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Nicholas Stephanopoulos
Kirkland and Ellis Professor of Law at Harvard Law School, a scholar at the forefront of election law and democratic theory. Author of Aligning Election Law.
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Aug 28, 2025
• 1h 14min
The History and Future of Partisan Gerrymandering in America
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Join Bradley Smith, former Federal Election Commission member, and Nicholas Stephanopoulos, a leading scholar in election law, as they dive into the murky waters of partisan gerrymandering. They unravel its historical roots, from Gilded Age tactics to today's contentious redistricting in states like Texas and California. Explore the tension between fair representation and partisan advantage, and hear compelling arguments for independent redistricting commissions. The duo also examines how gerrymandering fuels political polarization and challenges the democratic process.
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