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The Economic Times
The Economic Times
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Why gerrymandering matters in the 2026 US midterm elections

The battle for control of the US House may be influenced before voting begins. Across several states, politicians are redrawing congressional districts to improve their party’s chances in the 2026 midterm elections.

This practice is called gerrymandering. It refers to manipulating electoral boundaries to favour one political party or reduce the influence of a specific community’s votes.

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