I'd guess Wisconsin from what I've read. But there are so many others in the running: Texas, Michigan, North Carolina, etc. All of them (at least as of a couple of years ago) had minority rule thanks to rigged districts. I'd also love to see everyone stop using "gerrymander" to describe the ridiculously doctored and distorted manipulation of the electoral maps. Most people I've encountered have, at best, only a vague idea what the word means, and not a clue how a Democratic majority electorate and vote could result in a Republican super-majority just by messing with district lines.
I'd also love to see everyone stop using "gerrymander"
Never! It's vitally important to preserve the memory of Elbridge Gerry and his villainous map-making in the 1812 Boston redistricting! Surely, there is no better way to communicate the vital importance of this issue than with early 19th century political humor!
Well, the state votes about 35-40% Dem even with bad Dem candidates, but has 3 of 35 Dem Senators, and 8 of 70 Dem House people. A vote for a Constitutional Amendment to draw fairer districts failed in 2016.
“Ohio is about the second most gerrymandered statehouse in the country"
Anybody want to venture a guess as to who's first?
I'd guess Wisconsin from what I've read. But there are so many others in the running: Texas, Michigan, North Carolina, etc. All of them (at least as of a couple of years ago) had minority rule thanks to rigged districts. I'd also love to see everyone stop using "gerrymander" to describe the ridiculously doctored and distorted manipulation of the electoral maps. Most people I've encountered have, at best, only a vague idea what the word means, and not a clue how a Democratic majority electorate and vote could result in a Republican super-majority just by messing with district lines.
I'd also love to see everyone stop using "gerrymander"
Never! It's vitally important to preserve the memory of Elbridge Gerry and his villainous map-making in the 1812 Boston redistricting! Surely, there is no better way to communicate the vital importance of this issue than with early 19th century political humor!
South Dakota?
Do they really need to rig the districts in South Dakota?
Well, the state votes about 35-40% Dem even with bad Dem candidates, but has 3 of 35 Dem Senators, and 8 of 70 Dem House people. A vote for a Constitutional Amendment to draw fairer districts failed in 2016.
Well whether they need to or not they do.