Stop Partisan Gerrymandering With These Three Weird Tricks

July 16, 2018 by Sam Wang

When it comes to partisan gerrymandering, the Supreme Court whiffed. The road ahead for federal action is not looking great. However, that doesn’t mean it’s game over, as we reported today in The American Prospect. In fact, there’s considerable hope.

We looked into the laws, constitutions, and political landscape in every state where there’s currently an extreme gerrymander. In every case we found at least one remedy. In North Carolina, it’s the state constitution. In Maryland, it’s the possibility of a bipartisan process. And in Michigan, there’s a powerful voter initiative.

Read our detailed state-by-state analysis!

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8 Comments

Sam Wang says:

Saw it, liked it – but it leaves out the state-constitution route, which is basically the one thing that worked this year.

Pechmerle says:

Actually, it does mention its successful use in Pennsylvania:
“Finally, litigation can still be effective in some states. Earlier this year, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court struck down Republican-drawn district maps for violating the state constitution –”
It is true they don’t mention that there are other states with constitutional provisions parallel to Pennsylvania’s.

Sam Wang says:

oh, I’d better revise what I sent in…

LondonYoung says:

100th Politics and Polls! Congrats!
https://soundcloud.com/woodrowwilsonschool/politics-polls-100-the-trump-presidency

Arthur Klassen says:

Don’t miss 99! doesn’t appear on podomatic’s list…
http://wws.princeton.edu/news-and-events/news/item/politics-polls-99-who-atticus-finch
A fascinating analysis, yet another book I want to read.

Michael Konopka says:

I believe the constitutional route is better and will yield change.

LondonYoung says:

You mean state constitution?

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