LEE CARTER: The quiet way politicians are choosing their voters (and why you should care more than you think)

Gerrymandering is a technical term that refers to the practice of redrawing voting district lines to favor one party over another, which can affect the outcome of elections and undermine democracy. This practice has been criticized by both Democrats and Republicans, including former President Barack Obama and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis. The issue is a power problem that affects how much a person's voice counts in elections.