State: Alabama
Description:
Attributes
STATEFP 01
STATENS 01779775
AFFGEOID 0400000US01
GEOID 01
STUSPS AL
NAME Alabama
LSAD 00
ALAND 131172403111
AWATER 4594951242

STATEFP: 01
STATENS: 01779775
AFFGEOID: 0400000US01
GEOID: 01
STUSPS: AL
NAME: Alabama
LSAD: 00
ALAND: 131172403111
AWATER: 4594951242
Structure for State Leg.: Legislature
Structure for Congressional Districts: Legislature
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Can Governor Veto State Lines?:
Can Governor Veto Congressional Lines?:
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Color: #999999
State: American Samoa
Description:
Attributes
STATEFP 60
STATENS 01802701
AFFGEOID 0400000US60
GEOID 60
STUSPS AS
NAME American Samoa
LSAD 00
ALAND 198019968
AWATER 1306931137

STATEFP: 60
STATENS: 01802701
AFFGEOID: 0400000US60
GEOID: 60
STUSPS: AS
NAME: American Samoa
LSAD: 00
ALAND: 198019968
AWATER: 1306931137
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Can Governor Veto State Lines?:
Can Governor Veto Congressional Lines?:
State Supreme Court Review:
Color: #999999
State: Arizona
Description:
Attributes
STATEFP 04
STATENS 01779777
AFFGEOID 0400000US04
GEOID 04
STUSPS AZ
NAME Arizona
LSAD 00
ALAND 294205282243
AWATER 1027790845

STATEFP: 04
STATENS: 01779777
AFFGEOID: 0400000US04
GEOID: 04
STUSPS: AZ
NAME: Arizona
LSAD: 00
ALAND: 294205282243
AWATER: 1027790845
Structure for State Leg.: Independent Commission
Structure for Congressional Districts: Independent Commission
Established: 2000
How Established: Initiated constitutional amendment. Prop 106 passed in 2000 by a vote of 56% to 44%
Number of Commissioners: 5
Who Selects: Commission on appellate court appointments nominates 25 (10 from each major party, 5 from neither). Majority and minority leaders select 1 each from that pool. Those 4 select 1 tiebreaker not registered with party of any of the other 4.
Other Membership Requirements or Restrictions: No more than 2 commissioners from the same party, at most 2 of the first 4 from same county, no public office for 3 years before appointment, no party switches in last 3 years
Citation:
Can Governor Veto State Lines?: no
Can Governor Veto Congressional Lines?: no
State Supreme Court Review:
Color: #b30000
State: Arkansas
Description:
Attributes
STATEFP 05
STATENS 00068085
AFFGEOID 0400000US05
GEOID 05
STUSPS AR
NAME Arkansas
LSAD 00
ALAND 134771603434
AWATER 2960200961

STATEFP: 05
STATENS: 00068085
AFFGEOID: 0400000US05
GEOID: 05
STUSPS: AR
NAME: Arkansas
LSAD: 00
ALAND: 134771603434
AWATER: 2960200961
Structure for State Leg.: Politician Commission
Structure for Congressional Districts: Legislature
Established: 1936
How Established: Created through ballot initiative in 1936
Number of Commissioners: 3
Who Selects: Governor, Secretary of State, Attorney General
Other Membership Requirements or Restrictions:
Citation: http://ballotpedia.org/Arkansas_1936_ballot_measures
Can Governor Veto State Lines?: no
Can Governor Veto Congressional Lines?: yes
State Supreme Court Review: If citizen asks
Color: #e65c00
State: California
Description:
Attributes
STATEFP 06
STATENS 01779778
AFFGEOID 0400000US06
GEOID 06
STUSPS CA
NAME California
LSAD 00
ALAND 403483823181
AWATER 20483271881

STATEFP: 06
STATENS: 01779778
AFFGEOID: 0400000US06
GEOID: 06
STUSPS: CA
NAME: California
LSAD: 00
ALAND: 403483823181
AWATER: 20483271881
Structure for State Leg.: Independent Commission
Structure for Congressional Districts: Independent Commission
Established: 2008
How Established: Initiated constitutional amendment and state statute. Prop 11 (state legislative districts) passed in 2008 by a vote of 51% to 49%. Prop 20 (adding congressional districts) passed in 2010 by a vote of 61% to 39%
Number of Commissioners: 14
Who Selects: State auditor nominates 20 from each major party and 20 from neither. Legislative majority and minority leaders each strike 2 from each pool. Randomly choose 8 (3 from each major party, 2 from neither) from that pool. Those 8 choose 6 others (2 from each major party, 2 from neither) from the pool.
Other Membership Requirements or Restrictions: No party switches in last 5 years. Geographic, racial, ethnic diversity. Must have voted in 2 of last 3 state elections. May not be an elected official, candidate, party officer or an employee or consultant for a campaign, party, or legislator. May not be a lobbyist or campaign donor of more than $2,000 in the last 10 years. May not be staff, consultant, or contractor for state or federal government.
Citation:
Can Governor Veto State Lines?: No
Can Governor Veto Congressional Lines?: No
State Supreme Court Review: If registered voter asks
Color: #b30000
State: Colorado
Description:
Attributes
STATEFP 08
STATENS 01779779
AFFGEOID 0400000US08
GEOID 08
STUSPS CO
NAME Colorado
LSAD 00
ALAND 268426928342
AWATER 1176085119

STATEFP: 08
STATENS: 01779779
AFFGEOID: 0400000US08
GEOID: 08
STUSPS: CO
NAME: Colorado
LSAD: 00
ALAND: 268426928342
AWATER: 1176085119
Structure for State Leg.: Politician Commission
Structure for Congressional Districts: Legislature
Established: 1974
How Established: Referendum placed on ballot by state legislature in 1974
Number of Commissioners: 11
Who Selects: Majority and minority leaders select 1 each. Governor selects 3. Chief Justice selects 4.
Other Membership Requirements or Restrictions: At most 6 commissioners from the same party. At most 4 can be members of the General Assembly. At least 1/at most 4 from each congressional district.
Citation: http://ballotpedia.org/Colorado_Amendment_6_(1974)
Can Governor Veto State Lines?: No
Can Governor Veto Congressional Lines?: Yes
State Supreme Court Review: Automatic
Color: #e65c00
State: Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands
Description:
Attributes
STATEFP 69
STATENS 01779809
AFFGEOID 0400000US69
GEOID 69
STUSPS MP
NAME Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands
LSAD 00
ALAND 472233661
AWATER 4644349190

