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How are congressional districts drawn?

Congressional district boundaries are redrawn every 10 years following the U.S. Census, which determines how many House seats each state receives based on population. The redistricting process is controlled by state governments and varies by state β€” some use independent redistricting commissions while others leave the process to state legislatures. The practice of drawing districts to benefit one party is called gerrymandering.

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