Diplomacy & Politics Glossary

Using computer algorithms to draw electoral district boundaries to maximize partisan advantage efficiently and subtly.

A gerrymandering technique that dilutes the voting power of the opposing party's supporters by spreading them thinly across many districts. This prevents them from forming a majority in any district.

A gerrymandering method that concentrates the opposing party's voters into a few districts to reduce their influence elsewhere. This wastes their votes by giving them overwhelming majorities in limited areas.

Manipulating electoral district boundaries to dilute or concentrate the voting power of racial or ethnic groups.

A gerrymandering tactic that combines distant, demographically similar areas into one district to dilute opposition votes.

A gerrymandering tactic that spreads opposition voters across many districts to dilute their voting power.

Incumbent gerrymandering redraws electoral district boundaries to protect current officeholders from strong challengers, ensuring their re-election.

Drawing electoral district lines specifically to protect current officeholders and reduce competition.

The process of redrawing electoral district boundaries, typically after a census. It can impact political representation and party advantage.

An electoral district where the majority of constituents belong to racial or ethnic minority groups, often to enhance minority representation.