In Pennsylvania, and around the country, voters don't choose their elected officials; instead, politicians choose their voters. The process that allows politicians to redraw district boundaries in their political favor is known as gerrymandering--and angry voters nationwide are demanding change. What will it take to end gerrymandering? And what's at stake? Steve Zarit is a distinguished professor emeritus at Penn State and coordinator of the Centre County branch of Fair Districts PA. Debbie Trudeau is a member of the Centre County leadership team for Fair Districts PA.
Take Note: Fair Districts PA On Fighting Gerrymandering In PA
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This map from Fair Districts PA shows Pennsylvania's current U.S. Congressional Districts.
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Pennsylvania's 5th U.S. Congressional District, where most WPSU listeners live.
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The evolution of Pennsylvania's 7th U.S. Congressional District from 1952 to present day.
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