A political cartoon published in the Boston Gazette on March 26, 1812, added wings and claws to the map, labeling it "The Gerry-mander". How Gerrymandering Works
One district created in Essex County was described as having a shape so bizarre it resembled a salamander. gerry.dem
Today, high-speed computing and detailed demographic data allow for precise gerrymandering without necessarily creating oddly shaped maps, making it harder to detect visually. Solutions and Reform A political cartoon published in the Boston Gazette
Redistricting occurs every 10 years following the census, but gerrymandering abuses this process to distort how votes translate into power. Two primary techniques are used: gerry.dem