States will begin the once-a-decade process of redrawing the lines of their legislative districts later this month. Here are the basics of redistricting, including what it is and why it matters.
in state capitals and Washington for the next 10 years. The process differs from state to state, and many states have changed how they draw their lines since most last did so in 2011.The Constitution requires that the U.S. conduct a count of the population every 10 years, and it states in broad terms that political representation should be apportioned based on population.
Although each state has its own rules that govern this process, some general principles apply. Congressional districts must all be as nearly equal in population as possible. Most states have rules regarding the contiguity of districts and their compactness, and to ensure that political boundary lines and neighborhoods remain in the same district.
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