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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

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Redistricting

Redistricting is the process of redrawing state legislative and congressional district boundaries every 10 years by state legislatures following the decennial U.S. Census. NCSL helps prepare legislatures and others for the redistricting cycle with comprehensive information on redistricting law, technology and process.  NCSL collects data and information on new legislative and congressional districtis. 

For more information, contact: Tim Storey, NCSL Staff Liaison.

 

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