gerrymandering

Political maps are typically redone once a decade after each census. Texas is looking to adopt a mid-decade map change at the behest of President Donald Trump in hopes of adding five more Republican congressional seats in 2027.

A referendum will ask voters in Peoria Township whether federal and state districts should be drawn up by an independent citizens commission rather than politicians.

President Barack Obama says lawmakers should rethink how congressional districts are drawn as a way to improve the country's political climate. Obama…