Strengthening the political grip

The actual share of seats in districts compared with the share that would be expected from the share of votes cast. Wide gaps between actual and expected number of seats can point to gerrymandering.

Dem wins in U.S. House races with six or more districts, 2020

Source: Associated Press analysis; Note: Ommitted because equal seat share: Pa., Minn., Mich. Graphic: David Lieb