Elbridge Gerry, a Founding Father and Massachusetts governor, inadvertently coined "gerrymander" in 1812 via a redistricting plan. Despite his significant role in American independence, he's remembered for manipulating voting districts, a practice now synonymous with unfair electoral advantage.
Elbridge Gerry: Founding Father Behind Political Term
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