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decennial census

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U.S. states typically redraw congressional district boundaries every 10 years following the decennial census.
October 27, 2025 high temporal
Redistricting is normally aligned with the 10-year census cycle to reflect population changes.
Redistricting of legislative and congressional districts in the United States is typically conducted after each decennial census.
January 01, 2020 high temporal
Standard timing for redrawing electoral district boundaries in the U.S.
Mid-cycle redistricting refers to attempts to redraw congressional district boundaries outside the regular decennial (post-census) redistricting cycle.
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Defines the term used when redistricting is pursued between scheduled, census-driven cycles.