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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Isabel Keane

Trump demanded gerrymandered districts ahead of the midterms. His plan could backfire badly

For over a year, President Donald Trump has been pressuring Republican-led states to redraw their congressional districts with the hope of gaining more seats in November’s midterm elections.

But, according to a new analysis, not only does the multi-state gerrymander look unlikely to work — it may even put more Democrats in power.

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