California Redistricting
Redistricting is the once-a-decade process of redrawing the political boundaries for elective offices after the U.S. Census. For the years 2011 to 2021, the redistricting of California's Congressional, State Senate, State Assembly and Board of Equalization districts was completed by the voter-approved California Citizens Redistricting Commission (Commission).
On August 15, 2011, the Commission approved and certified the final Congressional, State Senate, State Assembly and Board of Equalization maps and delivered them to the Secretary of State. These maps can be found on the Commission's website at www.wedrawthelines.ca.gov.
After Certification of the New District Maps
- After receiving the certified political district maps from the Commission on August 15, the Secretary of State immediately distributed the final maps to California's county elections officials so they could establish new election precincts and prepare for the upcoming statewide elections.
- Within 45 days of final certification of the maps, any registered California voter may file a challenge to the final maps in the California Supreme Court. The 45-day period ends on September 29, 2011.
- Within 90 days of final certification of the maps, a referendum petition may be filed regarding any map or portion of a map. The 90-day period to request a title and summary from the California Attorney General, collect the required voter signatures, and file the petitions with county elections officials ends on November 13, 2011. For more information on the referendum process, visit www.sos.ca.gov/elections/ballot-measures/referenda.htm.
