Gerrymandering by Proxy: Missouri's Electoral Mess Exposed The redistricting wars have been a dominant feature of American politics for several years now, with both parties engaging in gerrymandering tactics to secure partisan advantage in key congressional districts.
But the saga unfolding in Missouri takes this cynical game to new heights and raises important questions about the role of partisans in election administration.
At its core, the controversy centers on a complex web of court decisions and administrative actions that have left voters in the state's Third Congressional District uncertain about which electoral map will govern their votes.