REDISTRICTING is one of the most powerful tools that can be used to increase or decrease political power for a group of citizens. 

The goal of the redistricting process is to draw political district boundaries that have the same population size for the purpose of electing roles including local school board, state legislator, and congressional roles. Beyond population size, one goal in redistricting is to create districts with similar constituents so that their needs and interests are reflected in their elected officials. 
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Those in charge of drawing political districts have the opportunity to ensure that all voices are equally represented.