No. The state legislature (or other body in a few states) uses U.S. census data to draw Congressional boundaries.
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State legislatures in each state are responsible for drawing congressional district boundaries. There are 435 congressional districts in the United States.
Congressional districts. The boundaries are set by the state legislatures, so as to maximize the chance of the legislature's dominant party winning those elections.
Congressional districts. The boundaries are set by the state legislatures, so as to maximize the chance of the legislature's dominant party winning those elections.
The state legislature has the power to draw and redraw congressional district boundaries through a process called redistricting. By manipulating district lines, the legislature can create districts that are either favorable or unfavorable for specific political parties or incumbents. This practice, known as gerrymandering, can significantly influence elections by determining the composition of each district and ultimately impacting the outcome of the race.
State legislatures (typically approved by the governor)
Each individual state legislature determines the districts.
Harris County, Texas is divided into multiple congressional districts based on population distribution. The boundaries of these districts are determined by the state legislature during the redistricting process. It's recommended to check the latest official maps or contact the Harris County Clerk's office for detailed and up-to-date information on specific district boundaries.
state legislatures
By the population of that state.
The State Legislature has 101 House members and there are 5 US Congressmen.
Gerrymandering.