Synonyms of gerrymandering

gerrymandering

verb

present participle of gerrymander

as in manipulating

to divide (a state, school district, etc.) into political units that give one group an unfair advantage

gerrymandering urban districts to give rural voters a majority

Related Words

• manipulating
• arranging
• negotiating
• engineering
• maneuvering
• scheming
• framing
• plotting
• concluding
• hammering out
• managing
• working out
• contriving
• concerting
• finagling
• directing
• wangling
• conniving
• finessing
• machinating
• intriguing
• masterminding
• angling (for)
• brewing
• conducting
• hatching
• compassing
• handling
• cooking (up)
• concocting
• running
• commanding
• quarterbacking
• captaining

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of gerrymandering

Cleaver, however, emphasized that Republicans underestimate how angry voters are about gerrymandering. — Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 21 Aug. 2026

Today, there are fewer competitive seats, thanks to gerrymandering, meaning there are only about 40 seats in the House viewed as in-play. — Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026

But his prior comments, as well his efforts to end gerrymandering across the nation since leaving office, have made clear that his views have not changed. — Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 17 Aug. 2026

Jones and Riehle also signed a joint pledge to oppose gerrymandering. — Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 17 Aug. 2026

This kicks off another gerrymandering doom cycle for 2028, which will leave the House less representative of the people and politicians less responsive to independent-minded voters. — Editorial Board, Washington Post, 5 Aug. 2026

Redistricting efforts across the country have reduced the number of competitive seats on the battlefield, and Republicans emerged with a narrow advantage in seats netted through gerrymandering. — Lauren Green, The Washington Examiner, 22 July 2026

Further, gerrymandering sidelines moderate Republicans and Republican-leaning independents. — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 18 July 2026

So with an eye at going tit-for-tat against Republicans’ gerrymandering spree, Democrats see the midterms as just the next battle in the never-ending redistricting wars. — Philip Elliott, Time, 8 June 2026