OPINION: 4 reasons gerrymandering is getting worse
November’s midterm elections are some of the most eagerly awaited, closely watched and hyper-partisan for many years.
But the results for many congressional House seats are already known because the election will occur at a time of rampant gerrymandering.
For example, Maryland’s 3rd Congressional District is drawn up in a way that guarantees the 2018 election victory of Democratic incumbent John Sarbanes. Congressional districts in Texas are drawn up to favor Republicans, such as Mike Conway who is assured victory in the 11th District.