Redistricting Part 1: What Goes Into Making New Districts? | Politics with Paul #96

Key Points

• Redistricting in the United States has a long history of partisanship and gerrymandering, with both major political parties attempting to sway elections unfairly.
• States use various methods to redraw legislative boundaries, including state legislatures, commissions, or a combination of both, with criteria such as equal population, racial minority representation, and compactness guiding the process.
• Despite historical and ongoing attempts to manipulate district boundaries, change is possible through grassroots movements and public demand for fairer and more transparent redistricting practices.