Consequences and dangers of gerrymandering: An ongoing threat to voter equality and fairness

Author(s)	Schenk, Ellen
Date Accessioned	2021-02-26T02:29:45Z
Date Available	2021-02-26T02:29:45Z
Publication Date	2020
Abstract	Despite the many movements and organizations dedicated to fighting against gerrymandering, gerrymandering and its various forms remain a current issue in elections. While gerrymandering has been an issue consistently brought before the Supreme Court, there has been no established measure to identify a gerrymandered district. There is a broad scope of literature surrounding suggested measures, such as the efficiency gap, the mean-median gap, and the seats-to-votes curve. Gerrymandering presents a clear and present threat to the equality of elections due to the lack of competition and an unfair process of redistricting. Reforms such as guidelines for commissions and the 2020 census need to be undertaken to ensure a fair and just reapportionment process.	en_US
URL	https://udspace.udel.edu/handle/19716/28793
Publisher	University of Delaware’s Biden School of Public Policy and Administration, Newark, DE	en_US
Keywords	Gerrymandering	en_US
Keywords	Voter equality	en_US
Title	Consequences and dangers of gerrymandering: An ongoing threat to voter equality and fairness	en_US
Type	Article	en_US

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