers who had redraw their districts to ensure safe seats.

Origin

Modern political jargon combining 'gerrymander' and the agent suffix '-er.'

Fun Fact

Some politicians have represented districts so gerrymandered that the same geographic area would split between 4+ districts.

Source: Electoral redistricting terminology

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