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Dec 10, 2025 
U.S. Representative Jamie Raskin, a constitutional law scholar, dives into Trump's attempts to gerrymander the 2026 midterms and the backlash from Indiana Republicans. He outlines his new bill for ranked-choice voting, emphasizing how it can prevent gerrymandering and promote fairness in elections. Raskin argues that this reform can help build coalitions and mitigate the risks posed by aggressive redistricting, urging Democrats to mobilize against GOP tactics. His insights blend legal analysis with a call to action to protect voting rights.
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Court Rulings Invite Partisan Gerrymanders
- The Supreme Court has effectively greenlit partisan gerrymandering, encouraging brazen efforts to rig elections.
- Jamie Raskin argues this judicial stance invites states to manipulate maps to predetermine congressional outcomes.
Mandate Ranked Choice Voting Nationwide
- Implement ranked choice voting to ensure winners command majority support and reduce spoiler effects.
- Jamie Raskin proposes a federal requirement for ranked choice voting in House and Senate primaries and generals starting in 2030.
Coalition Building Through Ranked Choice
- Ranked choice voting builds coalitions and encourages positive campaigning among similar candidates.
- Raskin cites NYC and other jurisdictions where candidates campaign together to earn second-choice support.