REDISTRICTING

Modern Gerrymanders: 10 Most Contorted Congressional Districts—MAPS

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Updated: March 30, 2012 | 11:34 a.m.
March 30, 2012 | 9:15 a.m.

The decennial redistricting process results in congressional districts changing shape, and with this change,  some parties are helped and some are hurt. Here's a look at some of the most contorted districts: 

(For National Journal Subscribers: Who's Helped, Hurt by Redistricting?)

 

Texas 35th

Ohio 9th

Florida 14th

Illinois 4th

Illinois 7th

North Carolina 1st

North Carolina 12th

Maryland 2nd

Maryland 3rd

Pennsylvania 7th

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