George Skelton: Gerrymandering still exists in California. But reforms did away with the old, ugly system
by George Skelton, Los Angeles Times
Dec 23, 2021
3 minutes
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Gerrymandering was supposed to be cured by redistricting reform. No chance. It’s still alive and well in California.
That was evident in the just-completed once-a-decade redrawing of California congressional and legislative districts.
But the latest gerrymandering wasn’t about crafting weirdly shaped districts to benefit the political party in power. Neither was its purpose necessarily to protect incumbents from election defeat or to carve them friendly districts to run for another office.
The goal of this year’s gerrymandering was to help Latino, Asian American and Black candidates win seats. And
You’re reading a preview, subscribe to read more.
Start your free 30 days