STATEFP: 69
STATENS: 01779809
AFFGEOID: 0400000US69
GEOID: 69
STUSPS: MP
NAME: Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands
LSAD: 00
ALAND: 472233661
AWATER: 4644349190
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Can Governor Veto State Lines?:
Can Governor Veto Congressional Lines?:
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Color: #999999
State: Connecticut
Description:
Attributes
STATEFP 09
STATENS 01779780
AFFGEOID 0400000US09
GEOID 09
STUSPS CT
NAME Connecticut
LSAD 00
ALAND 12542396439
AWATER 1814978794

STATEFP: 09
STATENS: 01779780
AFFGEOID: 0400000US09
GEOID: 09
STUSPS: CT
NAME: Connecticut
LSAD: 00
ALAND: 12542396439
AWATER: 1814978794
Structure for State Leg.: Backup Commission
Structure for Congressional Districts: Backup Commission
Established: 1980
How Established: Creation of legislature by statute in 1980
Number of Commissioners: 9
Who Selects: Majority and minority leaders select 2 each. Those 8 select 1 tiebreaker.
Other Membership Requirements or Restrictions: Must be a Connecticut elector
Citation: Constitution, Article III, Section 6, as amended by Article XVI, Sec. 2
Can Governor Veto State Lines?: no
Can Governor Veto Congressional Lines?: no
State Supreme Court Review: If registered voter asks
Color: #800080
State: Delaware
Description:
Attributes
STATEFP 10
STATENS 01779781
AFFGEOID 0400000US10
GEOID 10
STUSPS DE
NAME Delaware
LSAD 00
ALAND 5047093738
AWATER 1398754502

STATEFP: 10
STATENS: 01779781
AFFGEOID: 0400000US10
GEOID: 10
STUSPS: DE
NAME: Delaware
LSAD: 00
ALAND: 5047093738
AWATER: 1398754502
Structure for State Leg.: Legislature
Structure for Congressional Districts: Legislature
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Citation:
Can Governor Veto State Lines?:
Can Governor Veto Congressional Lines?:
State Supreme Court Review:
Color: #999999
State: District of Columbia
Description:
Attributes
STATEFP 11
STATENS 01702382
AFFGEOID 0400000US11
GEOID 11
STUSPS DC
NAME District of Columbia
LSAD 00
ALAND 158350578
AWATER 18633500

STATEFP: 11
STATENS: 01702382
AFFGEOID: 0400000US11
GEOID: 11
STUSPS: DC
NAME: District of Columbia
LSAD: 00
ALAND: 158350578
AWATER: 18633500
Structure for State Leg.: City Council draws City Council districts
Structure for Congressional Districts: N/A
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Citation:
Can Governor Veto State Lines?:
Can Governor Veto Congressional Lines?:
State Supreme Court Review:
Color: #999999
State: Georgia
Description:
Attributes
STATEFP 13
STATENS 01705317
AFFGEOID 0400000US13
GEOID 13
STUSPS GA
NAME Georgia
LSAD 00
ALAND 148963503399
AWATER 4947080103

STATEFP: 13
STATENS: 01705317
AFFGEOID: 0400000US13
GEOID: 13
STUSPS: GA
NAME: Georgia
LSAD: 00
ALAND: 148963503399
AWATER: 4947080103
Structure for State Leg.: Legislature
Structure for Congressional Districts: Legislature
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Citation:
Can Governor Veto State Lines?:
Can Governor Veto Congressional Lines?:
State Supreme Court Review:
Color: #999999
State: Guam
Description:
Attributes
STATEFP 66
STATENS 01802705
AFFGEOID 0400000US66
GEOID 66
STUSPS GU
NAME Guam
LSAD 00
ALAND 543397709
AWATER 934511639

STATEFP: 66
STATENS: 01802705
AFFGEOID: 0400000US66
GEOID: 66
STUSPS: GU
NAME: Guam
LSAD: 00
ALAND: 543397709
AWATER: 934511639
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Can Governor Veto State Lines?:
Can Governor Veto Congressional Lines?:
State Supreme Court Review:
Color: #999999
State: Hawaii
Description:
Attributes
STATEFP 15
STATENS 01779782
AFFGEOID 0400000US15
GEOID 15
STUSPS HI
NAME Hawaii
LSAD 00
ALAND 16634306891
AWATER 11777540015

STATEFP: 15
STATENS: 01779782
AFFGEOID: 0400000US15
GEOID: 15
STUSPS: HI
NAME: Hawaii
LSAD: 00
ALAND: 16634306891
AWATER: 11777540015
Structure for State Leg.: Politician Commission
Structure for Congressional Districts: Politician Commission
Established: 1968
How Established: A statute created within Hawaii's constitution adopted in 1968
Number of Commissioners: 9
Who Selects: Majority and minority leaders select 2 each. 6 of 8 agree one 1 tiebreaker. Politicians can technically be on the commission but often aren't because they are then restricted from running for office for a certain period.
Other Membership Requirements or Restrictions: none
Citation: Constitution, Article IV, Sec. 2.
Can Governor Veto State Lines?: no
Can Governor Veto Congressional Lines?: no
State Supreme Court Review: If registered voter asks
Color: #e65c00
State: Idaho
Description:
Attributes
STATEFP 16
STATENS 01779783
AFFGEOID 0400000US16
GEOID 16
STUSPS ID
NAME Idaho
LSAD 00
ALAND 214045425549
AWATER 2397728105

STATEFP: 16
STATENS: 01779783
AFFGEOID: 0400000US16
GEOID: 16
STUSPS: ID
NAME: Idaho
LSAD: 00
ALAND: 214045425549
AWATER: 2397728105
Structure for State Leg.: Independent Commission
Structure for Congressional Districts: Independent Commission
Established: 1994
How Established: Legislatively referred constitutional amendment. Senate Joint Resolution 105 passed in 1994 by a vote of 64% to 36%.
Number of Commissioners: 6
Who Selects: Majority and minority leaders select 1 each. Chairs of 2 major parties select 1 each.
Other Membership Requirements or Restrictions: Must be registered Idaho voter. May not have been a lobbyist for 1 year before appointment or an elected official or candidate for 2 years before appointment.
Citation:
Can Governor Veto State Lines?: No
Can Governor Veto Congressional Lines?: No
State Supreme Court Review:
Color: #b30000
State: Illinois
Description:
Attributes
STATEFP 17
STATENS 01779784
AFFGEOID 0400000US17
GEOID 17
STUSPS IL
NAME Illinois
LSAD 00
ALAND 143794747023
AWATER 6200927458

