Redistricting 101: Eight facts about redrawing the US political map

Redistricting occurs at least every 10 years, after new Census data determine which states have gained and lost residents. Here's a primer about the process and its consequences.

6. If a state didn't gain or lose representatives, will the districts stay the same?

Unless they're one of the low-population states with a single US representative, they'll still have to adjust district boundaries because of population shifts within the state since the last census (or since the last redistricting, if one occurred more recently).

Even then, states may need to redistrict for state, county, and municipal positions elected by district.

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