'Packed' And 'Cracked': How Lawmakers Draw Maps Giving Their Candidates  Big Electoral Advantages

‘Packed’ And ‘Cracked’: How Lawmakers Draw Maps Giving Their Candidates Big Electoral Advantages

When it comes to political gerrymandering, the most nefarious schemes rely on one of two strategies: They either “crack” apart key constituencies or “pack” them together to dilute their influence. This year, both Democrats and Republicans have used those tactics…