Redistricting

Redistricting is the process of redrawing the boundaries of electoral districts, which determine where voters go to cast their ballots for political representation. This usually occurs every ten years after the census, which counts the population. As populations shift, redistricting ensures each district has roughly the same number of people, maintaining fair representation. However, it can also be influenced by political motivations, leading to practices like gerrymandering, where boundaries are manipulated to favor a particular party. Ultimately, redistricting impacts how effectively citizens' voices are represented in government.