As the United States prepares for its midterm elections, the process of redistricting has become a key issue in the ongoing political struggle between Republicans and Democrats. Redistricting involves redrawing the boundaries of electoral districts to reflect population changes, and it has significant implications for how votes are counted and represented in Congress. The practice has sparked debate over fairness and the influence of political strategies on election outcomes. One of the most contentious aspects of redistricting is "gerrymandering," a term that refers to the manipulation of district boundaries to favor one political party or group over another. This can be done by concentrating or spreading out voters in a way that gives one party an unfair advantage in elections. Gerrymandering has been a long-standing issue in American politics, and it has recently come under increased scrutiny as courts and lawmakers attempt to address its impact on democratic representation. To better understand the implications of gerrymandering, we spoke with Jérôme Viala-Godefroy, a lecturer at Sciences Po, and Matthieu Mabin, France 24 correspondent in Washington. Both experts highlight how gerrymandering can distort the will of the electorate and affect the balance of power in the House of Representatives. Viala-Godefroy explains that while redistricting is a regular part of the democratic process, its political motivations can undermine the principle of fair representation. Mabin adds that the current redistricting efforts are particularly significant because they could determine which party controls the House after the midterms. He notes that the outcome may depend not only on voter preferences but also on how districts are shaped by political leaders. As the debate over gerrymandering continues, it remains a central topic in discussions about the integrity of American democracy.