How to legally rig an election
Divide (a territorial unit) into election districts to give one political party an electoral majority in a large number of districts while concentrating the voting strength of the opposition in as few districts as possible. – Merriam Webster Dictionary definition of Gerrymandering
This is legal in the United States, and in the state of Wisconsin.
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Newsroom
What does school choice have to do with gerrymandering?
Jan 29, 2020
By Ruth Conniff Mike Pence, Betsy DeVos and the destruction of Wisconsin There was something fishy about the whole spectacle at the Capitol on Tuesday, as Vice President Mike Pence and Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos parachuted in to praise Wisconsin as “the...
Evers’ executive order establishes nonpartisan redistricting commission
Jan 28, 2020
by Victor Jacobo, CBS58 MADISON, Wis. (CBS 58) -- Governor Evers signed an executive order to establish a nonpartisan redistricting commission in an effort to draw what he calls are fair and impartial maps in 2021. “People should be able to choose their elected...
Lobbyists and lawmakers barred from sitting on Gov. Evers’ redistricting commission
Jan 28, 2020
Patrick Marley, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel MADISON, Wis. - Democratic Gov. Tony Evers signed an executive order Monday to establish a redistricting commission that excludes political party officials, lobbyists and lawmakers. He took that step as GOP Assembly Speaker...
Tony Evers’ nonpartisan redistricting commission excludes lawmakers, lobbyists
Jan 28, 2020
Riley Vetterkind, Wisconsin State Journal MADISON, Wis. - Gov. Tony Evers signed an executive order Monday creating a nonpartisan redistricting commission that excludes lawmakers, lobbyists and party officials from participating. The commission, which Evers unveiled...
Governor Evers visits Wausau to announce redistricting commission
Jan 28, 2020
by Stella Porter, WSAW WAUSAU, Wis. - Governor Tony Evers visited the Marathon County Public Library in Wausau Monday to talk about the executive order he signed, creating a non-partisan commission to redraw legislative maps next year for the legislature to consider....
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