The Impact of Gerrymandering on Political Representation and Legislative Effectiveness: Analyzing the Disconnect Between Representation and Governance

• In Event: The Drawing of Consequential Lines: Electoral Rules, Redistricting and Gerrymandering

Brief Overview

This paper examines how gerrymandering disrupts political representation by affecting the relationship between elected officials and constituents, analyzing its impact on legitimacy, legislative effectiveness, and democratic governance.

Author

• Veronica Sigcho Espinoza, The University of West Florida