Gerrymandering is the practice of manipulating electoral district boundaries to favor a particular political party or group. This can impact elections by diluting the voting strength of opposition parties or concentrating voters in specific districts, thereby enhancing one party's chances of winning seats. Gerrymandering undermines fair representation and can lead to uncompetitive races. It ultimately distorts the electoral process, as districts may no longer reflect genuine voter demographics, resulting in outcomes that do not accurately mirror public sentiment.