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Andrew Prokop

Andrew Prokop

Senior Politics Correspondent

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    Florida election resultsFlorida election results
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    By Andrew Prokop, Tara Golshan and 1 more
    Gerrymandering, explained
    What is gerrymandering?What is gerrymandering?
    Gerrymandering, explained

    The infamous practice, explained.

    By Andrew Prokop
    Gerrymandering, explained
    Who actually does the gerrymandering?Who actually does the gerrymandering?
    Gerrymandering, explained

    Different states handle redistricting differently.

    By Andrew Prokop
    Gerrymandering, explained
    Where does the term gerrymandering come from?Where does the term gerrymandering come from?
    Gerrymandering, explained

    The legacy of Elbridge Gerry.

    By Andrew Prokop
    Gerrymandering, explained
    Does gerrymandering cause political polarization?Does gerrymandering cause political polarization?
    Gerrymandering, explained

    What political scientists think.

    By Andrew Prokop
    Gerrymandering, explained
    What is racial gerrymandering?What is racial gerrymandering?
    Gerrymandering, explained

    It can be done to disenfranchise minority groups — or to benefit them.

    By Andrew Prokop
    Gerrymandering, explained
    How does gerrymandering work?How does gerrymandering work?
    Gerrymandering, explained

    Here’s how politicians can draw lines to maximize their chances of winning.

    By Andrew Prokop
    Gerrymandering, explained
    Are there reforms that can prevent gerrymandering?Are there reforms that can prevent gerrymandering?
    Gerrymandering, explained

    Look to the commissions.

    By Andrew Prokop
    Explainers
    The many scandals of Trump’s new acting Attorney General Matt Whitaker, explainedThe many scandals of Trump’s new acting Attorney General Matt Whitaker, explained
    Explainers

    His Mueller probe comments, his advisory role at a scam company, the dispute over his appointment’s legality, and more.

    By Andrew Prokop
    Politics
    Jerome Corsi says Mueller will soon indict him for perjuryJerome Corsi says Mueller will soon indict him for perjury
    Politics

    Corsi is an unreliable source. But he’s clearly been under the special counsel’s scrutiny.

    By Andrew Prokop