LEGISLATIVE REDISTRICTING 101

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. Census Bureau has delayed the reporting of the census data three times. Recently the U.S. Census Bureau directed states that they should anticipate receiving the reapportionment data by September 30, 2021. In a normal year, the data would be reported in either February or early March. The delayed sharing of data means the timeline to complete the redistricting process will be condensed to roughly 30 days. The act of drawing district lines is done by the leadership of both chambers, currently both held by Democrats, with the minority caucuses and the public having an opportunity to partake.

All 21 members of the state Senate and all 41 state representatives will be up for reelection in 2022. Read more >