STATEFP: 17
STATENS: 01779784
AFFGEOID: 0400000US17
GEOID: 17
STUSPS: IL
NAME: Illinois
LSAD: 00
ALAND: 143794747023
AWATER: 6200927458
Structure for State Leg.: Backup Commission
Structure for Congressional Districts: Legislature
Established: 1980
How Established:
Number of Commissioners: 8 (9 if tie)
Who Selects: Majority and minority leaders select 1 legislator and 1 non-legislator each. Tiebreaker chosen if necessary by random draw from 2 names (1 of each party) submitted by Supreme Court.
Other Membership Requirements or Restrictions: No more than 4 commissioners of the same party.
Citation: Constitution, Art. 4, Sec. 3
Can Governor Veto State Lines?: Yes
Can Governor Veto Congressional Lines?: Yes
State Supreme Court Review:
Color: #800080
State: Indiana
Description:
Attributes
STATEFP 18
STATENS 00448508
AFFGEOID 0400000US18
GEOID 18
STUSPS IN
NAME Indiana
LSAD 00
ALAND 92790411854
AWATER 1535839439

STATEFP: 18
STATENS: 00448508
AFFGEOID: 0400000US18
GEOID: 18
STUSPS: IN
NAME: Indiana
LSAD: 00
ALAND: 92790411854
AWATER: 1535839439
Structure for State Leg.: Legislature
Structure for Congressional Districts: Backup Politician Commission
Established: 1996
How Established: Creation of legislature by statute in 1996
Number of Commissioners: 5
Who Selects: Members are the speaker of the house, the president pro tem of the senate, the chairman of the senate and house committees responsible for legislative apportionment and a member of the General Assembly appointed by the governor.
Other Membership Requirements or Restrictions:
Citation: https://iga.in.gov/legislative/laws/2014/ic/titles/003/
Can Governor Veto State Lines?: yes
Can Governor Veto Congressional Lines?: yes
State Supreme Court Review:
Color: #800080
State: Iowa
Description:
Attributes
STATEFP 19
STATENS 01779785
AFFGEOID 0400000US19
GEOID 19
STUSPS IA
NAME Iowa
LSAD 00
ALAND 144668594415
AWATER 1076856589

STATEFP: 19
STATENS: 01779785
AFFGEOID: 0400000US19
GEOID: 19
STUSPS: IA
NAME: Iowa
LSAD: 00
ALAND: 144668594415
AWATER: 1076856589
Structure for State Leg.: Advisory Commission
Structure for Congressional Districts: Advisory Commission
Established: 1980
How Established: Creation of legislature by statute in 1980
Number of Commissioners: Legislative Services Agency
Who Selects: Nonpartisan bureau draws lines with input from advisory citizen commission. Legislature can veto up to three maps before taking the power to draw lines themselves.
Other Membership Requirements or Restrictions:
Citation: https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/Central/Guides/redist.pdf
Can Governor Veto State Lines?: Yes
Can Governor Veto Congressional Lines?: Yes
State Supreme Court Review: If requested by qualified elector
Color: #006600
State: Kansas
Description:
Attributes
STATEFP 20
STATENS 00481813
AFFGEOID 0400000US20
GEOID 20
STUSPS KS
NAME Kansas
LSAD 00
ALAND 211752875517
AWATER 1346704962

STATEFP: 20
STATENS: 00481813
AFFGEOID: 0400000US20
GEOID: 20
STUSPS: KS
NAME: Kansas
LSAD: 00
ALAND: 211752875517
AWATER: 1346704962
Structure for State Leg.: Legislature
Structure for Congressional Districts: Legislature
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Citation:
Can Governor Veto State Lines?:
Can Governor Veto Congressional Lines?:
State Supreme Court Review:
Color: #999999
State: Kentucky
Description:
Attributes
STATEFP 21
STATENS 01779786
AFFGEOID 0400000US21
GEOID 21
STUSPS KY
NAME Kentucky
LSAD 00
ALAND 102262419204
AWATER 2393338940

STATEFP: 21
STATENS: 01779786
AFFGEOID: 0400000US21
GEOID: 21
STUSPS: KY
NAME: Kentucky
LSAD: 00
ALAND: 102262419204
AWATER: 2393338940
Structure for State Leg.: Legislature
Structure for Congressional Districts: Legislature
Established:
How Established:
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Who Selects:
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Citation:
Can Governor Veto State Lines?:
Can Governor Veto Congressional Lines?:
State Supreme Court Review:
Color: #999999
State: Louisiana
Description:
Attributes
STATEFP 22
STATENS 01629543
AFFGEOID 0400000US22
GEOID 22
STUSPS LA
NAME Louisiana
LSAD 00
ALAND 111901043977
AWATER 23750204105

STATEFP: 22
STATENS: 01629543
AFFGEOID: 0400000US22
GEOID: 22
STUSPS: LA
NAME: Louisiana
LSAD: 00
ALAND: 111901043977
AWATER: 23750204105
Structure for State Leg.: Legislature
Structure for Congressional Districts: Legislature
Established:
How Established:
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Who Selects:
Other Membership Requirements or Restrictions:
Citation:
Can Governor Veto State Lines?:
Can Governor Veto Congressional Lines?:
State Supreme Court Review:
Color: #999999
State: Maine
Description:
Attributes
STATEFP 23
STATENS 01779787
AFFGEOID 0400000US23
GEOID 23
STUSPS ME
NAME Maine
LSAD 00
ALAND 79885244456
AWATER 11749091526

STATEFP: 23
STATENS: 01779787
AFFGEOID: 0400000US23
GEOID: 23
STUSPS: ME
NAME: Maine
LSAD: 00
ALAND: 79885244456
AWATER: 11749091526
Structure for State Leg.: Advisory Commission
Structure for Congressional Districts: Advisory Commission
Established: 1963
How Established: Referendum placed on ballot by legislature. House redistricting passed in 1963. Senate redistricting passed in 1969
Number of Commissioners: 15
Who Selects: Senate majority and minority leaders select 2 each. House majority and minority leaders select 3 each. State chairs of two major parties select 1 each. Both groups of 6 select 1 each from the public. The 2 public commissioners select 1 tiebreaker.
Other Membership Requirements or Restrictions: None
Citation: Constitution Art. IV, Pt. 3, § 1-A; http://ballotpedia.org/Redistricting_in_Maine
Can Governor Veto State Lines?: Yes
Can Governor Veto Congressional Lines?: Yes
State Supreme Court Review: If requested by a citizen
Color: #006600
State: Maryland
Description:
Attributes
STATEFP 24
STATENS 01714934
AFFGEOID 0400000US24
GEOID 24
STUSPS MD
NAME Maryland
LSAD 00
ALAND 25147575220
AWATER 6983455225

