Massachusetts Redistricting

Proposed 2012 Massachusetts Redistricting

Redistricting plan would shake up representation in MetroWest

By Krista Kano

The first draft of the new map of the state’s legislative districts was unveiled yesterday, causing a stir in several MetroWest communities.

Redistricting set to alter political landscape across the state

By Garrett Brnger

A decade ago, then-state Sen. Robert O’Leary faced a hard decision after 2000 U.S. Census figures showed there were 25,000 extra people in his Barnstable district.

His choices were to either drop Nantucket and Martha’s Vineyard or shed three of Barnstable’s 12 precincts under his jurisdiction.

House shoots down proposal for independent redistricting panel

By Taylor Bigler

BOSTON- Advocates of allowing an independent board to take charge of redrawing the state’s legislative districts will have to wait another 10 years.