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Gerrymandering

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The legislative process by which the majority party in each state legislature redraws congressional districts to ensure the maximum number of seats for it’s candidates.

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Congressional Redistricting

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The reallocation of the number of representatives each state has in the House of Representatives.

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Incumbent

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An officeholder who is seeking reelection. Incumbency is the single most important favors in determining the outcome of congressional elections.

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Filibuster

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A way of delaying or preventing action on a bill by using long speeches and unlimited debate to “talk a bill to death.”