of the state governments
a gerrymander .
gerrymander
Representatives to the U.S. House of Representatives are elected by the people of voting age in their districts. When vacancies happen in the Representation from any State, the Executive Authority thereof shall issue Writs of Election to fill such Vacancies. -Constitution of the United States of America
The members of the House of Representatives vote to select the Speaker.
Members of the House of Representatives win their seats through elections held every two years. Each congressional district, drawn based on population, elects one representative. Candidates typically belong to a political party and campaign by promoting their platforms, engaging with constituents, and participating in debates. The candidate who receives the most votes in their district during the election is declared the winner and takes office.
The election districts for each state legislature and the United States House of Representatives are determined by the state legislature in each individual state. The election districts are drawn every 10 years.
states!
They are elected based upon the census counts of each state according to the reapportionment allotments every 10 years based on how the congressional districts are drawn.
Texas Legislature
Usually they are drawn outdoors, outside the house on the ground
It is gerrymandering.
The House with the Drawn Shades - 1915 was released on: USA: 16 September 1915