How gerrymandering works, in one graphic

Via The Washington Post and Reddit comes a handy little graphic that succinctly visualizes how gerrymandering -- when political districts are unfairly mapped to manipulate elections -- can have such a significant impact: (Washington Post) Of course, in real life, gerrymandered districts often look far more convoluted than the simplified ones in option three. For a look at some of the most ridiculous districts in the country -- "crimes against geography" -- click here.