STATEFP: 24
STATENS: 01714934
AFFGEOID: 0400000US24
GEOID: 24
STUSPS: MD
NAME: Maryland
LSAD: 00
ALAND: 25147575220
AWATER: 6983455225
Structure for State Leg.: Legislature
Structure for Congressional Districts: Legislature
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How Established:
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Who Selects:
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Citation:
Can Governor Veto State Lines?:
Can Governor Veto Congressional Lines?:
State Supreme Court Review:
Color: #999999
State: Massachusetts
Description:
Attributes
STATEFP 25
STATENS 00606926
AFFGEOID 0400000US25
GEOID 25
STUSPS MA
NAME Massachusetts
LSAD 00
ALAND 20203936287
AWATER 7131805598

STATEFP: 25
STATENS: 00606926
AFFGEOID: 0400000US25
GEOID: 25
STUSPS: MA
NAME: Massachusetts
LSAD: 00
ALAND: 20203936287
AWATER: 7131805598
Structure for State Leg.: Legislature
Structure for Congressional Districts: Legislature
Established:
How Established:
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Who Selects:
Other Membership Requirements or Restrictions:
Citation:
Can Governor Veto State Lines?:
Can Governor Veto Congressional Lines?:
State Supreme Court Review:
Color: #999999
State: Michigan
Description:
Attributes
STATEFP 26
STATENS 01779789
AFFGEOID 0400000US26
GEOID 26
STUSPS MI
NAME Michigan
LSAD 00
ALAND 146455316950
AWATER 104031344385

STATEFP: 26
STATENS: 01779789
AFFGEOID: 0400000US26
GEOID: 26
STUSPS: MI
NAME: Michigan
LSAD: 00
ALAND: 146455316950
AWATER: 104031344385
Structure for State Leg.: Legislature
Structure for Congressional Districts: Legislature
Established:
How Established:
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Who Selects:
Other Membership Requirements or Restrictions:
Citation:
Can Governor Veto State Lines?:
Can Governor Veto Congressional Lines?:
State Supreme Court Review:
Color: #999999
State: Minnesota
Description:
Attributes
STATEFP 27
STATENS 00662849
AFFGEOID 0400000US27
GEOID 27
STUSPS MN
NAME Minnesota
LSAD 00
ALAND 206236605303
AWATER 18924324242

STATEFP: 27
STATENS: 00662849
AFFGEOID: 0400000US27
GEOID: 27
STUSPS: MN
NAME: Minnesota
LSAD: 00
ALAND: 206236605303
AWATER: 18924324242
Structure for State Leg.: Legislature
Structure for Congressional Districts: Legislature
Established:
How Established:
Number of Commissioners:
Who Selects:
Other Membership Requirements or Restrictions:
Citation:
Can Governor Veto State Lines?:
Can Governor Veto Congressional Lines?:
State Supreme Court Review:
Color: #999999
State: Mississippi
Description:
Attributes
STATEFP 28
STATENS 01779790
AFFGEOID 0400000US28
GEOID 28
STUSPS MS
NAME Mississippi
LSAD 00
ALAND 121531899917
AWATER 3928587545

STATEFP: 28
STATENS: 01779790
AFFGEOID: 0400000US28
GEOID: 28
STUSPS: MS
NAME: Mississippi
LSAD: 00
ALAND: 121531899917
AWATER: 3928587545
Structure for State Leg.: Backup Commission
Structure for Congressional Districts: Legislature
Established: 1979
How Established: Legislatively referred constitutional amendment passed in 1977 and ratified by voters in 1979.
Number of Commissioners: 5
Who Selects: Chief Justice, Attorney General, Secretary of State, majority leaders are the commissioners.
Other Membership Requirements or Restrictions:
Citation: Article 13, Section 254
Can Governor Veto State Lines?: No
Can Governor Veto Congressional Lines?: Yes
State Supreme Court Review:
Color: #800080
State: Missouri
Description:
Attributes
STATEFP 29
STATENS 01779791
AFFGEOID 0400000US29
GEOID 29
STUSPS MO
NAME Missouri
LSAD 00
ALAND 178039995643
AWATER 2500220114

STATEFP: 29
STATENS: 01779791
AFFGEOID: 0400000US29
GEOID: 29
STUSPS: MO
NAME: Missouri
LSAD: 00
ALAND: 178039995643
AWATER: 2500220114
Structure for State Leg.: Politician Commission
Structure for Congressional Districts: Legislature
Established: 1945
How Established: Adopted as part of the 1945 Missouri Constitution
Number of Commissioners: House: 18. Senate: 10
Who Selects: House: Each major party nominates 2 per congressional district. Governor chooses 1 per party per district (for 9 districts). Senate: Each major party nominates 10. Governor chooses 5 per party.
Other Membership Requirements or Restrictions: House: at most 1 nominee from each state legislative district within each congressional district. Senate: none
Citation: Article 3, Section 7
Can Governor Veto State Lines?: No
Can Governor Veto Congressional Lines?: Yes
State Supreme Court Review:
Color: #e65c00
State: Montana
Description:
Attributes
STATEFP 30
STATENS 00767982
AFFGEOID 0400000US30
GEOID 30
STUSPS MT
NAME Montana
LSAD 00
ALAND 376963849026
AWATER 3867840830

STATEFP: 30
STATENS: 00767982
AFFGEOID: 0400000US30
GEOID: 30
STUSPS: MT
NAME: Montana
LSAD: 00
ALAND: 376963849026
AWATER: 3867840830
Structure for State Leg.: Independent Commission
Structure for Congressional Districts: Independent Commission (if state adds another district)
Established: 1972
How Established: Constitutional convention created many changes to state constitution, including redistricting reform. The citizens of Montana ratified the new constitution in 1972 through Referendum No. 68.
Number of Commissioners: 5
Who Selects: Majority and minority leaders select 1 each. Those 4 select 1 tiebreaker.
Other Membership Requirements or Restrictions: None
Citation: Constitution Art. V, § 14. Mont. Code Ann. §§ 5-1-101 - 115
Can Governor Veto State Lines?: No
Can Governor Veto Congressional Lines?: N/A
State Supreme Court Review:
Color: #b30000
State: Nebraska
Description:
Attributes
STATEFP 31
STATENS 01779792
AFFGEOID 0400000US31
GEOID 31
STUSPS NE
NAME Nebraska
LSAD 00
ALAND 198972282955
AWATER 1356441861

