The Lobster Claw: Why CT’s Congressional Map Looks Odd, But Not A Gerrymander

Is the absence of CT Republicans in Congress evidence of gerrymandering?

Why are congressional maps rarely drawn at mid-decade?

Who draws the maps in Connecticut?

A work in progress: Using mapping software, Districtr.org, the CTMirror produced a congressional map that preserves the political balance of the current map, while eliminating its oddly jagged borders. The numbers do not reflect curent districts.

If not the maps, how do you explain the lopsided results favoring Democrats?

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