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Legislatures and Elections
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| News Highlights: Legislatures & Elections | Standing Committees | A-Z Issues & NCSL Contacts | Bill Information | Other Resources |
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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| NCSL Programs Overview | Legislatures: Organization, Procedure & Facilities | Legislator & Legislative Staff Data | Elections & Campaigns | Redistricting | Ethics |
| Legislative Leaders | Women's Legislative Network | International Programs | Trust for Representative Democracy | Legislators Back to School Program |
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

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
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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
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Redistricting Commissions
Twenty-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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