STATEFP: 31
STATENS: 01779792
AFFGEOID: 0400000US31
GEOID: 31
STUSPS: NE
NAME: Nebraska
LSAD: 00
ALAND: 198972282955
AWATER: 1356441861
Structure for State Leg.: Legislature
Structure for Congressional Districts: Legislature
Established:
How Established:
Number of Commissioners:
Who Selects:
Other Membership Requirements or Restrictions:
Citation:
Can Governor Veto State Lines?:
Can Governor Veto Congressional Lines?:
State Supreme Court Review:
Color: #999999
State: Nevada
Description:
Attributes
STATEFP 32
STATENS 01779793
AFFGEOID 0400000US32
GEOID 32
STUSPS NV
NAME Nevada
LSAD 00
ALAND 284331571298
AWATER 2049092975

STATEFP: 32
STATENS: 01779793
AFFGEOID: 0400000US32
GEOID: 32
STUSPS: NV
NAME: Nevada
LSAD: 00
ALAND: 284331571298
AWATER: 2049092975
Structure for State Leg.: Legislature
Structure for Congressional Districts: Legislature
Established:
How Established:
Number of Commissioners:
Who Selects:
Other Membership Requirements or Restrictions:
Citation:
Can Governor Veto State Lines?:
Can Governor Veto Congressional Lines?:
State Supreme Court Review:
Color: #999999
State: New Hampshire
Description:
Attributes
STATEFP 33
STATENS 01779794
AFFGEOID 0400000US33
GEOID 33
STUSPS NH
NAME New Hampshire
LSAD 00
ALAND 23187964254
AWATER 1026252314

STATEFP: 33
STATENS: 01779794
AFFGEOID: 0400000US33
GEOID: 33
STUSPS: NH
NAME: New Hampshire
LSAD: 00
ALAND: 23187964254
AWATER: 1026252314
Structure for State Leg.: Legislature
Structure for Congressional Districts: Legislature
Established:
How Established:
Number of Commissioners:
Who Selects:
Other Membership Requirements or Restrictions:
Citation:
Can Governor Veto State Lines?:
Can Governor Veto Congressional Lines?:
State Supreme Court Review:
Color: #999999
State: New Jersey
Description:
Attributes
STATEFP 34
STATENS 01779795
AFFGEOID 0400000US34
GEOID 34
STUSPS NJ
NAME New Jersey
LSAD 00
ALAND 19048769408
AWATER 3542752545

STATEFP: 34
STATENS: 01779795
AFFGEOID: 0400000US34
GEOID: 34
STUSPS: NJ
NAME: New Jersey
LSAD: 00
ALAND: 19048769408
AWATER: 3542752545
Structure for State Leg.: Politician Commission
Structure for Congressional Districts: Politician Commission
Established: 1995
How Established: Referendum placed on ballot by legislature. Voted on and passed in 1995.
Number of Commissioners: 10 (11 if tie)
Who Selects: Each major party chooses 5. Tiebreaker chosen by Chief Justice if necessary.
Other Membership Requirements or Restrictions: "give due consideration" to geographical representation
Citation: http://ballotpedia.org/New_Jersey_Public_Question_1,_Redistricting_Commission_(1995)
Can Governor Veto State Lines?: No
Can Governor Veto Congressional Lines?: No
State Supreme Court Review:
Color: #e65c00
State: New Mexico
Description:
Attributes
STATEFP 35
STATENS 00897535
AFFGEOID 0400000US35
GEOID 35
STUSPS NM
NAME New Mexico
LSAD 00
ALAND 314161410324
AWATER 755712514

STATEFP: 35
STATENS: 00897535
AFFGEOID: 0400000US35
GEOID: 35
STUSPS: NM
NAME: New Mexico
LSAD: 00
ALAND: 314161410324
AWATER: 755712514
Structure for State Leg.: Legislature
Structure for Congressional Districts: Legislature
Established:
How Established:
Number of Commissioners:
Who Selects:
Other Membership Requirements or Restrictions:
Citation:
Can Governor Veto State Lines?:
Can Governor Veto Congressional Lines?:
State Supreme Court Review:
Color: #999999
State: New York
Description:
Attributes
STATEFP 36
STATENS 01779796
AFFGEOID 0400000US36
GEOID 36
STUSPS NY
NAME New York
LSAD 00
ALAND 122054577774
AWATER 19242052501

STATEFP: 36
STATENS: 01779796
AFFGEOID: 0400000US36
GEOID: 36
STUSPS: NY
NAME: New York
LSAD: 00
ALAND: 122054577774
AWATER: 19242052501
Structure for State Leg.: Advisory Commission
Structure for Congressional Districts: Advisory Commission
Established: 2014
How Established: Referendum placed on ballot by legislature. Voted on and passed in 2014.
Number of Commissioners: 10
Who Selects: 4 legislative leaders each select two individuals. Those eight select two who are not affiliated with the two major parties. Legislature must ratify maps.
Other Membership Requirements or Restrictions: Commissioners cannot be the spouse of a statewide elected official, of a member of the United States Congress, or of a member of the State Legislature. They cannot be or have been within the preceding three years a member of the New York State Legislature, United States Congress, or a statewide elected official; a state officer or employee or a legislative employee; a lobbyist registered in New York; or a political party chairman. To the extent practicable, appointments to the commission should reflect the diversity of the residents of New York and result from consultation with outside groups.
Citation: http://ballotpedia.org/Redistricting_in_New_York#cite_note-advise-7
Can Governor Veto State Lines?: Yes
Can Governor Veto Congressional Lines?: Yes
State Supreme Court Review: If citizen asks
Color: #006600
State: North Carolina
Description:
Attributes
STATEFP 37
STATENS 01027616
AFFGEOID 0400000US37
GEOID 37
STUSPS NC
NAME North Carolina
LSAD 00
ALAND 125917995955
AWATER 13472722504

