Ballot propositions or state laws can change which body has authority to draw congressional district maps, transferring that authority between independent redistricting commissions and state legislatures.
October 06, 2025
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procedural
Explains a mechanism by which redistricting authority can be reassigned within a state.
Some U.S. states use nonpartisan or independent redistricting commissions to draw congressional maps, and legislatures or ballot propositions can be used to alter or temporarily reclaim map-drawing authority from such commissions.
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policy
Mechanisms for allocating redistricting authority vary by state and can include statutory changes or voter-approved measures.