Since we're all whining about it, let's talk about it.
The way I would start solving it in many cases, is to start from scratch. Lay down a grid of squares/rectangles equal to the number of reps your state gets, then make reasonable adjustments for population requirements as necessary.
The goal is to have fewer districts that look like, for example, MI-11:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michig...ince_2013).tif
That approach likely will not work for every state, however. New York, for instance, where NYC and Lawn Guyland get about 15 of New York state's reps because of population density.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Yo...13_to_2022.png
Some states have been moving to "independent" (from state houses) commissions in preparation for the re-draw after the 2020 census. Michigan will have a proposal on the ballot next month to implement one.
The way I would start solving it in many cases, is to start from scratch. Lay down a grid of squares/rectangles equal to the number of reps your state gets, then make reasonable adjustments for population requirements as necessary.
The goal is to have fewer districts that look like, for example, MI-11:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michig...ince_2013).tif
That approach likely will not work for every state, however. New York, for instance, where NYC and Lawn Guyland get about 15 of New York state's reps because of population density.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Yo...13_to_2022.png
Some states have been moving to "independent" (from state houses) commissions in preparation for the re-draw after the 2020 census. Michigan will have a proposal on the ballot next month to implement one.
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