STATEFP: 37
STATENS: 01027616
AFFGEOID: 0400000US37
GEOID: 37
STUSPS: NC
NAME: North Carolina
LSAD: 00
ALAND: 125917995955
AWATER: 13472722504
Structure for State Leg.: Legislature
Structure for Congressional Districts: Legislature
Established:
How Established:
Number of Commissioners:
Who Selects:
Other Membership Requirements or Restrictions:
Citation:
Can Governor Veto State Lines?:
Can Governor Veto Congressional Lines?:
State Supreme Court Review:
Color: #999999
State: North Dakota
Description:
Attributes
STATEFP 38
STATENS 01779797
AFFGEOID 0400000US38
GEOID 38
STUSPS ND
NAME North Dakota
LSAD 00
ALAND 178708787440
AWATER 4398990288

STATEFP: 38
STATENS: 01779797
AFFGEOID: 0400000US38
GEOID: 38
STUSPS: ND
NAME: North Dakota
LSAD: 00
ALAND: 178708787440
AWATER: 4398990288
Structure for State Leg.: Legislature
Structure for Congressional Districts: Legislature
Established:
How Established:
Number of Commissioners:
Who Selects:
Other Membership Requirements or Restrictions:
Citation:
Can Governor Veto State Lines?:
Can Governor Veto Congressional Lines?:
State Supreme Court Review:
Color: #999999
State: Ohio
Description:
Attributes
STATEFP 39
STATENS 01085497
AFFGEOID 0400000US39
GEOID 39
STUSPS OH
NAME Ohio
LSAD 00
ALAND 105831263791
AWATER 10266413579

STATEFP: 39
STATENS: 01085497
AFFGEOID: 0400000US39
GEOID: 39
STUSPS: OH
NAME: Ohio
LSAD: 00
ALAND: 105831263791
AWATER: 10266413579
Structure for State Leg.: Politician
Structure for Congressional Districts: Legislature
Established: 2015
How Established: Legislature passed a proposed constitutional amendment in 2014 and voters ratified in 2015
Number of Commissioners: 7
Who Selects: Governor, State Auditor, Secretary of State are commissioners. Majority party legislative leaders select 2 and minority party legislative leaders select 2.
Other Membership Requirements or Restrictions:
Citation: http://www.legislature.state.oh.us/constitution.cfm?Part=11&ExpandSections=Yes
Can Governor Veto State Lines?: No
Can Governor Veto Congressional Lines?: Yes
State Supreme Court Review: On request
Color: #e65c00
State: Oklahoma
Description:
Attributes
STATEFP 40
STATENS 01102857
AFFGEOID 0400000US40
GEOID 40
STUSPS OK
NAME Oklahoma
LSAD 00
ALAND 177662951360
AWATER 3374301679

STATEFP: 40
STATENS: 01102857
AFFGEOID: 0400000US40
GEOID: 40
STUSPS: OK
NAME: Oklahoma
LSAD: 00
ALAND: 177662951360
AWATER: 3374301679
Structure for State Leg.: Backup Commission
Structure for Congressional Districts: Legislature
Established: 2010
How Established: Voters approved Question 748, a legislatively referred ballot referendum
Number of Commissioners: 6 voting members and Lieutenant Governor is non-voting chair
Who Selects: The President Pro Tempore of the Senate, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and Governor each select one Democrat and one Republican.
Other Membership Requirements or Restrictions:
Citation: Article 5, Section 11A
Can Governor Veto State Lines?: Yes
Can Governor Veto Congressional Lines?: Yes
State Supreme Court Review: If requested by qualified elector
Color: #800080
State: Oregon
Description:
Attributes
STATEFP 41
STATENS 01155107
AFFGEOID 0400000US41
GEOID 41
STUSPS OR
NAME Oregon
LSAD 00
ALAND 248608666869
AWATER 6190902750

STATEFP: 41
STATENS: 01155107
AFFGEOID: 0400000US41
GEOID: 41
STUSPS: OR
NAME: Oregon
LSAD: 00
ALAND: 248608666869
AWATER: 6190902750
Structure for State Leg.: Legislature
Structure for Congressional Districts: Legislature
Established:
How Established:
Number of Commissioners:
Who Selects:
Other Membership Requirements or Restrictions:
Citation:
Can Governor Veto State Lines?:
Can Governor Veto Congressional Lines?:
State Supreme Court Review:
Color: #999999
State: Pennsylvania
Description:
Attributes
STATEFP 42
STATENS 01779798
AFFGEOID 0400000US42
GEOID 42
STUSPS PA
NAME Pennsylvania
LSAD 00
ALAND 115884023072
AWATER 3396010541

STATEFP: 42
STATENS: 01779798
AFFGEOID: 0400000US42
GEOID: 42
STUSPS: PA
NAME: Pennsylvania
LSAD: 00
ALAND: 115884023072
AWATER: 3396010541
Structure for State Leg.: Politician Commission
Structure for Congressional Districts: Legislature
Established: 1968
How Established: Voters approved a legislatively referred ballot referendum.
Number of Commissioners: 5
Who Selects: Majority and minority leaders select 1 each. Those 4 select 1 tiebreaker.
Other Membership Requirements or Restrictions: Tiebreaker cannot be current public official
Citation: Article 2, Section 17
Can Governor Veto State Lines?: No
Can Governor Veto Congressional Lines?: Yes
State Supreme Court Review: If requested by an aggrieved person
Color: #e65c00
State: Puerto Rico
Description:
Attributes
STATEFP 72
STATENS 01779808
AFFGEOID 0400000US72
GEOID 72
STUSPS PR
NAME Puerto Rico
LSAD 00
ALAND 8867837128
AWATER 4923436762

STATEFP: 72
STATENS: 01779808
AFFGEOID: 0400000US72
GEOID: 72
STUSPS: PR
NAME: Puerto Rico
LSAD: 00
ALAND: 8867837128
AWATER: 4923436762
Structure for State Leg.:
Structure for Congressional Districts:
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How Established:
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Who Selects:
Other Membership Requirements or Restrictions:
Citation:
Can Governor Veto State Lines?:
Can Governor Veto Congressional Lines?:
State Supreme Court Review:
Color: #999999
State: Rhode Island
Description:
Attributes
STATEFP 44
STATENS 01219835
AFFGEOID 0400000US44
GEOID 44
STUSPS RI
NAME Rhode Island
LSAD 00
ALAND 2677751247
AWATER 1323482672

