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news Nyt Opinion 2026-05-20

Gerrymandering and Partisan Sorting Lead to Record-Low Competitive US House Seats

The number of competitive U.S. House seats has reached an all-time low due to widespread gerrymandering and intense partisan sorting. Political scientist Lee Drutman discusses the implications.

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