Redistricting

Process of drawing electoral district boundaries in the United States

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In the United States, redistricting is the process of drawing electoral district boundaries. For the United States House of Representatives, and state legislatures, redistricting occurs after each ten-year census. The U.S. Constitution in Article 1, Section 2, Clause 3 provides for apportionment of seats in the U.S. House of Representatives based on the population of each state.

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🇺🇸 Jesse Jackson’s Death Arrives at a Crucial Moment for Black Political Power (2026-02-17)
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🇺🇸 Outside groups descend on Virginia for redistricting referendum (2026-02-16)
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