STATEFP: 44
STATENS: 01219835
AFFGEOID: 0400000US44
GEOID: 44
STUSPS: RI
NAME: Rhode Island
LSAD: 00
ALAND: 2677751247
AWATER: 1323482672
Structure for State Leg.: Advisory Commission
Structure for Congressional Districts: Advisory Commission
Established: 2011
How Established: Creation of legislature by statute in 2011
Number of Commissioners: 16
Who Selects: Majority leaders each select 3 legislators and 3 non-legislators. Minority leaders each select 2 legislators.
Other Membership Requirements or Restrictions: None
Citation: http://ballotpedia.org/Redistricting_in_Rhode_Island
Can Governor Veto State Lines?: Yes
Can Governor Veto Congressional Lines?: Yes
State Supreme Court Review:
Color: #006600
State: South Carolina
Description:
Attributes
STATEFP 45
STATENS 01779799
AFFGEOID 0400000US45
GEOID 45
STUSPS SC
NAME South Carolina
LSAD 00
ALAND 77857913931
AWATER 5074749305

STATEFP: 45
STATENS: 01779799
AFFGEOID: 0400000US45
GEOID: 45
STUSPS: SC
NAME: South Carolina
LSAD: 00
ALAND: 77857913931
AWATER: 5074749305
Structure for State Leg.: Legislature
Structure for Congressional Districts: Legislature
Established:
How Established:
Number of Commissioners:
Who Selects:
Other Membership Requirements or Restrictions:
Citation:
Can Governor Veto State Lines?:
Can Governor Veto Congressional Lines?:
State Supreme Court Review:
Color: #999999
State: South Dakota
Description:
Attributes
STATEFP 46
STATENS 01785534
AFFGEOID 0400000US46
GEOID 46
STUSPS SD
NAME South Dakota
LSAD 00
ALAND 196348876870
AWATER 3379900654

STATEFP: 46
STATENS: 01785534
AFFGEOID: 0400000US46
GEOID: 46
STUSPS: SD
NAME: South Dakota
LSAD: 00
ALAND: 196348876870
AWATER: 3379900654
Structure for State Leg.: Legislature
Structure for Congressional Districts: Legislature
Established:
How Established:
Number of Commissioners:
Who Selects:
Other Membership Requirements or Restrictions:
Citation:
Can Governor Veto State Lines?:
Can Governor Veto Congressional Lines?:
State Supreme Court Review:
Color: #999999
State: Tennessee
Description:
Attributes
STATEFP 47
STATENS 01325873
AFFGEOID 0400000US47
GEOID 47
STUSPS TN
NAME Tennessee
LSAD 00
ALAND 106800130794
AWATER 2352882756

STATEFP: 47
STATENS: 01325873
AFFGEOID: 0400000US47
GEOID: 47
STUSPS: TN
NAME: Tennessee
LSAD: 00
ALAND: 106800130794
AWATER: 2352882756
Structure for State Leg.: Legislature
Structure for Congressional Districts: Legislature
Established:
How Established:
Number of Commissioners:
Who Selects:
Other Membership Requirements or Restrictions:
Citation:
Can Governor Veto State Lines?:
Can Governor Veto Congressional Lines?:
State Supreme Court Review:
Color: #999999
State: Texas
Description:
Attributes
STATEFP 48
STATENS 01779801
AFFGEOID 0400000US48
GEOID 48
STUSPS TX
NAME Texas
LSAD 00
ALAND 676601887070
AWATER 19059877230

STATEFP: 48
STATENS: 01779801
AFFGEOID: 0400000US48
GEOID: 48
STUSPS: TX
NAME: Texas
LSAD: 00
ALAND: 676601887070
AWATER: 19059877230
Structure for State Leg.: Backup Commission
Structure for Congressional Districts: Legislature
Established: 1948
How Established: Creation of legislature by statute in 1948
Number of Commissioners: 5
Who Selects: Lt. Governor, Attorney General, Comptroller of Public Accounts, Commissioner of the General Land Office, and the House majority leader are commissioners.
Other Membership Requirements or Restrictions:
Citation: Article 3, Section 28
Can Governor Veto State Lines?: Yes
Can Governor Veto Congressional Lines?: Yes
State Supreme Court Review:
Color: #800080
State: United States Virgin Islands
Description:
Attributes
STATEFP 78
STATENS 01802710
AFFGEOID 0400000US78
GEOID 78
STUSPS VI
NAME United States Virgin Islands
LSAD 00
ALAND 348078633
AWATER 1550282944

STATEFP: 78
STATENS: 01802710
AFFGEOID: 0400000US78
GEOID: 78
STUSPS: VI
NAME: United States Virgin Islands
LSAD: 00
ALAND: 348078633
AWATER: 1550282944
Structure for State Leg.:
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Established:
How Established:
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Who Selects:
Other Membership Requirements or Restrictions:
Citation:
Can Governor Veto State Lines?:
Can Governor Veto Congressional Lines?:
State Supreme Court Review:
Color: #999999
State: Utah
Description:
Attributes
STATEFP 49
STATENS 01455989
AFFGEOID 0400000US49
GEOID 49
STUSPS UT
NAME Utah
LSAD 00
ALAND 212883424892
AWATER 7000211755

STATEFP: 49
STATENS: 01455989
AFFGEOID: 0400000US49
GEOID: 49
STUSPS: UT
NAME: Utah
LSAD: 00
ALAND: 212883424892
AWATER: 7000211755
Structure for State Leg.: Legislature
Structure for Congressional Districts: Legislature
Established:
How Established:
Number of Commissioners:
Who Selects:
Other Membership Requirements or Restrictions:
Citation:
Can Governor Veto State Lines?:
Can Governor Veto Congressional Lines?:
State Supreme Court Review:
Color: #999999
State: Vermont
Description:
Attributes
STATEFP 50
STATENS 01779802
AFFGEOID 0400000US50
GEOID 50
STUSPS VT
NAME Vermont
LSAD 00
ALAND 23871896411
AWATER 1034369068

