gerrymander

/ˈdʒɛɹiˌmændɝ/

manipulating electoral boundaries for advantage

gerrymander in a sentence

“Gerrymandering created safe seats for the party.”

From Governor Elbridge Gerry + salamander (shape of a district)

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