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Redistricting: Making the Census Count 

Redistricting is a complex process, and in most states, the legislature is responsible for drawing new lines before the next election cycle. More

Representing Others Before Government

Many states restrict legislators from representing others before state government in certain cases, especially when compensation is involved. More

Useful Information for Leaders

Check out videos, articles and links that offer useful information to leaders during these challenging times. More

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Redistricting

National Redistricting Seminar

This seminar will focus almost exclusively on the complex body of law that governs the redistricting process. The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled on dozens of redistricting plans through the decades.  Both lawyers and non-lawyers alike will benefit from spending time learning about the law that drives redistricting decisions.  More

2010 Redistricting Law Publication

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Redistricting Law 2010
This new book from NCSL summarizes the legal framework that governs redistricting and serves as a guide for map drawing or analyzing or litigating district plans. More

Materials From Previous Redistricting Seminars

NCSL is your primary resource for information on the process, law and technology necessary for redistricting.  Copies of the presentations from the San Francisco and Chicago National Redistricting Seminars are now available. More

Redistricting Commissions

Vote PictureTwenty-one states have a redistricting commission that draws up the plan, advises the legislature on drawing up the plan or acts as a backup if the legislature fails to draw up the plan for legislative districts. More

 

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