STATEFP: 50
STATENS: 01779802
AFFGEOID: 0400000US50
GEOID: 50
STUSPS: VT
NAME: Vermont
LSAD: 00
ALAND: 23871896411
AWATER: 1034369068
Structure for State Leg.: Advisory Commission
Structure for Congressional Districts: N/A
Established: 1965
How Established: Creation of legislature by statute in 1965
Number of Commissioners: 5
Who Selects: Chief Justice selects 1. Governor selects 1 from each major party. Each major party selects 1.
Other Membership Requirements or Restrictions: Gubernatorial and party appointees must be Vermont resident for last 5 years.
Citation: http://ballotpedia.org/Redistricting_in_Vermont
Can Governor Veto State Lines?: Yes
Can Governor Veto Congressional Lines?: N/A
State Supreme Court Review: If 5 or more electors act.
Color: #006600
State: Virginia
Description:
Attributes
STATEFP 51
STATENS 01779803
AFFGEOID 0400000US51
GEOID 51
STUSPS VA
NAME Virginia
LSAD 00
ALAND 102283343474
AWATER 8504608966

STATEFP: 51
STATENS: 01779803
AFFGEOID: 0400000US51
GEOID: 51
STUSPS: VA
NAME: Virginia
LSAD: 00
ALAND: 102283343474
AWATER: 8504608966
Structure for State Leg.: Legislature
Structure for Congressional Districts: Legislature
Established:
How Established:
Number of Commissioners:
Who Selects:
Other Membership Requirements or Restrictions:
Citation:
Can Governor Veto State Lines?:
Can Governor Veto Congressional Lines?:
State Supreme Court Review:
Color: #999999
State: Washington
Description:
Attributes
STATEFP 53
STATENS 01779804
AFFGEOID 0400000US53
GEOID 53
STUSPS WA
NAME Washington
LSAD 00
ALAND 172120795268
AWATER 12540315747

STATEFP: 53
STATENS: 01779804
AFFGEOID: 0400000US53
GEOID: 53
STUSPS: WA
NAME: Washington
LSAD: 00
ALAND: 172120795268
AWATER: 12540315747
Structure for State Leg.: Independent Commission
Structure for Congressional Districts: Independent Commission
Established: 1983
How Established: legislatively referred constitutional amendment. Senate Joint Resolution 103 passed in 1983 by a vote of 61% to 39%
Number of Commissioners: 5
Who Selects: Majority and minority leaders select 1 each. Those 4 select 1 nonvoting chair.
Other Membership Requirements or Restrictions: Must be registered voter. Not lobbyist for 1 year or official/candidate for 2 years before appointment.
Citation:
Can Governor Veto State Lines?: No
Can Governor Veto Congressional Lines?: No
State Supreme Court Review: Automatic if plan is late or if registered voter asks.
Color: #b30000
State: West Virginia
Description:
Attributes
STATEFP 54
STATENS 01779805
AFFGEOID 0400000US54
GEOID 54
STUSPS WV
NAME West Virginia
LSAD 00
ALAND 62266581604
AWATER 489443020

STATEFP: 54
STATENS: 01779805
AFFGEOID: 0400000US54
GEOID: 54
STUSPS: WV
NAME: West Virginia
LSAD: 00
ALAND: 62266581604
AWATER: 489443020
Structure for State Leg.: Legislature
Structure for Congressional Districts: Legislature
Established:
How Established:
Number of Commissioners:
Who Selects:
Other Membership Requirements or Restrictions:
Citation:
Can Governor Veto State Lines?:
Can Governor Veto Congressional Lines?:
State Supreme Court Review:
Color: #999999
State: Wisconsin
Description:
Attributes
STATEFP 55
STATENS 01779806
AFFGEOID 0400000US55
GEOID 55
STUSPS WI
NAME Wisconsin
LSAD 00
ALAND 140269495483
AWATER 29365430262

STATEFP: 55
STATENS: 01779806
AFFGEOID: 0400000US55
GEOID: 55
STUSPS: WI
NAME: Wisconsin
LSAD: 00
ALAND: 140269495483
AWATER: 29365430262
Structure for State Leg.: Legislature
Structure for Congressional Districts: Legislature
Established:
How Established:
Number of Commissioners:
Who Selects:
Other Membership Requirements or Restrictions:
Citation:
Can Governor Veto State Lines?:
Can Governor Veto Congressional Lines?:
State Supreme Court Review:
Color: #999999
State: Wyoming
Description:
Attributes
STATEFP 56
STATENS 01779807
AFFGEOID 0400000US56
GEOID 56
STUSPS WY
NAME Wyoming
LSAD 00
ALAND 251471960305
AWATER 1862600347

STATEFP: 56
STATENS: 01779807
AFFGEOID: 0400000US56
GEOID: 56
STUSPS: WY
NAME: Wyoming
LSAD: 00
ALAND: 251471960305
AWATER: 1862600347
Structure for State Leg.: Legislature
Structure for Congressional Districts: Legislature
Established:
How Established:
Number of Commissioners:
Who Selects:
Other Membership Requirements or Restrictions:
Citation:
Can Governor Veto State Lines?:
Can Governor Veto Congressional Lines?:
State Supreme Court Review:
Color: #999999
State: Florida
Description:
Attributes

STATEFP: 12
STATENS: 00294478
AFFGEOID: 0400000US12
GEOID: 12
STUSPS: FL
NAME: Florida
LSAD: 00
ALAND: 138903200855
AWATER: 31407883551
Structure for State Leg.: Legislature
Structure for Congressional Districts: Legislature
Established:
How Established:
Number of Commissioners:
Who Selects:
Other Membership Requirements or Restrictions:
Citation:
Can Governor Veto State Lines?:
Can Governor Veto Congressional Lines?:
State Supreme Court Review:
Color: #999999
State: Alaska
Description:
Attributes
STATEFP 02
STATENS 01785533
AFFGEOID 0400000US02
GEOID 02
STUSPS AK
NAME Alaska
LSAD 00
ALAND 1477849359548
AWATER 245487700921

STATEFP: 02
STATENS: 01785533
AFFGEOID: 0400000US02
GEOID: 02
STUSPS: AK
NAME: Alaska
LSAD: 00
ALAND: 1477849359548
AWATER: 245487700921
Structure for State Leg.: Independent
Structure for Congressional Districts: N/A
Established: 1998
How Established: Legislatively referred constitutional amendment. Measure 3 passed in 1998 by a vote of 52% to 48%.
Number of Commissioners: 5
Who Selects: Governor selects 2, Senate President and House Speaker select 1 each, chief justice selects 1
Other Membership Requirements or Restrictions: 1 commissioner from each of 4 judicial districts, cannot be public employee or official, cannot use party affiliation to select commissioner
Citation:
Can Governor Veto State Lines?: No
Can Governor Veto Congressional Lines?: N/A
State Supreme Court Review: At Citizen Request
Color: #b30000