Key Differences in US Redistricting Explained
February 20, 2026·5 days ago·via The New York Times

Redistricting in the US varies wildly by state, with some legislatures drawing maps while courts or commissions step in elsewhere to curb gerrymandering abuses. This decade's cycle highlights battles over fair lines versus political power grabs, especially after the 2020 census shifts population centers. Conservatives cheer states wresting control from activist judges, pushing back against left-wing schemes to rig electoral maps for Democrat advantage.
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