1. the practice of manipulating the boundaries of electoral districts to favor one political party or group
Usage: often used in political discourse; considered undemocratic

1. to manipulate the boundaries of electoral districts unfairly to gain political advantage
Usage: third-person singular: gerrymanders; past tense: gerrymandered; present participle: gerrymandering

Examples

• Gerrymandering has been used for decades to influence election outcomes.
• The state was accused of gerrymandering when it redrew district lines to benefit the majority party.
• Critics argue that gerrymandering undermines fair representation in government.
• The legislature gerrymandered the districts to ensure their party would win more seats.
• Voters in gerrymandered districts often have less meaningful choice in elections.
• Reform groups are pushing for independent commissions to prevent gerrymandering.
• The court ruled that the state had engaged in partisan gerrymandering.
• Gerrymandering can dilute the voting power of certain communities.