Delaware § 804 Determining district boundaries; criteria

Delaware Statutes

§ 804 — Determining district boundaries; criteria

Delaware § 804

JurisdictionDelaware

Title29

PartThe General Assembly

Ch. 8COMPOSITION OF AND REAPPORTIONMENT OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY

Subch.General Provisions

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Bluebook

Del. Code tit. 29, § 804 (2026).

Text

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.

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