After the 2010 census PA was redistricted as always, however the Repukes controlled the state legislature. Repukes made sure the revised mapping favored them and R incumbents where they could get away with it. Do I need to tell you what happened? I'm sure you can guess.
Even though the Pennsylvania voters are registered almost evenly 50% R and 50% D, suddenly the congressional districts of PA started electing heavy numbers of Repukes after redistricting. Do you think it was gerrymandering? You can bet on it. It took 8 years to fight the redistricting including several PA Supreme Court rulings. Finally in 2018 the Repuke-friendly maps were struck down and new fairly-drawn maps were enacted in time for the 2018 election.
Democrats must always be vigilant, because the Repukes will cheat whenever they can. We cannot let our guard down ever. Don't give them the chance because they will take it.
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