Cracking

{
  "id": "MLC-T-LAW-001380",
  "term": "Cracking",
  "field": "Law",
  "definition": "A redistricting tactic that splits a cohesive group of voters, usually a racial or political minority, across several districts so that it is a minority in each and cannot elect its preferred candidates. It is the counterpart of packing, which concentrates such voters into a few districts. Both are forms of gerrymandering, and cracking that dilutes minority votes can violate section 2 of the Voting Rights Act.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/law/cracking/"
}