Redistricting
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Redistricting, What?
It is here, folks: Redistricting is the once-in-a-decade process by which groups of people examine changes in demographics and population revealed by the census, consider the community’s input, and redraw district lines for local, state, and federal elections.
The new district maps will affect elections for the next decade. We're here to help you understand the process.
Scroll below to read our guides and updates.
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The Democrat declared victory, having secured 68% of the votes counted so far. But Republican Burton Brink says he’s still waiting for a final tally. -
The moderate Democrat lost his seat in 2020. He was hoping to win it back this year. Then redistricting happened.
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Currently, the county has one majority-Latino seat, which is held by Hilda Solis. That's no longer enough, some experts say.
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Next stop: the mayor’s desk.
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Whether you like the draft map – or not – the City Council is holding another public hearing so you can tell them how you feel.
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Residents of South L.A. tell us their wishes — and worries — as the city council inches closer to finalizing the district map that’ll be in effect for the next decade.
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The state’s redistricting commission isn’t supposed to consider where current elected officials live. And the preliminary maps put some House members (e.g., Katie Porter) and state legislators (Miguel Santiago) into less politically friendly districts, or in the same district as another incumbent.
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There’s still time to weigh in on the new maps. Here’s how.
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Many changes are likely before final congressional are adopted in late December, but for now the seats held by Karen Bass and Maxine Waters have been left intact.
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Some council members and constituents voiced their frustration with the new map.
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The map now goes to the Los Angeles City Council members for their consideration.
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A draft map divides Chinatown and gives Thai Town and Historic Filipinotown wealthier neighbors.
