This bill addresses the principles and requirements for redistricting congressional and legislative districts in Minnesota. It amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 2.91, subdivision 2, to ensure that redistricting plans encompass all state territory without omissions or duplications, while also complying with additional sections 2.94 and 2.95. The bill introduces new districting principles that prioritize equal population distribution, minority representation, and the preservation of communities of interest. It emphasizes that districts must consist of convenient contiguous territory and minimizes the division of political subdivisions.

Additionally, the bill prohibits redistricting plans from favoring or disfavoring candidates or incumbents and mandates that the statewide proportion of districts favoring a political party closely reflects the statewide partisan preferences of Minnesota voters. The methodology for determining these proportions is outlined, ensuring that the redistricting process aligns with the voting patterns from previous elections. Overall, the bill aims to create a fair and equitable redistricting process that accurately represents the state's diverse population and political landscape.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 2.91