Partisan Gerrymandering

Definition

Redrawing districts specifically to advantage one party over another, often making elections predetermined. Democracy's most dishonest art form.

Example Usage

The Supreme Court ruled that extreme partisan gerrymandering violated the state constitution.

Origin

Combination of 'partisan' (favoring one party) and 'gerrymandering.'

Fun Fact

Computer algorithms can now predict election outcomes based on gerrymandered maps with over 95% accuracy.

Source: Electoral reform terminology

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