What were the results of the baker v carr

The Warren Court reached a 6-2 verdict in favor of Baker. A lack of political question, previous court intervention in apportionment affairs and equal protection under the 14th amendment gave the court enough reason to rule on legislative apportionment. Court gained power to rule on apportionment laws.

Baker v. Carr and subsequent cases fundamentally changed the nature of poiltical representation in the United States.

Explanation:

nearly every state was required to redistrict during the 60s, often several times. This re-apportionment increased the political power of urban areas with greater population and reduced the influence of more rural areas.