Minneapolis Redistricting News

The 2002 redistricting process was completed and implemented during the 2002 election cycle for county, state and federal offices. A city election is scheduled for 2005 to elect Council Members using the new Ward lines. The Redistricting site that follows remains as a historical reference.

On Friday, April 26 the Minneapolis City Council passed a resolution creating new precinct lines. Previously at its final meeting on April 18, the Minneapolis Redistricting Commission finalized the new Ward and Park District lines, and formally filed the plans with the City Clerk. Check back for further information in the near future.

• Minneapolis Redistricting Plan
• Minnesota Congressional and Legislative Districts

What is redistricting and why is it being done now?

Charter and Statutory Requirements for Redistricting

In a year ending in the number two following the Census a Redistricting Commission shall be established to draw ward boundaries so that population in each ward is nearly equal as practicable, or within plus or minus five percent of the ideal population.

Population quota

A population quota, or ideal population for each ward is established by dividing the total population of the city by thirteen. Population is determined by use of the official population as stated by the United States census.

The population in Minneapolis based on the 2000 Census is 382,618. The population quota or ideal population per ward is 29,432 (with an allowable deviation of plus or minus 5%).

Who decides which ward I live in?

The redistricting plan must be passed by a majority vote of the Redistricting Commission. The entire process must be completed by April 30, 2002.