What is a “gerrymander-proof” map?

A “gerrymander-proof” map is a map of a political district that is designed to prevent gerrymandering, which is the practice of redrawing voting districts to give one party an unfair advantage. Gerrymandering is a violation of election law in New Mexico. A gerrymander-proof map is designed to create districts that are fair, compact, and equitable. The idea is to create districts without any political bias in the boundaries. These kind of maps allow for a fair election because each party has the same opportunities to represent their constituents and win elections. Gerrymander-proof maps are designed using voting patterns, census data, and political affiliations. They are also balanced to reflect the population, so that each district has roughly equal population. This helps to ensure that each district is fully represented, regardless of which party is in the majority. When New Mexico redistricts the state Legislature, the state must use a gerrymander-proof map. This helps to make sure that each district is fair and that voters’ voices are heard. This ensures that the process of electing representatives is fair and free from manipulation.

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