In 1812, Gov. Elbridge Gerry of Massachusetts mandated that Essex County divide itself into 12 districts for his party's electoral advantage.
Boston Gazette cartoonist Elkand Tisdale then drew a map of the 12 new districts, adding wings so it looked like a mandrake.
Thus began the term "Gerrymander."
The power of 12 lives on.
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