How to gerrymander, or not

By: Maggie Lee, The Current

Outlets: Georgia Recorder

Published: June 17, 2026

Words: 253

Last Updated: 1 month, 1 week ago

Body Text Preview

Georgia is among the Republican-led states moving to redraw its congressional and state legislative districts this year. This follows the U.S. Supreme Court decision this year that struck down Louisiana’s majority Black congressional districts as unconstitutional racial gerrymandering.

Gerrymandering is a standard practice in American politics by both Democrats and Republicans, as is litigation for processes called packing and stacking, or the attempts to minimize representation for opposing party voters. With the latest Supreme Court …

Create a free account to access this story and more

Join Plucky Wire to access full stories, collaborate with newsrooms, and discover content from networks around the world.

About

FAQ

Email Us