Manipulating electoral district boundaries to favor a specific political party or group is known as gerrymandering. It is used to dilute opposing votes, often through "cracking" (spreading opponents across districts) or "packing" (concentrating them in a few). Incumbents and majority parties benefit by securing disproportionate representation, undermining fair elections.
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