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ron122 States generally redraw district maps once every 10 years following the release of updated population data from the United States census.
However, states may update their districts between the decennial process; for instance, Alabama and Louisiana used new lines in 2024 following court orders, and North Carolina and New York lawmakers adjusted their maps.
In Michigan, historical gerrymandering efforts by both Democrats (in 1982 and 1992) and Republicans (in 2002 and 2012) influenced district maps. The state's new commission faced challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic due to delayed census data, which shortened the redistricting timeline. The maps drawn in 2022 for Michigan's congressional and state legislative seats are considered the most balanced in 50 years, not significantly favoring either party.
