Delaware § 804 Determining district boundaries; criteria

Delaware Statutes

§ 804 — Determining district boundaries; criteria

Delaware·Title 29·Part The General Assembly·Ch. 8 COMPOSITION OF AND REAPPORTIONMENT OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY·Subch. General Provisions

In determining the boundaries of the several representative and senatorial districts within the State, the General Assembly shall use the following criteria. Each district shall, insofar as is possible:

(1)Be formed of contiguous territory;

(2)Be nearly equal in population;

(3)Be bounded by major roads, streams or other natural boundaries; and

(4)Not be created so as to unduly favor any person or political party.

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In determining the boundaries of the several representative and senatorial districts within the State, the General Assembly shall use the following criteria. Each district shall, insofar as is possible:

(1) Be formed of contiguous territory;

(2) Be nearly equal in population;

(3) Be bounded by major roads, streams or other natural boundaries; and

(4) Not be created so as to unduly favor any person or political party.

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Legislative History

29 Del. C. 1953, § 606; 54 Del. Laws, c. 360 ; 56 Del. Laws, c. 243 ; 63 Del. Laws, c. 183, § 1 ; 68 Del. Laws, c. 188, § 1 ; 73 Del. Laws, c. 243, § 1