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Wyoming's Prison Gerrymandering Threatens Fair Representation Ahead of 2030

7/10/2025

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Wyoming's prison gerrymandering is skewing electoral representation, with nearly 14% of House District 2's population being non-voting inmates. A report from the Prison Policy Initiative calls on lawmakers to rectify this miscount before the crucial 2030 redistricting, emphasizing the need for fair representation for all residents.

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Wyoming's prison gerrymandering is skewing electoral representation, with nearly 14% of House District 2's population being non-voting inmates. A report from the Prison Policy Initiative calls on lawmakers to rectify this miscount before the crucial 2030 redistricting, emphasizing the need for fair representation for all residents.