Districting Plans

Districting plans refer to the process of drawing boundaries for electoral districts within a larger jurisdiction, such as a state or municipality. These districts are used to elect representatives to legislative bodies, like the U.S. House of Representatives or state legislatures. The goal is to create districts with relatively equal populations to ensure fair representation. Districting can be contentious, especially when it leads to "gerrymandering," where boundaries are manipulated to favor a particular political party or group. Effective districting seeks to balance representation, community interests, and equitable access to political power.