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**Gerrymandering etymology **
The term 'gerrymandering' originates from a notable event involving a Massachusetts representative named Gary, who redistricted areas in such a convoluted manner that the resulting map resembled a salamander. This visual similarity prompted onlookers to label the manipulation as a 'gerrymander,' highlighting the practice of deliberately changing district boundaries to favor a particular political outcome.