redistrict

American  

[ree-dis-trikt] / riˈdɪs trɪkt /

verb (used with object)

1. to divide anew into districts, as for administrative or electoral purposes.

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Etymology

Origin of redistrict

An Americanism dating back to 1840–50; re- + district

Example Sentences

Abbott continued to draw from Dhillon’s letter, directing the Legislature to redistrict “in light of constitutional concerns raised by the U.S. Department of Justice.”

From Salon

He pointed to a press release from House Speaker Dustin Burrows that said the chamber had “delivered legislation to redistrict certain congressional districts to address concerns raised by the Department of Justice,” as well as interviews from lawmakers where they pointed to the Petteway ruling as the impetus for the redraw.

From Salon

Likewise, California’s Gov. Gavin Newsom won a measure to redistrict the state in favor of congressional Democrats.

From Barron's

They’ll have 64 seats out of 100, which could give Democrats the chance to redistrict next year to gain Congressional seats.

From The Wall Street Journal

A GOP effort to oust liberal justices from Pennsylvania’s Supreme Court flopped, and California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s effort to redistrict his state in Democrats’ favor took a critical step forward.

From Slate