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Chairs(s):

Lee Hachadoorian, Temple University

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Description:

Following an extremely challenging decennial census, data for redistricting was released by the Census Bureau in August and September of 2021, about five months later than the usual April 1 release. By the time of the AAG meeting, many states will have concluded the redistricting process. This redistricting round will be held with increased public attention and increased availability of free tools for public analysis and input. Many states are redistricting under new systems implemented in reaction to the 2011 redistricting round, which resulted in what were widely seen as egregious partisan gerrymanders. Advocacy groups have emerged to fight for transparency and fair processes, and academics from diverse disciplines have focused or refocused their attention on redistricting and democracy.

While redistricting is happening now, as this call goes out, in reality the preparation for redistricting and battles over the process and the resulting plans are years-long affairs with the current redistricting round as the fulcrum. Despite anticipating that most states will have completed redistricting by the time of the AAG meeting, February 2022 will be the perfect time for discussion, analysis, and reflection.

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