Redistricting is the process of redrawing electoral district boundaries, usually done every ten years after the census to reflect how populations have changed. Some states use independent commissions for fairness, while others let the legislature control it. Redistricting determines which voters participate in which elections.
The process of redrawing electoral district boundaries, typically conducted every ten years following the decennial census to ensure districts remain roughly equal in population.
Example
Following the 2020 census, states began redistricting by redrawing boundaries for House districts, state legislative districts, and county supervisor districts to reflect population changes. Some states used independent commissions while others gave the legislature direct control. The redistricting process determined which voters would participate in which elections for the next ten years.
Redistricting is redrawing districts; gerrymandering is doing so for political advantage
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The process of redrawing electoral district boundaries, typically conducted every ten years following the decennial census to ensure districts remain roughly equal in population.
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Redistricting. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved September 15, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/redistricting
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