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9. Unless the state has a specific law prescribing when redistricting occurs, I think they can do it anytime.

Mon Aug 4, 2025, 03:36 PM

Aug 2025

It's just more common to do it after a census and makes sense to do it after the most current population data is published.

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Pinwheel NYC pfitz59 Aug 2025 #1

In a very strong Brooklyn accent..... paleotn Aug 2025 #19

GOOD orangecrush Aug 2025 #2

Time for the Dems to stop being "noble and fair" and become street fighters. kerry-is-my-prez Aug 2025 #3

Better title would be "NY Plans To Retaliate for 2028 Elections" FBaggins Aug 2025 #4

Baggins, you're the only one following the rules paleotn Aug 2025 #20

The law says to redistrict after a census Easterncedar Aug 2025 #21

Republicans just hate making sense and traditions Walleye Aug 2025 #10

If Texas can do it, so should all the blue states be able to do it. Raftergirl Aug 2025 #7

So glad to read this! bamagal62 Aug 2025 #8

knr UTUSN Aug 2025 #11

Republicans must be crushed any way possible Hornedfrog2000 Aug 2025 #12

This is what fighting back looks like BaronChocula Aug 2025 #13

About damn time. lastTexasDem Aug 2025 #14

I HATE that bullshit creeksneakers2 Aug 2025 #17

See? creeksneakers2 Aug 2025 #15

State constitution will need to be amended Danmel Aug 2025 #16

Finally, someone choosing to bring a gun (rather than a knife) to Dan Aug 2025 #18

Usually we bring warm cookies and milk to gunfights Danmel Aug 2025 #22

I started laughing as I read what you stated...and then, Dan Aug 2025 #24

Does that mean Stefinak will be gone by 2026? Renew Deal Aug 2025 #23