Escalation

Definition

Escalation refers to the process of increasing or intensifying something, often in a negative or harmful way. In the context of gerrymandering, escalation means the worsening or amplification of unfair manipulation of electoral district boundaries.

Related terms

Partisan Gerrymandering: Partisan gerrymandering occurs when district boundaries are intentionally drawn to favor one political party over another.

Packing: Packing is a tactic used in gerrymandering where voters who support a particular party are concentrated into fewer districts, reducing their overall influence on election outcomes.

Cracking: Cracking involves dividing voters who support a particular party across multiple districts to dilute their voting power and prevent them from having significant influence in any single district.