` ` ' '' derived from Daniel Gerry , former Congressman and Massachusetts governor . The term refers to shifting legislative districts for political gain . Gerry signed Declaration of Independence , Articles of Confederation ; was Madison 's VP .
`` Gerrymandering '' derived from Elbridge Gerry , former VP and Massachusetts governor . The term refers to redrawing legislative districts for political gain . Gerry signed Declaration of Independence , Articles of Confederation ; was Madison 's VP .