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Redistricting is Reshaping Our Democracy | Clarksburg News
A new study reveals that one in ten Americans now live in districts redrawn for partisan gain, with a fifth of all districts completely reshaped — a rare mid-decade upheaval. Triggered by Texas’s GOP-led map overhaul (backed by Trump) and California’s Democratic response, this tit-for-tat redistricting could hand Republicans nine new seats. Experts warn it erodes trust in elections, weakens accountability, and deepens polarization. Solutions like proportional representation or bipartisan agreements are proposed — though even independent commissions face challenges. The researchers stress…
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