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Washington MonthlyMar 15, 2026Opinion

Can “At-Large” Districts Push Extremists Out of Congress?

The article uses Paul Gosar as an example of an extremist candidate protected by a heavily gerrymandered, safe Republican district in Arizona.

Can “At-Large” Districts Push Extremists Out of Congress?
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Washington Monthly explores 'at-large' congressional districts as a potential remedy for partisan extremism and gerrymandering, using Arizona Representative Paul Gosar as a primary example of how safe districts protect fringe candidates from moderate statewide competition.

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