Using Mathematics to Identify and Analyze Gerrymandering

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Brief Overview

In recent years, mathematics has been playing an important role in quantifying gerrymandering. In this paper, we will analyze these four criteria in more detail from this mathematical perspective.

Author

• Brian Hollenbeck, Emporia State University