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Can redistricting reform close the minority gap in capitols?

They have nicknames like "the dead lizard," ''the praying mantis" and "the upside-down elephant." The odd-shaped legislative districts that dot many states are no coincidence. The jagged lines often have been carefully drawn by state lawmakers to benefit particular incumbents or political parties. The tactic, known as gerrymandering, is nearly as old as the country itself. It's ...

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