Redistricting and Creating Fair Elections
State and Local Redistricting
The U.S. Constitution requires a census, a count of the entire population, to be taken every 10 years. All states must redraw boundaries, a process called redistricting, to equalize population among electoral districts and reflect the increases and decreases in population over the last decade.
California Citizens Redistricting Commission - Who Draws the Lines?
A 14-member Citizens Redistricting Commission (CRC) redraws the lines for our Congressional, State Senate, State Assembly, and State Board of Equalization districts. The Commission is made up of five Republicans, five Democrats, and four members not affiliated with either of those two parties. The Commission must draw the district lines in conformity with strict, nonpartisan rules designed to create districts of relatively equal population that will provide fair representation for all Californians. Learn more about the 2020 Citizens Redistricting Commission here.
See new Congressional and CA Senate, Assembly and Board of Equalization maps here.
Why is redistricting important to you and me?
It is essential that elected officials listen to constituents; this is a cornerstone of our democracy. Fair, representative redistricting plans help ensure that elected officials will be responsive to the voters in their communities.
Regional Redistricting
Four county and regional agencies are responsible for drawing their district lines. One of ours, Foothill-De Anza Community College District, is drawing districts for the first time.
Santa Clara County Board of Supervisor Districts - 2021 Redistricting Process
Santa Clara County appointed a 15-member Citizens Advisory Redistricting Commission to redraw the County’s five supervisorial district boundaries, with three commissioners from each district. See final maps and most notable changes here.
Valley Water - Redistricting
Next public meeting to review and select map(s) is February 9, 2022, 1:00 pm. View Plan 2 here under "Redistricting Maps - Draft Maps."
MidPeninsula Regional Open Space - Ward Redistricting
Staff have prepared three draft redistricting scenario maps. Final scenario maps will be presented to the Board of Directors for review on January 26, 2022. Ward Redistricting Maps here.
Foothill-DeAnza Community College District - Help FHDA shape district boundaries.
The College District is transitioning from “At Large” to “District” elections. Draft maps here. After two public hearings, the Board of Trustees is considering Draft Map A for adoption. Next public hearing is Feb. 14, 2022. The board is also considering which two trustee areas should hold elections in 2022. The other three areas will hold elections in 2024.
Other Resources
LWVC Redistricting in CA Fact Sheet - One-pager that answers your important questions
California Common Cause 2021 Redistricting Information
Redistricting in California Workshop (YouTube): Mapping, Demographics & the Law
California Citizens Redistricting Commission - Who Draws the Lines?
A 14-member Citizens Redistricting Commission (CRC) redraws the lines for our Congressional, State Senate, State Assembly, and State Board of Equalization districts. The Commission is made up of five Republicans, five Democrats, and four members not affiliated with either of those two parties. The Commission must draw the district lines in conformity with strict, nonpartisan rules designed to create districts of relatively equal population that will provide fair representation for all Californians. Learn more about the 2020 Citizens Redistricting Commission here.
See new Congressional and CA Senate, Assembly and Board of Equalization maps here.
Why is redistricting important to you and me?
It is essential that elected officials listen to constituents; this is a cornerstone of our democracy. Fair, representative redistricting plans help ensure that elected officials will be responsive to the voters in their communities.
Regional Redistricting
Four county and regional agencies are responsible for drawing their district lines. One of ours, Foothill-De Anza Community College District, is drawing districts for the first time.
Santa Clara County Board of Supervisor Districts - 2021 Redistricting Process
Santa Clara County appointed a 15-member Citizens Advisory Redistricting Commission to redraw the County’s five supervisorial district boundaries, with three commissioners from each district. See final maps and most notable changes here.
Valley Water - Redistricting
Next public meeting to review and select map(s) is February 9, 2022, 1:00 pm. View Plan 2 here under "Redistricting Maps - Draft Maps."
MidPeninsula Regional Open Space - Ward Redistricting
Staff have prepared three draft redistricting scenario maps. Final scenario maps will be presented to the Board of Directors for review on January 26, 2022. Ward Redistricting Maps here.
Foothill-DeAnza Community College District - Help FHDA shape district boundaries.
The College District is transitioning from “At Large” to “District” elections. Draft maps here. After two public hearings, the Board of Trustees is considering Draft Map A for adoption. Next public hearing is Feb. 14, 2022. The board is also considering which two trustee areas should hold elections in 2022. The other three areas will hold elections in 2024.
Other Resources
LWVC Redistricting in CA Fact Sheet - One-pager that answers your important questions
California Common Cause 2021 Redistricting Information
Redistricting in California Workshop (YouTube): Mapping, Demographics & the Law
