Delaware's Redistricting
Information

Delaware's Redistricting News

All information is from early 2001

Delaware�s Political Lineup

1991

2001

Governor

R

D

State Senate

15D, 6R

13D, 8R

State House

24R, 17D

26R, 15D

US Senators

1D, 1R

2D

US Reps

1D

1R

Redistricting Deadline

The deadline for state legislative redistricting is June 30, 2001.

Who�s in Charge of Redistricting?

The legislature. The leadership in both houses is responsible for drawing separate plans for their respective houses, but the Governor has veto power.

Districting Principles

Principle

Congressional

State Legis.

Compactness

 

 

Contiguity

 

+

Political sub.

 

 

Communities

 

 

District cores

 

 

Incumbents

 

--

VRA � 5

 

 

+ = required                -- = prohibited                a = allowed

Public Access

Currently two public hearings are scheduled to get feedback on plans outlined by the Senate and House.  Please see the Hearings schedule in What's New for details.

Political Landscape

With only one representative, there is no need for congressional redistricting. State legislative districts are separately handled by the majority and minority leadership in each house. The governor, however, has veto power, which in 2001 gives Democrats the edge in state redistricting plans.

 

 


Irregularly Shaped District
None (there is only one at-large House seat)

 

Contact Information
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For more information:

National Committee for an Effective Congress' Redistricting Resource: Deleware
-Overview

EMILY's List Congressional Redistricting Report: Deleware
-Overview

Glossary

Redistricting Provisions 2000

 



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