Why Is Gerrymandering Legal?

Learn how gerrymandering lets politicians pick their voters, why it’s still legal, and why it matters for your vote.

Let’s demystify gerrymandering — the practice of politicians ‘picking their voters’ by redrawing district maps. We’ll explain why the practice is legal, how both parties have used it, and why it matters for making sure everyone’s vote counts.

It feels like every day there’s a new outrageous headline, but it’s not always clear why these things are happening. In this series of short, shareable podcast episodes, we ask… “Okay, But Why?”