How geometric shapes can skew election outcomes
The article explores how the geometry of voting districts can be manipulated to favor one party, a practice known as gerrymandering. Mathematicians are using computational methods to detect and analyze such partisan maps. Recent court cases, such as one in Missouri, highlight the ongoing legal and mathematical battles over district boundaries.
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