Definition of Gerrymandered. Meaning of Gerrymandered. Synonyms of Gerrymandered

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Definition of Gerrymandered

Gerrymandered
Gerrymander Ger`ry*man"der, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Gerrymandered; p. pr. & vb. n. Gerrymandering.] To divide (a State) into districts for the choice of representatives, in an unnatural and unfair way, with a view to give a political party an advantage over its opponent. [Political Cant, U. S.] Note: This was done in Massachusetts at a time when Elbridge Gerry was governor, and was attributed to his influence, hence the name; though it is now known that he was opposed to the measure. --Bartlett.
Gerrymander
Gerrymander Ger`ry*man"der, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Gerrymandered; p. pr. & vb. n. Gerrymandering.] To divide (a State) into districts for the choice of representatives, in an unnatural and unfair way, with a view to give a political party an advantage over its opponent. [Political Cant, U. S.] Note: This was done in Massachusetts at a time when Elbridge Gerry was governor, and was attributed to his influence, hence the name; though it is now known that he was opposed to the measure. --Bartlett.

Meaning of Gerrymandered from wikipedia

- benefit of having a gerrymandered seat. Gerrymandering also has significant effects on the representation voters receive in gerrymandered districts. Because...
- or prevent gerrymandering in the country. Various constitutional and statutory provisions may compel a court to strike down a gerrymandered redistricting...
- Carolina ruled that the 12th congressional district was an illegal racial gerrymander. This was again appealed, now as Easley v. Cromartie. The U.S. Supreme...
- Shows How Gerrymandering Is Difficult to Overcome, US News No Contest, Isthmus "Many experts recognized Wisconsin as the most gerrymandered state in the...
- was the Cheng San GRC. The opposition has charged the government with gerrymandering due to the changing of GRC boundaries at very short notice (see below...
- undemocratic outcomes." The Washington Post listed it as one of the ten most gerrymandered districts in the country. On February 19, 2018, the Supreme Court of...
- Forbes India Investigation: India's most gerrymandered constituencies, Karthik Shashidhar, 2019 India 'gerrymanders' Kashmir region in redrawn electoral map...
- Ohio's congressional district map was unconstitutional and based on gerrymandering. A new map was expected ahead of the 2020 election. However, after the...
- lawsuit s****ing to overturn Ohio's congressional map as unconstitutional gerrymandering. According to the lawsuit, the 9th "eats its way across the southern...
- unchanged. Wisconsin’s congressional districts are an example of partisan gerrymandering, in this case in favor of the Republican Party.[irrelevant citation]...